This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.

Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Gather around and enjoy a good story followed by a crafting activity. 

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Art Explosion! Fall Break

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Orange Mound Library
Open
Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Today is Art Explosion! Today we will make buttons, create magnets and decorate tote bags! Don't forget to bring a cotton black t-shirt to decorate with reverse tie dye!  Drop in from 12pm-2pm for an afternoon of art!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.

STEAM Week - DIY Crayons

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Stop by for a look into the history of crayons and a sneak peek into the process they go through to before they make it onto the store shelf. Design your own multi-colored crayon using recycled pieces of crayons! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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 "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.

Memphis Zoo Storytime

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Connect Crew
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event, Story Times
Event Details:

Connect Crew will be hosting a family storytime event at the Memphis Zoo! The storytime and animal meet & greet program will be held at the Wild Encounter location. The storytime event will occur during the zoo's Free TN Tuesday hours.

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.

Kids Cooking Class

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Raleigh Library
Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Young chefs will make a dish while learning basic cooking skills, techniques, and kitchen etiquette.  

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.

Fall (Break) Into Good Books with Local Children's Authors

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Library and learn what it's like to be a children's book author.  Meet 3 new children's authors, listen to them read their books and talk about the writing experience, then write and illustrate your own book.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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.

XY Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts
Event Details:

Ever wondered how optical illusions are made? Or wanted to learn a new way of doodling? Come by Randolph and create works of art with us! Graph paper and supplies are provided. 

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.

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators.

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.