The history of libraries
A complete guide
The first exhibition galleries and reading room for scholars opened on 15 January 1759, and in 1757, King George II granted it the right to a copy of every book published in the country, thereby ensuring that the Museum's library would expand indefinitely.
The library's collections swelled to over 300,000 volumes during the radical phase of the French Revolution when the private libraries of aristocrats and clergy were seized. After the establishment of the French First Republic in September 1792, "the Assembly declared the Bibliotheque du Roi to be national property and the institution was renamed the Bibliothèque Nationale. After four centuries of control by the Crown, this great library now became the property of the French people."
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Mon, Sep 21, 9:00am - 10:00am
Falltown - Harrison Room
Únase a nosotros para la hora del cuento en español.
Mon, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wintertown - Community Room
Improve English conversational skills in a program for newcomers focusing on pronunciation and practicing English.
Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab
Explore today’s technology in a welcoming, beginner-friendly class series designed to help seniors build confidence with devices, apps, and online tools.
Tue, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab,Harrison Room
Discover everything Creativebug has to offer and learn how to access thousands of online arts, crafts, and creative learning classes with your library card.
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Falltown - Harrison Room
Blast off into an out-of-this-world adventure with space-themed activities, challenges, and hands-on fun for aspiring astronauts.
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Summersville - Summer Room A
Learn how to use the library's HeritageHub database for genealogy research.
Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Falltown - Anderson Room
Learn how to enhance, organize, and edit your photos using simple digital tools in this hands-on photography editing workshop.
Wed, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Falltown - Meeting Room A
Discover iconic photographs, famous photographers, and the stories behind unforgettable images in this engaging visual arts program.
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wintertown - Community Room
Discover new recipes, share favorite dishes, and connect with fellow food lovers in this delicious community cookbook club.
Thu, Sep 24, 9:00am - 10:00am
Falltown - Computer Lab
Discover everything Creativebug has to offer and learn how to access thousands of online arts, crafts, and creative learning classes with your library card.
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring City - Henderson Room
Drop-in to pay classic games like checkers, chess, Scrabble, and Sorry!
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Falltown - Computer Lab
Learn how to enhance, organize, and edit your photos using simple digital tools in this hands-on photography editing workshop.
Fri, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Falltown - Harrison Room
انضم إلينا في وقت القصة العربية. استمتع بقصص الأطفال والأغاني باللغة العربية. لا يلزم الاشتراك.
Join us for Arabic Story Time. Enjoy children's stories and songs in Arabic. No signup required.
Fri, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Falltown - Meeting Room A
Ready for takeoff? Design, build, and test paper airplanes while learning the science of flight through fun hands-on challenges.
Fri, Sep 25, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Falltown - Harrison Room
Drop-in to pay classic games like checkers, chess, Scrabble, and Sorry!
Sat, Sep 26, 9:00am - 10:00am
Summersville - Summer Room A
Share quilting tips, work on projects, and connect with fellow quilting enthusiasts in this welcoming community gathering.
Sat, Sep 26, 9:00am - 10:00am
Falltown - Meeting Room A
Bring your knitting, crochet, or fiber arts project and enjoy an afternoon of creativity, conversation, and community.
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Falltown - Anderson Room
Learn the art of knitting in a fun, beginner-friendly environment! Tweens and teens will master basic stitches, practice simple techniques, and start creating their own handmade projects.
Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Seasons County Fire Station
Ages 3-8 years with adult(s): Join us at this special storytime to learn what the Fire Department does for our community.
Sun, Sep 27, 9:00am - 10:00am
Spring City
Grab your camera and join us for a guided photo walk as we explore the community through a photographer’s lens.
Sun, Sep 27, 9:00am - 10:00am
Spring City - Small meeting room
Bring favorite stories to life through art! After enjoying a themed story, children will create a craft inspired by the book’s characters, setting, or adventure.
Mon, Sep 28, 9:00am - 10:00am
Falltown - Harrison Room
Únase a nosotros para la hora del cuento en español.
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Falltown - Anderson Room
Learn how to enhance, organize, and edit your photos using simple digital tools in this hands-on photography editing workshop.
Tue, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab,Harrison Room
Discover everything Creativebug has to offer and learn how to access thousands of online arts, crafts, and creative learning classes with your library card.
Tue, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Summersville - Summer Room A
Learn how to use the library's HeritageHub database for genealogy research.
