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All Day
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Come and see what new characters are hidden between the shelves this month. Can you find them all? 

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: Games
Event Details:

Come and see what new characters are hidden between the shelves this month. Can you find them all? 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Family Fun - Origami Day

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Origami Day!  Hear stories and learn about the history of Origami.  Then learn to make easy origami animals.For all ages and no reg...

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

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Origami Day!  Hear stories and learn about the history of Origami.  Then learn to make easy origami animals.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Legos

LEGO CLUB

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

We provide the Lego bricks and you make the creations. Come get your build on!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

We provide the Lego bricks and you make the creations. Come get your build on!

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.

Meet the Authors - Jalen and James Hines

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Cultural Awareness, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Meet Jalen and James Hines. Authors of over 17 children's books. Hear how the two brothers from the Raleigh community began their journey of becoming published authors. 

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Cultural Awareness, Story Times
Event Details:

Meet Jalen and James Hines. Authors of over 17 children's books. Hear how the two brothers from the Raleigh community began their journey of becoming published authors. 

capes

Crafternoon! - Super Hero Capes

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Calling all superheroes! Ready to create your very own cape and unleash your superpowers? Join us for a fun-filled crafternoon cape-making class! We’ll help you cut out and decorat...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Calling all superheroes! Ready to create your very own cape and unleash your superpowers? Join us for a fun-filled crafternoon cape-making class! We’ll help you cut out and decorate your cape with all kinds of fun and colorful materials.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Movie Days at East Shelby Library

Saturday, November 2, 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!

Cordova Fall Movie Night

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the 2nd annual Cordova Fall Movie Night! We will have excited movies, snacks, and movie box giveaways!Outdoor movie nights will take place next to the book drop an...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for the 2nd annual Cordova Fall Movie Night! 

We will have excited movies, snacks, and movie box giveaways!

Outdoor movie nights will take place next to the book drop and indoor movie nights will be in Room A.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

pinecone bird feeder

Feathered Friends Fall Craft Kit

All Day
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Home and Garden
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Throughout the month of November, stop by the Orange Mound Library to pick up your take-home kit and create a pinecone bird feeder! Each kit includes a pinecone, peanut butter, and...

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

Throughout the month of November, stop by the Orange Mound Library to pick up your take-home kit and create a pinecone bird feeder!

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.

Arts and Crafts

Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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
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, November 4, 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.

REad to the Dog!

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM stem, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Join us at the Whitehaven Branch Library as we share great stories and crafts with therapy dog Lovie!

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM stem, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us at the Whitehaven Branch Library as we share great stories and crafts with therapy dog Lovie!

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

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.

group of children at a table all painting

Paint Party

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Stop by the South Branch for a special painting project!

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

Stop by the South Branch for a special painting project!

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.

Ready, Set, Read! with WKNO's Teacher Teacher

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for a book adventure with WKNO's Teacher Teacher!

Open
Required
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: Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join us for a book adventure with WKNO's Teacher Teacher!

Story Time

Story Time

Tuesday, November 5, 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)
Event Details:

Gather around and enjoy a good story followed by a crafting activity. 

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

Gather around and enjoy a good story followed by a crafting activity. 

Memphis Zoo Storytime

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Outreach Event, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
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 storyti...

Offsite Event
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.

therapy dog sitting in chair in front of books for story time

Read to the Dog

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Kids can come and read to our sweet reading therapy dog, Lovie. Books will be available for children to read, or they may bring their own.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Kids can come and read to our sweet reading therapy dog, Lovie. Books will be available for children to read, or they may bring their own.

chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
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 ev...

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.

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.

band

Paul Brock Band performance at the Cordova Library

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Please join us at the Cordova library for a live performance from the award winning Paul Brock Band!Paul Brock has recorded numerous highly acclaimed albums, including Green Grass ...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Please join us at the Cordova library for a live performance from the award winning Paul Brock Band!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

lego blocks

Lego Club

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

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

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: Games
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

Pet Therapy/Central - Children's

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Have you ever read a book to a dog? Now is your chance! Lovie, the library therapy dog, will be in the Children's department from 3:30-4:30 on November 6th. 

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

Have you ever read a book to a dog? Now is your chance! Lovie, the library therapy dog, will be in the Children's department from 3:30-4:30 on November 6th. 

Great joy of musical selections with 30 Days of Opera!

30 Days of Opera

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Floor at South Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The 30 Days of Opera will be performing at the South library. Please come enjoy some wonderful music!

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: Music
Event Details:

The 30 Days of Opera will be performing at the South library. Please come enjoy some wonderful music!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Music Therapy with the Star Center

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Music is an important part of life. People use music to learn their ABCs, exercise, work, and enjoy the world. The Star Center's board-certified Music Therapists use these qualitie...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Music is an important part of life. People use music to learn their ABCs, exercise, work, and enjoy the world. The Star Center's board-certified Music Therapists use these qualities of music to help people meet their individual goals.

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

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.

Turkey Craft

Thankful Turkey Crafting!

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Come and join us for a turkey crafternoon! Let's get creative and design a Thanksgiving bird at the library. 

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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and join us for a turkey crafternoon! Let's get creative and design a Thanksgiving bird at the library. 

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.

Sensory Storytime

Friday, November 8, 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.