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Lego Club

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library on the second Saturday of each month for Lego Club!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library on the second Saturday of each month for Lego Club!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group

South Branch Storytime

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a craft! 

Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a craft! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

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

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

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

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

Family Storytime

Monday, October 13, 2025 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)

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.

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.

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.

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

Fall Break STEM Week

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Looking for something fun to do over Fall Break? Students in 3rd-6th grade are invited to the South Branch Fall Break STEM Week!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for something fun to do over Fall Break? Students in 3rd-6th grade are invited to the South Branch Fall Break STEM Week!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

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

Game Day for Children & Teens

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

As part of our fall break, we will have a variety of games available for our children and teens to try and beat their librarians. There will be prizes and snacks.

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

As part of our fall break, we will have a variety of games available for our children and teens to try and beat their librarians. There will be prizes and snacks.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Kid's Crafternoon

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us for a fun-filled Crafternoon, where kids ages 3–12 can explore their creativity with hands-on projects. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination!

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled Crafternoon, where kids ages 3–12 can explore their creativity with hands-on projects. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination!

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.

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

Afterschool Story Time

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Gaston Park Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Gather weekly for a fun and engaging story time.

Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Gather weekly for a fun and engaging story time.

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

Crafternoon

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

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 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.

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

Paint Party!

Monday, October 13, 2025 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)

Stop by the South Branch on the 2nd Monday of each month for a special painting project! We'll try out different painting materials and techniques to make great pieces of art!

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 for a special painting project! We'll try out different painting materials and techniques to make great pieces of art!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

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

Fall Break STEM Week

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Looking for something fun to do over Fall Break? Students in 3rd-6th grade are invited to the South Branch Fall Break STEM Week!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for something fun to do over Fall Break? Students in 3rd-6th grade are invited to the South Branch Fall Break STEM Week!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Lego Stem Challenge

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Put your creativity and problem-solving skills to the test with our Lego STEM Challenge this Fall Break!

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: STEAM stem
Event Details:

Put your creativity and problem-solving skills to the test with our Lego STEM Challenge this Fall Break!

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Tie-Dye Tuesday

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

If you want to experience science, art, and color in one siting, please join us for a psychedelic time! Please bring at least one item to tie dye. There will be a scrunchies available to tie-dye, but they are limited.

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you want to experience science, art, and color in one siting, please join us for a psychedelic time! Please bring at least one item to tie dye. There will be a scrunchies available to tie-dye, but they are limited.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Memphis Zoo Storytime

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Outreach Event, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Connect Crew will be hosting a family storytime event at the Memphis Zoo! The storytime and animal meet and greet program will be held at the Wild Encounter location. The storytime event will occur during the zoo's Free TN Tuesday hours.

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: Outreach Event, Story Times
Event Details:

Connect Crew will be hosting a family storytime event at the Memphis Zoo! The storytime and animal meet and greet program will be held at the Wild Encounter location. The storytime event will occur during the zoo's Free TN Tuesday hours.

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

Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us at the Orange Mound Library for Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads, a workshop that celebrates the power of friendship and togetherness!

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

Join us at the Orange Mound Library for Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads, a workshop that celebrates the power of friendship and togetherness!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Fall Break Fossil Digging

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Games, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Looking for something to do during fall break? Come to the Officer Redd Library and learn all about fossils! Kids will get to examine fossils, learn how they're formed and categorized, and get to do some dinosaur themed crafts! 

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

Looking for something to do during fall break? Come to the Officer Redd Library and learn all about fossils! Kids will get to examine fossils, learn how they're formed and categorized, and get to do some dinosaur themed crafts! 

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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.

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: 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.

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

Fall Break STEM Week

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Looking for something fun to do over Fall Break? Students in 3rd-6th grade are invited to the South Branch Fall Break STEM Week!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for something fun to do over Fall Break? Students in 3rd-6th grade are invited to the South Branch Fall Break STEM Week!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Family Game Day

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Take a break from the screens and join us for an afternoon of family fun! We’ll have a variety of classic and new board and card games for all ages to enjoy together.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Take a break from the screens and join us for an afternoon of family fun! We’ll have a variety of classic and new board and card games for all ages to enjoy together.

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Kraft Korner @ Levi!

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

In today's session of Kraft Korner, we will be creating our own Galaxies in a Jar. All supplies are provided, and everyone will be able to take their artwork home with them.

Join us for an out-of-this-world experience!

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In today's session of Kraft Korner, we will be creating our own Galaxies in a Jar. All supplies are provided, and everyone will be able to take their artwork home with them.

Join us for an out-of-this-world experience!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us at the Orange Mound Library for Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads, a workshop that celebrates the power of friendship and togetherness!

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

Join us at the Orange Mound Library for Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads, a workshop that celebrates the power of friendship and togetherness!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

LEGO Club

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

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: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

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

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

South Branch Storytime

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a craft!

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

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a craft!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Sounds from the Stacks: Tim Vaziri

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby Stage at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for the next installment of our Sounds from the Stacks concert series, featuring a live performance by local jazz guitarist Tim Vaziri.

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, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for the next installment of our Sounds from the Stacks concert series, featuring a live performance by local jazz guitarist Tim Vaziri.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.