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wintertown - Community Room
Discover new recipes, share favorite dishes, and connect with fellow food lovers in this delicious community cookbook club.
Thu, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring City - Henderson Room
Drop-in to pay classic games like checkers, chess, Scrabble, and Sorry!
Thu, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Falltown - Computer Lab
Learn how to enhance, organize, and edit your photos using simple digital tools in this hands-on photography editing workshop.
Fri, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Falltown - Meeting Room A
Ready for takeoff? Design, build, and test paper airplanes while learning the science of flight through fun hands-on challenges.
Fri, Oct 02, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Falltown - Harrison Room
Drop-in to pay classic games like checkers, chess, Scrabble, and Sorry!
Sun, Oct 04, 9:00am - 10:00am
Spring City - Small meeting room
Bring favorite stories to life through art! After enjoying a themed story, children will create a craft inspired by the book’s characters, setting, or adventure.
Sun, Oct 04, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Falltown - Anderson Room,Wolf Performance Hall
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a beloved classic film followed by light refreshments and friendly conversation with fellow movie lovers.
Tue, Oct 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Falltown - Harrison Room
Learn the basics of crochet, practice new techniques, and create handmade projects in a welcoming environment for all ages and skill levels.
Tue, Oct 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Falltown - Small Meeting Room
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) is a fun, creative, and playful exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body.
Tue, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab,Harrison Room
Discover everything Creativebug has to offer and learn how to access thousands of online arts, crafts, and creative learning classes with your library card.
Tue, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Falltown - Board Room
Young entrepreneurs are welcome to join to explore starting a business, growing it, and finding money help through different topics each session.
Wed, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Falltown - Meeting Room A
Ready for takeoff? Design, build, and test paper airplanes while learning the science of flight through fun hands-on challenges.
Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of photography, including composition, lighting, and camera settings, in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Falltown - Anderson Room
A fun weekly event for kids with rotating themes like songs, reading, learning, crafts, and games to keep things exciting.
Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Falltown - Harrison Room
Come play D&D with liked minded teens. Pair up in teams or challenge each other with one-to-one play.
Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spring City - Henderson Room
Learn the art of knitting in a fun, beginner-friendly environment! Tweens and teens will master basic stitches, practice simple techniques, and start creating their own handmade projects.
Wed, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab
This instructional course will help you transform how you use your smartphone's camera and work smarter with panoramic shots, different filters, and much more.
Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Falltown - Harrison Room
Learn how to enhance, organize, and edit your photos using simple digital tools in this hands-on photography editing workshop.
Thu, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab
Join a weekly session to explore genealogy tools and learn how they can help you trace your family tree, connect records, and uncover your roots.
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Summersville - Summer Room A
Discover new recipes, share favorite dishes, and connect with fellow food lovers in this delicious community cookbook club.
Registration opens Thursday, September 24 2026 at 6:00pm
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring City - Henderson Room
Drop-in to pay classic games like checkers, chess, Scrabble, and Sorry!
Fri, Oct 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Falltown - Small Meeting Room
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) is a fun, creative, and playful exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body.
Fri, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab
A weekly event series with guest speakers sharing practical tips to help seniors recognize common scams, stay alert, and protect themselves.
Sat, Oct 10, 9:00am - 10:00am
Summersville - Summer Room A
Share quilting tips, work on projects, and connect with fellow quilting enthusiasts in this welcoming community gathering.
Sat, Oct 10, 9:00am - 10:00am
Summersville - Training Room
Learn how to use the library's HeritageHub database for genealogy research.
Registration opens Monday, September 28 2026 at 9:00am
Sat, Oct 10, 9:00am - 9:45am
Falltown - Meeting Room A
Únase a nosotros para la hora del cuento en español.
Sun, Oct 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Falltown - Anderson Room,Wolf Performance Hall
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a beloved classic film followed by light refreshments and friendly conversation with fellow movie lovers.
Sun, Oct 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Summersville - Summer Room A
Join fellow adults each month to discuss a thrilling read and help choose the next twisty book for the club.
Mon, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Wintertown - Community Room
Explore a new craft each week while enjoying creativity, conversation, and hands-on fun.
Tue, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Falltown - Harrison Room
Learn the basics of crochet, practice new techniques, and create handmade projects in a welcoming environment for all ages and skill levels.
Tue, Oct 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Falltown - Small Meeting Room
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) is a fun, creative, and playful exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body.
Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab,Harrison Room
Discover everything Creativebug has to offer and learn how to access thousands of online arts, crafts, and creative learning classes with your library card.
Tue, Oct 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Falltown - Board Room
Young entrepreneurs are welcome to join to explore starting a business, growing it, and finding money help through different topics each session.
Wed, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Falltown - Meeting Room A
Ready for takeoff? Design, build, and test paper airplanes while learning the science of flight through fun hands-on challenges.
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spring City - Henderson Room
Learn the art of knitting in a fun, beginner-friendly environment! Tweens and teens will master basic stitches, practice simple techniques, and start creating their own handmade projects.
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of photography, including composition, lighting, and camera settings, in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Falltown - Anderson Room
A fun weekly event for kids with rotating themes like songs, reading, learning, crafts, and games to keep things exciting.
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Falltown - Harrison Room
Come play D&D with liked minded teens. Pair up in teams or challenge each other with one-to-one play.
Wed, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab
This instructional course will help you transform how you use your smartphone's camera and work smarter with panoramic shots, different filters, and much more.
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Falltown - Harrison Room
Learn how to enhance, organize, and edit your photos using simple digital tools in this hands-on photography editing workshop.
Thu, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab
Join a weekly session to explore genealogy tools and learn how they can help you trace your family tree, connect records, and uncover your roots.
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Summersville - Summer Room A
Discover new recipes, share favorite dishes, and connect with fellow food lovers in this delicious community cookbook club.
Registration opens Thursday, October 1 2026 at 6:00pm
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring City - Henderson Room
Drop-in to pay classic games like checkers, chess, Scrabble, and Sorry!
Fri, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Falltown - Small Meeting Room
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) is a fun, creative, and playful exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body.
Fri, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab
A weekly event series with guest speakers sharing practical tips to help seniors recognize common scams, stay alert, and protect themselves.
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00am - 9:45am
Falltown - Meeting Room A
Únase a nosotros para la hora del cuento en español.
Sat, Oct 17, 9:00am - 10:00am
Summersville - Training Room
Learn how to use the library's HeritageHub database for genealogy research.
Registration opens Monday, October 5 2026 at 9:00am
Sun, Oct 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Falltown - Anderson Room,Wolf Performance Hall
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a beloved classic film followed by light refreshments and friendly conversation with fellow movie lovers.
Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Wintertown - Community Room
Explore a new craft each week while enjoying creativity, conversation, and hands-on fun.
Tue, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Falltown - Harrison Room
Learn the basics of crochet, practice new techniques, and create handmade projects in a welcoming environment for all ages and skill levels.
Tue, Oct 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Falltown - Small Meeting Room
Ageless Grace (Brain & Body Fitness) is a fun, creative, and playful exercise program that works out your brain as well as your body.
Tue, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab,Harrison Room
Discover everything Creativebug has to offer and learn how to access thousands of online arts, crafts, and creative learning classes with your library card.
Tue, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Falltown - Board Room
Young entrepreneurs are welcome to join to explore starting a business, growing it, and finding money help through different topics each session.
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Falltown - Meeting Room A
Ready for takeoff? Design, build, and test paper airplanes while learning the science of flight through fun hands-on challenges.
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab
Learn the fundamentals of photography, including composition, lighting, and camera settings, in this beginner-friendly workshop.
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Falltown - Anderson Room
A fun weekly event for kids with rotating themes like songs, reading, learning, crafts, and games to keep things exciting.
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Falltown - Harrison Room
Come play D&D with liked minded teens. Pair up in teams or challenge each other with one-to-one play.
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spring City - Henderson Room
Learn the art of knitting in a fun, beginner-friendly environment! Tweens and teens will master basic stitches, practice simple techniques, and start creating their own handmade projects.
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab
This instructional course will help you transform how you use your smartphone's camera and work smarter with panoramic shots, different filters, and much more.
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Falltown - Harrison Room
Learn how to enhance, organize, and edit your photos using simple digital tools in this hands-on photography editing workshop.
Thu, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Falltown - Computer Lab
Join a weekly session to explore genealogy tools and learn how they can help you trace your family tree, connect records, and uncover your roots.
Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spring City - Henderson Room
Drop-in to pay classic games like checkers, chess, Scrabble, and Sorry!
Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Summersville - Summer Room A
Discover new recipes, share favorite dishes, and connect with fellow food lovers in this delicious community cookbook club.
Registration opens Thursday, October 8 2026 at 6:00pm
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