You Need to Cut it!-Introduction to Cricut for Youth

10:30am - 12:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Levi Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Levi Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

What is a Cricut?

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Art to Grow by the Dixon Gallery and Gardens

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kick off the summer with the Dixon Gallery and Gardens! In this session, participants will create a scraped painting inspired by local artist Amy Hutcheson. Ages 5-12 

Everybody Has Rhythm: An Inspirational and Fun Experience For Beginning and Intermediate Drummers

11:30am - 1:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
North Library
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Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music
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If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Art to Grow with Dixon Gallery

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Raleigh Library
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Join us for an exciting adventure of fun learning and crafts with Dixon Gallery & Gardens.

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DIY Adventure Packs & Compasses

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

Start your summer adventures by making your own adventure pack and compass. The adventure pack can be used to store all the cool things you find on your adventures, and the compass will help you to know what direction you're going. 

Summer Lunch Programming

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Parkway Village Library
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Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times

Summer Lunch Programming

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Cherokee Library
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Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Community Information, Games

Meeman-Shelby Forest Ranger & Animal Visit

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Raleigh Library
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
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Join us for a fun-filled event. Come and meet a park ranger from Meeman-Shelby Forest park and some cool forest animals!

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Photograph Notice

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Super Fun Bubble Making

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Frayser Library
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Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

If your children like blowing bubbles, this fun activity provides them with the opportunity to make their own bubble solution and handmade wands. Please note that children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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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
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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.

Explore Memphis - Sand Art

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Sand Art!  Create a Sand Art masterpiece to take home, made with 10 colors of sand!  Share stories and snacks.  For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

Wheel of Fortune

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Raleigh Library
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
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Trivia Masters and Fun Fact Collectors, now is your time to shine! Join us at the Raleigh Library for a classic household favorite with a modern twist: Wheel of Fortune!

READ to the Dog

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Would you like to read a book to a dog? Join Lovie, the Library Therapy Dog, and we will read a good book together.

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
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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.

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Pickleball - Open Play Tuesdays!

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

Join us Tuesday evenings at the beginning of June for 'open play' pickleball on our three courts here at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library parking lot! We have balls and paddles for folks to use, or feel free to bring your own.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.