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Family Storytime - Winter Holidays

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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. Winter is a wonde...

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. Winter is a wonderful season with many holidays!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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A Visit with Santa

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Santa will visit the children of the Cherokee Library.

Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Holidays
Event Details:

Santa will visit the children of the Cherokee 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.

Cooking Demonstration: Cake Pops

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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: Cooking and Food

The Gathering Presents: The Undugu II

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Music, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a live hip-hop music event focused on local Memphis artists. The lyrics will be clean and friendly for all ages. Don't miss out as we celebrate the unique talent of Mem...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Join us for a live hip-hop music event focused on local Memphis artists. The lyrics will be clean and friendly for all ages. Don't miss out as we celebrate the unique talent of Memphis hip-hop, also known as MemHop! 

Family Storytime

Monday, December 9, 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 9, 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.

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Paint Party

Monday, December 9, 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 on the 2nd Monday of each month to try out different ways to paint - from salt painting to finger painting, using puffy paints and more! 

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 on the 2nd Monday of each month to try out different ways to paint - from salt painting to finger painting, using puffy paints and more! 

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.

Story Time

Story Time

Tuesday, December 10, 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. 

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Candy Cane Crafting!

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Let's make candy canes! Make one, two, or a few candy canes from pipe cleaners and beads! Go for a traditional red and white design or get creative with other colors and ribbons. Y...

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

Let's make candy canes! Make one, two, or a few candy canes from pipe cleaners and beads! Go for a traditional red and white design or get creative with other colors and ribbons.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Dog sitting in chair in front of books

Read to the Dog!

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
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)
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.

Picture Weaving

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Do you have a picture that you love but want to make it even cooler? Bring it and we will show you how to weave paper through it and make a really cool piece of art. 

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

Do you have a picture that you love but want to make it even cooler? Bring it and we will show you how to weave paper through it and make a really cool piece of art. 

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.

chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, December 10, 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

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Lev(I)magination Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Welcome to the Lev(I)magintion Storytime Station! We invite you to join us as we Explore, Discover, and Learn through Reading, Singing, and Crafts at the Levi Library. Different th...

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Welcome to the Lev(I)magintion Storytime Station! We invite you to join us as we Explore, Discover, and Learn through Reading, Singing, and Crafts at the Levi Library.

Coleman Chorus Christmas Performance

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Holidays, Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come in to hear the talented students of Coleman Elementary sing holiday songs that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Performance by grades 3-6th. 

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

Come in to hear the talented students of Coleman Elementary sing holiday songs that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Performance by grades 3-6th. 

Levi's 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Day

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Library Support
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

As the year comes to a close, we invite our customers to our 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Day! We'll have live music and light refreshments available for everyone!We look forwa...

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Library Support
Event Details:

As the year comes to a close, we invite our customers to our 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Day! We'll have live music and light refreshments available for everyone!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Lego Club-Christmas Edition!

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a special Christmas edition of our monthly Lego Club. Pick a mini Christmas ornament to build with us and then take home to put on your tree! We will also have our norm...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Join us for a special Christmas edition of our monthly Lego Club. Pick a mini Christmas ornament to build with us and then take home to put on your tree! We will also have our normal Lego for you to create your own masterpieces!

 

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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lego blocks

Lego Club

Wednesday, December 11, 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!  

Read to the Dog

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Do you love reading? Do you love dogs? Join us and experience both by reading a book to Lovie, the library therapy dog! Lovie loves books, so please join us and have fun reading to...

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

Do you love reading? Do you love dogs? Join us and experience both by reading a book to Lovie, the library therapy dog! Lovie loves books, so please join us and have fun reading to Lovie.

Music Therapy with the Star Center

Thursday, December 12, 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.

Sensory Storytime

Friday, December 13, 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. 

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.

Fun Film Fridays

Friday, December 13, 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.

Raleigh Civic Center Tree Lighting

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Holidays, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us in the roundabout outside the library for the annual Tree Lighting at the Raleigh Civic Center. This will be a festive event for the whole family. Santa Claus will be onsit...

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: Holidays, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Join us in the roundabout outside the library for the annual Tree Lighting at the Raleigh Civic Center. This will be a festive event for the whole family. Santa Claus will be onsite!

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.

Pictures with Santa

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby Stage at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for holiday crafts, popcorn and of course Santa. 

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby Stage
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Holidays
Event Details:

Join us for holiday crafts, popcorn and of course Santa. 

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 Ornaments

Creating Holiday Ornaments

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us to create your favorite family holiday ornaments!

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), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Event Details:

Join us to create your favorite family holiday ornaments!

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.