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Comic Con

10:00am–3:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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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: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Story Times

Event Details:

Hey fans of comics, movies, anime, manga, video games, and all things pop culture! Come check out more than 50 local vendors offering art, comics, toys, prints, graphic novels, art supplies, knick-knacks, and more!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Comic Con Art Contest

10:00am–3:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Goodwyn Gallery

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

Submissions are now open for Memphis Public Libraries Comic Con Art Contest. If accepted, your comic-themed art will hang in the Benjamin L. Hooks' Goodwyn Art Gallery for the month of May, and will be entered into the art contest.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Explore Memphis Kick-off

11:00am–11:45am

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Cordova Library

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Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to an Explore Memphis kick-off party!

Watergun t-shirt painting, glitter frisbee throws, water balloons and all you can eat popsicles.

Memfis: Historias y Memorias Latino Americanas

11:00am–12:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Randolph Library

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Library Branch: Randolph Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAN)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Citizenship/ESL, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Library Support, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

¡Cuenta tu historia! ¿Has vivido en Memphis más de 20 años? ¿Naciste en Latino América? ¿Hablas español? Participa en este taller dirigido para escribir tu historia del primer año que viviste en Memphis.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Starting a Business from Scratch 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

11:00am–12:00pm

Teens, Adults

Orange Mound Library

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Genealogy Room (OM)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Business Assistance, Job and Career

Registration Required

Event Details:

Turn your big ideas into reality with this 4-session crash course in entrepreneurship. Learn the essentials of business planning, branding, digital tools and social media strategies to successfully launch and grow your business.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Mommy and Me/ Family Open Mic

11:30am–1:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Poetry and Writing, Theater

Event Details:

Are you a creative caregiver that needs an expressive outlet for you and your family?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Comic Con: Super Smash Bros Gaming Tournament (Tween and Teen only)

12:00pm–2:00pm

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

CLOUD901

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: CLOUD901

Room: Lounge

Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Program Type: Games

Registration Required

Event Details:

This is the registration for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament at the Memphis Public Library Comic Con on Saturday, May 31 from 10am - 3pm. This is a tournament for players between the ages of 10 and 18.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Explore Memphest

1:00pm–4:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Whitehaven Library

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Library Branch: Whitehaven Library

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Job and Career, Music, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

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

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Comic Con Cosplay Contest

2:00pm–3:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Neighborhood Events, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

This is the cosplay registration for the Memphis Public Library Comic Con on Saturday, May 31st from 10am - 3pm.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Color Your World Summer Kickoff

2:00pm–6:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Raleigh Library

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Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (RAL)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Community Information, Games, Music, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

Come hang out with us at the Raleigh Library for our Color Your World Summer Kickoff! We're celebrating the start of our summer reading fun and saying goodbye to the school year with a dance party, bracelet swaps, tasty food, and games!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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