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Sit & Stitch

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you interested in crocheting or knitting? If so, this program is for you. Memphis Yarnworks is hosting a Sit & Stitch session. Please bring your own supplies.  

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Connect Crew at SMA Back-to-School Giveaway

10:00am - 2:00pm
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:

Support Foster Youth Awareness, take home free school supplies, and visit vendors during South Memphis Alliance's Back to School Supply Giveaway. Connect Crew will read stories in the Social Suds Pinwheel Playroom during this community event.

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Frayser Friend Meeting

10:15am - 11:30am
Adults
Frayser Library
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Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Support
Event Details:

The highlight of this meeting is an update on the new Frayser Library and upcoming programs.


 

Need to renew, update, or join the Friends? No problem!! 
 

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Japanese Culture Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
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.

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

Family Storytime - Fears

11:00am - 11:45am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
South Library
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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Family storytimes are a great opportunity for children and caretakers to come together, hear stories, sing songs, and work together on crafts or other activities. Everyone's afraid of something.

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Ukulele Classes

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have fun learning to play the ukulele with Howard Vance in this 8-week series for beginner and intermediate players. All students will receive a music book with fun tunes to play and sing.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Podcast Bootcamp for Teens

11:00am - 2:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Job and Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Embark on a journey into the world of podcasting with our Podcast Bootcamp for Teens! This interactive program offers students the opportunity to explore the exciting realm of podcast creation from start to finish.

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

Chess Tournament for kids

11:00am - 4:00pm
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: Games
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for a Chess Tournament for kids.

Registration begins at 11 AM.  First match at 12 NOON

For registered and unregistered players.

Can't play?  Come learn how!

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Frayser Book Club

12:00pm - 1:15pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
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Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join the Frayser Book Club for a lively book discussion! Listen and discuss plot points, writing style, and hidden messages in the novel.

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

Crafternoons at Cossitt

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Cossitt Library
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Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us Saturday afternoons for children's craft time at Cossitt Library. We will have a guided craft, but also will provide supplies for artistic free play. Come get crafty with us!

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
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Back to School Bash

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Hollywood Library
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Offsite Location
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event
Event Details:

Join us at the Hollywood Community Center for a back to school bash! Pick up a free backpack full of school supplies, clothes, snacks, and you can even get a library card! You don't want to miss out.

 

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Les Passes Kids on the Block Puppet Show

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Raleigh Library
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a performance by the Kids on the Block, an award-winning International Program. Enjoy puppets and stories, and make a puppet of your own to take home. 

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Back To School Bash

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
North Library
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Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Support
Event Details:

Please join the North Public Library and EmpowHer MEMPHIS in a special a back-to-school bash. There will be a signup for library cards and  free haircuts for school -aged children and teens. 

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Explore Memphest

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Neighborhood Events, Story Times
Event Details:

Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city AND the start of Summer Reading!  Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

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Explore Memphis Finale @ Levi

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Levi Library
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Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Come join us at the Levi Library for our Explore Memphis Finale! We'll have plenty of activities available, such as a petting zoo for children and a wildlife adventure for customers of all ages!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read a page from the suggested book aloud.

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Friends of the Library

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Memphis Library Foundation

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One Room School House Crochet Class

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Raleigh Library
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you've ever wanted to join  a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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

Copy of National Coloring Book Day Celebration (make-up day!)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Orange Mound Library
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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Event Details:

Kids ages 3-8 are invited to come by the Storytime Area and pick up a new pack of crayons to start the school year right, and a coloring book to celebrate National Coloring Book Day.

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Friends of the Library

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