Back-to-School Block Party

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Get ready to go back to school with the South Branch! Join us for face painting, balloon animals, frozen treats, and more! A limited number of free school supply packs will also be available. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Read with a Pup! (Children's reading therapy program)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.

Puppet Show feat. Kids On the Block

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Library Support
Event Details:

Our friends at Les Passees will be at Levi to give two live performances on June 21 and July 19! We'd love for our customers to bring their families to experience important life lessons and the light-hearted humor puppets can provide!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Make a Scene!: Teen Filmmaking Workshop

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Cultural Awareness, Job and Career, Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this workshop taught by local Film Director Caleb Suggs, students will receive an overview of each stage of the filmmaking process with a focus on the roles of the director.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Movie Day @ Levi

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Every third Saturday, customers of all ages will get to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn and beverages. Please join us if you are interested, and make sure to spread the word!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Pancake Cooking Challenge

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put your cooking skills to the test in our Pancake Challenge! Tweens will mix, flip, and top their way to the ultimate pancake creation using a variety of fun toppings and add-ins.

 

 

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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