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Santa's Coming to Orange Mound- Storytime!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for a very merry story time as Santa pays the Orange Mound Library a visit! There will be Christmas trinkets and gift bags for kids while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a very merry story time as Santa pays the Orange Mound Library a visit! There will be Christmas trinkets and gift bags for kids while supplies last. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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After School Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of fun! Bring your own activity from home or have fun engaging with others in the provided special activity. 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of fun! Bring your own activity from home or have fun engaging with others in the provided special activity. 

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Family Movie Night

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kitchen at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled evening at the library with a Family Movie Night! Bring the whole family for a cozy and entertaining movie screening that everyone will enjoy. Popcorn and ...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled evening at the library with a Family Movie Night! Bring the whole family for a cozy and entertaining movie screening that everyone will enjoy. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.

🎁🎄Let's Rap About It Special Edition: Christmas at North!🎄🎁

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Holidays, Library Support, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Christmas at North 🎄🎅Join us for a festive family event filled with holiday cheer and exciting raffle prizes! 🎁🎉Schedule:1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Adults Only Christmas Concert featuring ...

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Holidays, Library Support, Story Times
Event Details:

Christmas at North 🎄🎅

Join us for a festive family event filled with holiday cheer and exciting raffle prizes! 🎁🎉

Schedule:

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.

Holiday Cocoa Social - CANCELED

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Parkway Village Library
Program Type:
Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

This event has been canceled.We regret any inconvenience this has caused.   Thank you. 

Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Holidays
Event Details:

This event has been canceled.

We regret any inconvenience this has caused.   

Thank you. 

Holiday Movie Magic

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for a magical journey through the world of holiday films! Kids will enjoy classic Christmas movies filled with festive cheer, heartwarming stories, and delightful character...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Holidays
Event Details:

Join us for a magical journey through the world of holiday films! Kids will enjoy classic Christmas movies filled with festive cheer, heartwarming stories, and delightful characters.

Christmas Stocking

Christmas Stockings Arts & Crafts

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrating the 12 Day of Christmas, we here at the Orange Mound branch would like to invite you and your loved ones to a festive hour of arts, crafts, and music to get the holiday...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Event Details:

Celebrating the 12 Day of Christmas, we here at the Orange Mound branch would like to invite you and your loved ones to a festive hour of arts, crafts, and music to get the holiday vibes going and bring in that Christmas cheer!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Sensory Storytime

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment deigned for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges. 

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: Story Times
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment deigned for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges. 

Fun Film Fridays

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us on Fridays for a fun, kid-friendly film at the Whitehaven Library.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us on Fridays for a fun, kid-friendly film at the Whitehaven Library.

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Family Storytime - Dance!

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
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. Dancing is a grea...

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, 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. Dancing is a great way to move and express ourselves.

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.

Cards for Claus

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Spread some holiday cheer by making your own festive Christmas cards! Kids will design and decorate personalized cards to create the perfect holiday greetings. Whether for family, ...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Holidays
Event Details:

Spread some holiday cheer by making your own festive Christmas cards! Kids will design and decorate personalized cards to create the perfect holiday greetings.

Life-Sized Candyland

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Floor at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Do you enjoy playing Candyland? How about life-sized Candyland? Join us at Randolph for a fun filled day full of candy, gingerbread houses, and a special guest. Please make sure to...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Do you enjoy playing Candyland? How about life-sized Candyland? Join us at Randolph for a fun filled day full of candy, gingerbread houses, and a special guest.

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.

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Trim the Tree!

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Holidays, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It's time to trim the tree at the Orange Mound Library! Come deck the halls and hang ornaments handmade by the Orange Mound Library community!We will have hot cocoa and holiday mus...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Holidays, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

It's time to trim the tree at the Orange Mound Library! Come deck the halls and hang ornaments handmade by the Orange Mound Library community!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Reindeer Games

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Kids will navigate through a holiday-themed obstacle course packed with surprises and seasonal cheer. With each twist and turn, there’s excitement and adventure around every corner...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Holidays
Event Details:

Kids will navigate through a holiday-themed obstacle course packed with surprises and seasonal cheer. With each twist and turn, there’s excitement and adventure around every corner.

Crafternoon

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Special Notes

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.

Holiday Movie Magic

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for a magical journey through the world of holiday films! Kids will enjoy classic Christmas movies filled with festive cheer, heartwarming stories, and delightful character...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Holidays
Event Details:

Join us for a magical journey through the world of holiday films! Kids will enjoy classic Christmas movies filled with festive cheer, heartwarming stories, and delightful characters.

Sensory Storytime

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
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: Story Times

Special Notes

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.

Picture of a flyer for this event with colorful puzzle pieces. Embracing Autism, every fourth Saturday from 10-11 at Raleigh library.

Embracing Autism

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.&...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment. 

 

 

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.

New Year's Read!

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for New Year's Read!Share stories about New Year's Day.  Balloons and Noisemakers!  And pick out a new book for the new year!For all ag...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Holidays
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for New Year's Read!

Share stories about New Year's Day.  Balloons and Noisemakers!  And pick out a new book for the new year!

For all ages and no registration is needed.

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Low-Impact Aerobics

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

20 minutes of warm ups, breathing, and streaching20 minutes of squats, lunges, and jogging in place 10 minutes of cardio, calisthenics, and cooling downChairs are optional for...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

20 minutes of warm ups, breathing, and streaching

20 minutes of squats, lunges, and jogging in place 

10 minutes of cardio, calisthenics, and cooling down

Chairs are optional for this class

Movie Days at East Shelby Library

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Library for a movie day every other Saturday from 3-5 PM. What adventures will you experience that day? You'll have to come see the movie to find out!Mov...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Library for a movie day every other Saturday from 3-5 PM. What adventures will you experience that day? You'll have to come see the movie to find out!

Arts and Crafts

Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

See what you can create with our weekly take-home crafts. Available in the children's section while supplies last.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

See what you can create with our weekly take-home crafts. Available in the children's section while supplies last.

Family Storytime

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.East Shelb...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

Crafternoon

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Special Notes

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.