Programs

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Creative Corner

Every Friday at 11am
Ages 6+
Stop by Art Smart to explore your creative side. We might draw a picture or write a poem.


Creation Station

Every Sunday 12 noon-5pm
All ages
Miss an art activity during the week? Well you can catch up with self-guided crafts in Art Smart.


Eco Kids Club

One Saturday of Each Month at 3:30pm
Ages: 6+
Explore and investigate our world through hands-on fun.

  • May 24: Kids Garden

  • June 21: Bugs!


Home Grown Science

 Various Saturdays from 3:30pm
All Ages
We'll experiment with stuff you can find in your home and discover cool science!

  • May 10: Slime & Ooze

  • May 17: Water, Water, Everywhere

  • May 31: Chemistry

  • June 7: Eruption

  • June 14: Slime & Ooze

  • June 28: Chemistry


The Kid Chronicles

Every Wednesday at 2pm
All Ages
Join us as Read Tennessee presents a story and activity.


Kid Karaoke

Every Tuesday at 1pm, Thursday at 11am, Friday at 3:30pm & Saturday at 1pm
All Ages
Sing your favorite tunes on a real stage in the The Little Orpheum.


Move & Groove Mondays

Every Monday at 10am
All Ages
Join us to get your heart pumping!


My First Book Club

Every Tuesday at 10am
Ages 2-4
Explore and investigate our world through story time, crafts and a healthy snack.

Books: See our Amazon Wish List

  • May 6: I Love My Mami

  • May 13: The Enormous Potato

  • May 20: What Do You Hear?

  • May 27: If You Take a Mouse to School

  • June 3: Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!

  • June 10: Guess How Much I Love You

  • June 17: Ten Terrible Dinosaurs

  • June 24: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?


Pint Sized Science

Every Wednesday at 1pm
All Ages
These tidbits of experiments are just the right size.


R&R Storytime

Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 12 noon
All Ages
Read and relax while you enjoy a favorite story.


Search Party

Every Sunday & Monday at 3pm
All Ages
Find clues, complete tasks and get a prize!


Special Monthly Themed Art Programs

Every Saturday at 11am
All Ages
In May, visit Art Smart to make Bloomin' Art!
In June, visit Art Smart to make Vacation Art!


Tales & Tunes

Every Thursday at 3:30pm
All Ages
Listen to a story, sing songs and make crafts.

Books: See our Amazon Wish List

  • May 8: The Tree Farmer

  • May 15: Our Earth

  • May 22: A Place to Bloom

  • May 29: The Dinosaur That Lived In My Backyard

  • June 5: Froggy Goes to the Doctor

  • June 12: Officer Buckle & Gloria

  • June 19: Friendship Rules

  • June 26: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus


Wild & Wacky Wednesday

Every Wednesday at 3:30pm
All Ages
Wednesday just got a little wackier. Join us for some wild and wacky games, puzzles or art!


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