The Williamson County Public Library's Franklin branch is offering 37 children's programs in October, with partnerships that bring firefighters, ballet dancers and therapy dogs into the building at 1314 Columbia Ave.

The lineup, posted on the library's online calendar, spans weekly story times for babies through pre-K, hands-on STEAM sessions and seasonal events, with the last program scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30.

Several programs tap outside organizations. The Franklin Fire Department will lead Fire Safety Story Time on Tuesday, Oct. 13, and Thursday, Oct. 15, with two half-hour sessions each day at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The program is open to kids of all ages.

Nashville Ballet brings a Día de los Muertos Story Time on Wednesday, Oct. 14, with sessions at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. A Nashville Ballet teaching artist will lead storytelling and movement exploring the four elements of an ofrenda, the traditional altar central to the Mexican holiday.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee's Code Academy is running a Fall Break Coding Blitz on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Students in third through 12th grade can work through the Swift Playgrounds coding platform. The session is open to all ability levels.

Two therapy dog sessions require registration. Read with Lucy is Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; registration opened Oct. 1. Read with Porter follows Saturday, Oct. 24, at the same time, with registration opening Thursday, Oct. 8. Both are for kids ages 6 to 11.

Bach to Rock leads a Rock City Music Class on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. for ages 4 to 10. Registration opens Thursday, Oct. 8.

The month also includes a Haunted Art Gallery on Monday, Oct. 12, for ages 6 to 12; Halloween Music & Movement on Friday, Oct. 16, for children up to age 5; Pokémon Club on Friday, Oct. 16, for ages 6 to 11; a Jr. Chess Tournament on Sunday, Oct. 18, for ages 6 to 11; and Youth Dungeons & Dragons on Saturday, Oct. 10, for ages 8 to 12.

The month closes with the Baby Boo Bash on Friday, Oct. 30, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Children's Activity Room. Babies in costume get a safe playtime and craft session.

Weekly recurring programs continue through October: Babies and Books on Tuesdays for newborns to 18 months, Toddler Time on Wednesdays for ages 18 months to 3, and Pre-K Story Time on Thursdays for ages 3 to 5. Each offers sessions at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Families can check program details and register at wcpltn.org or call (615) 794-3105.