Day Calendar

Name: Drop Everything and Read
Start: 2025-04-12
End: 2025-04-12
Location: Raleigh Library

The daily calendar might be wider than your screen, particularly if viewing a large number of locations or viewing on a smaller device. You can side-scroll this table to view calendar entries for the whole day. You can also use the filters to limit the number of locations you are viewing.

Branches	Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library		Cordova Library	East Shelby Library	Frayser Library	Hollywood Library		Levi Library	North Library	Orange Mound Library	Raleigh Library	Randolph Library
Rooms	Lobby	Virtual	Story Time Room	Teen Innovation Center	Children's Area	Meeting Room (HOL)	Main Floor	Meeting Room (LEV)	Meeting Room (NOR)	Genealogy Room (OM)	Meeting Room (RAL)	Meeting Room (RAN)
All Day											This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Drop Everything and Read All Day Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Raleigh Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction Event Details: April 12th is Drop Everything and Read Day! In honor of Beverly Cleary's birthday, everyone is encouraged to put down their devices and spend some time reading.
10:30am	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Japanese Culture Club 10:30am - 12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cultural Awareness Event Details: Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation. Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.
10:45am
11:00am			This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. Magical Creatures Day! 11:00am - 11:45am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Cordova Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Magical Creatures Day! Share stories about Fairies and Unicorns and Mermaids Decorate a Fairy crown. Make a Mermaid or Unicorn bookmark. Magical surprises abound!		This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Family Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults Frayser Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults Program Type: Story Times Event Details: All ages are welcome at our Family Storytime! Come listen to exciting stories, participate in fun activities, and share a special time together. Special Notes Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Rewrite Your Financial Story 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Hollywood Library Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Meeting Room (HOL) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Personal Finance Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: Four session financial literacy program empowering low- and high-income earning individuals to take control of their finances, rewrite their financial stories and build a sustainable foundation for financial success. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. Hattiloo at the Library 11:00am - 12:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Hollywood Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times, Theater Event Details: Join us at Hollywood this Saturday! Hattiloo at the Library will present a performance of 🕷️ Anansi the Spider 🕷️. Special Notes Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.
11:15am
11:30am
11:45am
12:00pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. Money Moves: Financial Skills for Teens 12:00pm - 2:00pm Teens East Shelby Library Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Personal Finance Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Are you ready to take control of your money and set yourself up for success? This is the perfect program to help you build essential money management skills for today and the future. What You'll Learn: Special Notes Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.
12:15pm
12:30pm
12:45pm
1:00pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Do It Yourself Small Claim Court Filing 4-Part Virtual Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Legal Assistance Required Seats Remaining: 33 Event Details: Class will share with individuals the process of filing a small claim in Shelby County General Sessions Court on their own behalf (pro se). Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.				This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Filmmaking with Your Smartphone 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens, Adults Hollywood Library Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Meeting Room (HOL) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology, Movies Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Transform your smartphone into a powerful storytelling tool. This course takes you step-by-step through the process of creating captivating films with limited resources. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.				This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. The People's Poetry Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Orange Mound Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Genealogy Room (OM) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing Event Details: Curious about poetry? Is it for you? Join us at the Orange Mound Library for The People's Poetry Club, where we prefer poems that speak to you instead of at you.
1:15pm
1:30pm
1:45pm
2:00pm									This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. STEAM 101: A LESSON IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS and MATH 2:00pm - 3:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens North Library This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Library Room: Meeting Room (NOR) Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: STEAM stem Event Details: Teens along with family members are asked to join North in a fun steam activity which will allow them to use their critical thinking, problem solving , and creativity skills. Join us in person .
2:15pm
2:30pm
2:45pm
3:00pm						This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Drawing Techniques 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults Hollywood Library Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Meeting Room (HOL) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Unlock the secrets of drawing through four essential line techniques during this hands-on course. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.						This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. Lego Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Randolph Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Randolph Library Room: Meeting Room (RAN) Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Games, STEAM stem Event Details: Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library on the second Saturday of each month for Lego Club! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
3:15pm
3:30pm
3:45pm
4:00pm						This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Painting with Color & Nature 4-Part Series : Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens, Adults Hollywood Library Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Meeting Room (HOL) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts Required Seats Remaining: 32 Event Details: In this vibrant, hands-on course, participants will dive into the world of painting. They’ll master color blending, shading techniques and how to sketch and paint plants and trees with a fresh modern approach. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Prioritizing Mental Health (Vibes & Boundaries) 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Levi Library Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Levi Library Room: Meeting Room (LEV) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: This course empowers individuals with the knowledge and tools to prioritize their mental health, build resilience and navigate life’s challenges. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
4:15pm
4:30pm
4:45pm

Day Calendar

Primary tabs

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

Photograph Notice

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

Teens along with family members are asked to join North in a fun steam activity which will allow them to use their critical thinking, problem solving , and creativity skills. Join us in person .

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation