PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

EVENT CALENDAR

You may now access the library’s new Schedule of Events Calendar to view and register for all upcoming programs and events.  Any events that require registration are designated by underlined event titles on the calendar. All you need to do is click on the underlined event title to open up the registration form.  You will immediately receive a confirmation email of your registration.  You may also view all classes and events that you are registered for by clicking on the “Display Your Personal Schedule” in the upper left-hand corner of the calendar.  If you find you need to cancel a class you may do so on this same Personal Schedule page. 

upcoming events and classes

BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE DRAWING AND PAINTING

6-Week Course
Meets on Wednesday Evenings
August 27th through October 1st
6:30-8:30 p.m.

Are you looking for a new hobby? Would you like a potential career opportunity to make additional income from doing something creative and enjoyable. Becoming an artist is a lifelong journey and this course will help launch people of all ages toward achieving their dreams of becoming an artist! For a detailed list of classes visit our website Calendar of Events

COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Suzanne Lavone Smith
Suzanne has worked for over 25 years as a graphic artist and photo-retouch artist in the publishing industry. She is originally from Atlanta and studied fine arts at the University of Georgia in addition to a technical course in Commercial Art. She has attended demonstrations and international seminars with such notable Masters as Richard Schmid, Daniel Greene and Raymond Everett Kinstler. For more about Suzanne and to view some examples of her work, visit: www.SuzanneSmithStudios.com.

Class Fee $135.00

To register for this class call 371-0090 ext. 851 or click on the following link Drawing/Painting Class and complete the registration form.

MEDICAL SEMINAR - Got Conflict?

Thursday, September 4 – 6:30 p.m.

If you are experiencing conflict with family, employer, co-workers, spouse, children, learn useful tools in effectively confronting the conflict in your life.

To register for this free seminar call 371-0090 ext. 851 or click on the following link Medical Seminars and complete the registration form.

CROCHET CLASS

Beginners Class

Three Consecutive Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18

Two Sessions: 12:30-1:30 p.m. or 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Class Fee: $15.00

Crocheting will give you a lifetime of pleasure and relaxation. You’ll learn the chain stitch, and single and double crochet. A supply list will be provided upon registration. To register call 371-0090 ext. 851 or click on one of the following links to choose your class time Learn to Crochet at 12:30 p.m. or Learn to Crochet at 2:00 p.m. and complete the registration form.

KNITTING CLASS

Beginners Class

Three Consecutive Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18

Two Sessions: 9:00-10:00 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Class Fee: $15.00

Learn to cast on, knit, purl and cast off. These basic knitting skills will get you well on your way to begin creating beautiful handmade knits for yourself and for the people you love. A supply list will be provided upon registration. To register call 371-0090 ext. 851 or click on one of the following links to choose your class time Knitting Class at 9:00a .m. or Knitting Class at 10:30 a.m. and complete the registration form.

RETIREMENT PLANNING

These free seminars begin at 6:30 p.m. on September 23, October 7, and November 18.

The library has partnered with TrustCore to offer a series of free retirement planning seminars this fall.
A panel of credentialed, experienced financial planners will address financial planning and retirement issues and answer your questions. You will discover whether or not your finances are properly positioned now and what changes you should consider in the coming years.

8 WEEKS TO OPTIMUM HEALTH

Monday’s on September 8, 15, 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10

10:00 a.m.—12:00 noon

Class Fee $125.00

Based on the book by renowned author and distinguished Harvard-trained MD, Dr. Andrew Weil, this class is a holistic approach to health focusing on the body, mind and spirit.

Our instructor will lead you through Dr. Andrew Weil's program, proving that eight weeks of intentional, committed lifestyle changes can have lasting effects on our patterns, habits and ultimately our health and well-being. Every week will bring us more awareness of the choices we can make to create a more fulfilling and healthy life for ourselves.

Each week will present information on diet, supplements, exercise, homework projects, mental/Spiritual Tasks, and breathing exercises.

To register call 371-0090 ext. 851 or click on the following link 8 Weeks to Optimum Health and complete the registration form.

LIFE COACH SEMINARS

The Brentwood Library is pleased to partner with Life Coach Michelle Chalfant MS LPC, counselor, life coach, writer, teacher and speaker, helps individuals find their truth, power, and passion.

The Secret

Two Session Class: September 15th and September 29th beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Class I - Discussion and learning of the Law of Attraction -

Have you read or heard of The Secret but are not sure how to apply the Law of Attraction into your life? This class will give you an understanding of the Law of Attraction, how it works and how to begin consciously creating the life you have been waiting for. Come for a discussion with likeminded individuals who are ready to create the life of their dreams!

Class II - Create a vision board of your dreams!

Awaken Your Intuition

October 20th at 6:30 p.m.

Have you ever had a hunch and it came true? Have you ever thought of someone and the phone rang and it was them? That’s your intuition! We are all born as intuitive beings. If not fostered while growing up, intuition goes dormant. Through class exercises and discussion, your innate abilities will begin to awaken. This is a process of unfolding and discovering your own wisdom and internal navigation system!

To register for this free seminar call 371-0090 ext. 851 or click on the following link Life Coach and complete the registration form.

BRENTWOOD HISTORIC COMMISSION PRESENTS

Farm Animals and Cheese Making

Wednesday, September 17 at 10:00 a.m.

Learn about the history of farming!  This free seminar will discuss farm animals on historic farms and how they were used, along with a demonstration of cheese making.

To register call 371-0090 ext. 851 or click on the following link Farm Animals and Cheese Making and complete the registration form.

