Series
Book Clubs
Enter book clubs as recurring events (master event). Then add additional info to each instance of the master. Bedework displays the info added to each instance (specific title for the event date,). Add Book Club image from Image Library to entries.
Master Listing Template
Title
Book Club Name
Description
Brief description of the theme of the club.
MMM DD: Book Title, by Author Name
MMM DD: Book Title, by Author Name
MMM DD: Book Title, by Author Name
Master Listing Example
Killer Thrillers Book Club
Join us for Killer Thrillers, a book club devoted to reading mysteries and thrillers, both classic and contemporary.
Jun 13: Bluebird, Bluebird, by Attica Locke
Jul 11: Everything You Want Me to Be, by Mindy Mejia
Aug 8: Celine, by Peter Heller
Instance Listings Template (update title for each)
Book Club Name: Book Title, by Author
Brief description of the theme of the club.
MMM DD: Book Title, by Author Name
MMM DD: Book Title, by Author Name
MMM DD: Book Title, by Author Name
Instance Examples
Killer Thrillers Book Club: Bluebird, Bluebird, by Attica Locke
Join us for Killer Thrillers, a book club devoted to reading mysteries and thrillers, both classic and contemporary.
Jun 13: Bluebird, Bluebird, by Attica Locke
Jul 11: Everything You Want Me to Be, by Mindy Mejia
Aug 8: Celine, by Peter Heller
Movie Series
Add movies as recurring events if you have a movie series that happens repeatedly, like Coffee and Classic Movies. Add as individual Bedework entries if the movie is a one-off event (not a recurring series).
Events Calendar displays the info added to each instance (specific title for the event date).
In the master event
- Use a generic title and description
- List the book or movie titles for the upcoming months in the description for all instances
In each instance
- Edit the title to add the name of the book or movie (if you know the titles), for example “Coffee and Classic Movies: North by Northwest.”
- If the event series is a movie, edit each instance to add the movie description, rating, runtime, and year underneath the generic description.
One-Off Movie Template
Movie Title (release year)
Plot description (use short synopsis from imdb.com). Actor/Director name (optional). Based on ___ (literary work--optional). Rating (only the letter/s). Release year. Run time (in minutes use abbreviation as below).
One-Off Movie Example
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
An introvert freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors who welcome him to the real world. Based on the book by Stephen Chbosky. PG-13. 2012. 102 min.
Master Listing Template (Movie Series)
Movie Series Name
Brief description of the theme of the movie series, not individual movies.
MMM DD: Movie Title
MMM DD: Movie Title
MMM DD: Movie Title
Master Listing Example (Movie Series)
Second Tuesday Family Movie Night Join us every month for family films!
Jun 13: The Wizard of Oz
Jul 11: Lassie Come Home
Aug 8: Fantasia
Use min., not mins.
Instance Listings Template (update title, for each)
Movie Series Name: Movie Title (Release Year) Brief description of the theme of the movie series.
MMM DD: Movie Title
MMM DD: Movie Title
MMM DD: Movie Title
Instance Example
Title
Second Tuesday Family Movie Night: The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Second Tuesday Family Movie Night: Lassie Come Home (1943)
Second Tuesday Family Movie Night: Fantasia (1940)
Description
Include all showings in each listing.
Join us every month for family films!
Jun 13: The Wizard of Oz
Jul 11: Lassie Come Home
Aug 8: Fantasia
Book Sales
Add book sales as individual events. To speed things up, you can add the first event, then copy it and change details. List dates/times for each day of the sale in the description for every book sale listing. Book Sales need colon after date (before time) on each line. See example below. Use "Proceeds benefit the Nashville Public Library Foundation." where applicable. Title should read [Branch Name] Library Book Sale.
Event Listing Example
Bellevue Book Sale
Choose from an assortment of books, movies, and music! Proceeds benefit the Nashville Public Library Foundation. Cash or credit only.
Thursday, Aug 3: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Aug 4: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, Aug 5: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Aug 6: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Early Voting
Early Voting is for contiguous days for pretty much all the hours we are open. Add one Early Voting entry per day. List all dates/times/locations in the description Use Multiple for Primary Address. Use Election Commission for Contact. Check mark all locations where voting is happening in the Locations Topical Area. Add link to the Election Commission's list of all Early Voting sites in the city in Event URL field. Add Voting image from Image Library to entries.
Early Voting Event Listing Example
Early Voting at the Library
Early voting is available at Bellevue, Bordeaux, Edmondson Pike, Green Hills, Hermitage, and Madison Branch Libraries, and Southeast Community Center (adjacent to Southeast Branch).
Wed, Oct 19, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thu, Oct 20, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Fri, Oct 21, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat, Oct 22, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Mon, Oct 24, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tue, Oct 25, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wed, Oct 26, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thu, Oct 27, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Fri, Oct 28, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat, Oct 29, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
LEGO
LEGO programs are always listed as “ages 4 and up” on signage. Make sure LEGO listings have age in the description.
Use LEGO, LEGO blocks, LEGO bricks, or LEGO pieces.
Do not use: LEGOs, legos.
Library Board Meetings
Add Library Board Meeting as a single event and copy the event to make subsequent entries. Do not use a recurring event. Individual events allow us to select different locations.