SLR PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

Conquering Digital Phobias – Thursday, September 18 – 6:30- 8:30 p.m.

For those of you who can't understand your camera or its manual, I will explain beginning digital terminology as well as photographic terminology. As a class, we will go thru the basic operation of the camera, and how to use various modes. You must bring your camera, manual and fresh batteries to class! Class Fee $15.00

Creating Properly Exposed Images – Thursday, September 25– 6:30- 8:30 p.m.

We will go beyond the program modes on your camera and learn how to improve difficult shooting situations. Topics covered will be exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, flash, white balance, histograms, etc… We will go outside and test our new found skills. Class Fee $15.00

Compositional Techniques – Thursday, October 2 – 6:30- 8:30 p.m.

Now that we have mastered the camera, we will discuss how to compose better pictures. We will examine other photographers’ work and go outside and make great images for next week’s class. Class Fee $15.00

Getting Great Images from Your Camera - Thursday, October 9 – 6:30- 8:30 p.m.

This class focuses on getting your images from your camera to your Windows computer. We will cover image file sizes, archiving your photos, and e-mailing photos to friends. Laptop computers are welcome. We will also discuss Photoshop Elements and other image enhancing software to improve your photos. Class Fee $15.00

Attend all four classes for a discounted fee of $50.00!

To register call 371-0090 ext. 851 or click on the following link SLR Photography Classes and complete the registration form.

ON-GOING MONTHLY PROGRAMS

LAW TALK

Saturday, September 20 – 10:00 a.m.

THE LEGAL SYSTEM

From torts to crimes, learn the ins and outs of the court system from the perspective of a party, judge and lawyer.  You will gain rare access to the judicial system and come away feeling that you at least know how the legal system operates on a day-to-day basis.  We will remove the mystique and show you how the legal system functions.

Saturday, October 11 -- 10:00 a.m.

SCAMMED?

Did it ever sound too good to be true? Has that smiling, congenial person ever convinced you to buy something and never delivered? We will outline your legal options under the Consumer Protection Act, show you what to do after you've been "fleeced", and teach you how to avoid scams.

Our free Law Talk seminars are presented by Craft and Sheppard Law Firm.

To register call 371-0090 ext. 851 or click on the following link Law Talk 

LIBRARY DATABASE CLASS

Come see why the library databases are even better than Google.  Get an overview of online services the library provides from business resources, health information to homework help.  Class is offered the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. and the third Friday of the month at 3:00 p.m.  Class will cover how to access online resources from home, which ones to use in certain situations, and search tips.  To register call 371-0090, ext. 851 or click on the following link Friday, August 15 at 3:00 p.m.. or Wednesday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m. and complete the registration form.

DOWNLOADING AUDIO BOOKS

Connect to the library’s website and learn to download books to your computer and sync to your MP3 player.  Class is offered twice a month. You must bring your library card to this class.  If available bring a Windows compatible MP3 player and cord.  Sorry, no iPods.  Registration Required. To register for this free class call 371-0090 ext. 851 or click on the following this link Monday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m. or Friday, August 8 at 3:00 p.m. and complete the registration form.

STITCHING FOR CHARITY

CALLING ALL KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS!  Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for coffee, conversation and fun as we knit and crochet lap blankets for Vanderbilt Cancer Center.  Bring your knitting needles and crochet hooks...we'll provide the yarn.  If you have any questions, please call Robyn Zandi, Library Program Coordinator at 371-0090 ext. 851 or email zandir@brentwood-tn.org.

   YARN DONATIONS:  If you don't have time to stitch with us, but would like to donate any unused yarn you may have around your house, please call Robyn Zandi at 371-0090, ext. 851.

   LAP BLANKET DONATIONS: If you would like to make lap blankets at home and donate to Vanderbilt Cancer Center, please call Robyn Zandi at 371-0090, ext. 851 for pattern directions.

6^th ANNUAL BRENTWOOD LIBRARY SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT

Saturday, September 13

Registration: 8:30-9:00 a.m.

Tournament: 9:30-2:00 p.m.

Awards Ceremony: 2:15 p.m.

$5.00 entry fee

This is an unrated tournament and makes for a great “first” tournament experience as players will be instructed on complete tournament play before clock starts. It is also a great tournament for rated players who are looking for an opportunity for tournament practice before the rated season begins. The tournament will be divided into two divisions: Rated, and Unrated. Prizes: Bookstore gift cards for top three individuals in each division. For more information or to register call 371-0090 ext. 851 or click on the following link Chess Tournament and complete the registration form.

book discussion opportunities

No reservations necessary! Newcomers always welcome. Book Discussions meet in the Library Board Room. If book selection is not available on our library shelves call 371-0090, extension 851 to reserve your copy..

 BOOK CLUB IN A BAG

The Brentwood Library offers book club discussion kits to Brentwood Library cardholders.  Each kit contains ten copies of one title, discussion questions, author information, and complimentary bookmarks.

NOW AVAILABLE! New "Book Club in a Bag" Kits

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalen Hosseini

The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy

At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Consumption by Kevin Patterson

Their Silent Tears by Terry MacDonald

A kit is checked out to a single book group member, who is responsible for all of the materials.  The group may keep the kit for eight weeks.

Click the button below for title availability.  If a title is checked out, you may place an online hold by clicking “Details” next to the desired title, clicking “Place Hold” in the left navigation box, and following the instructions.  If a title is showing as available in the library, you may place a hold by calling 371-0090, ext. 807.

For more information regarding Brentwood Library programs and events, contact Robyn Zandi, Program Coordinator

615-371-0090 ext. 851, or email zandir@brentwood-tn.org

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