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Food Science Youth Cooking Camp

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kitchen at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Young chefs will get an opportunity to enjoy this 5-day cooking camp. They will have hands-on fun with creating healthy recipes. 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Young chefs will get an opportunity to enjoy this 5-day cooking camp. They will have hands-on fun with creating healthy recipes. 

Memphis Zoo Storytime

Tuesday, June 25, 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.

Explore Memphis - Art to Grow with Dixon Gallery

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Art.  Listen and learn from Art-to-Grow with the Dixon Gallery.  Then create a masterpiece to take home.  For ages 5-12 and no...

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

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Art.  Listen and learn from Art-to-Grow with the Dixon Gallery.  Then create a masterpiece to take home.  For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, June 25, 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.

Lev(I)magination Storytime

Wednesday, June 26, 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.

painting made with bubles that were colored with paint

Bubble Painting

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Make your very own painting using bubbles instead of a paintbrush!

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

Make your very own painting using bubbles instead of a paintbrush!

Child eating healthy foods.

KidKuisine-Adventures in the Kitchen

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

 Join us at Levi for KidKuisine-Adventures in the Kitchen. Adventures in the Kitchen is a series of four hands-on cooking lessons created by the University of Tennessee Extens...

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 Join us at Levi for KidKuisine-Adventures in the Kitchen. Adventures in the Kitchen is a series of four hands-on cooking lessons created by the University of Tennessee Extension.

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.

Children cooking during the camp.

Food Science Youth Cooking Camp

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kitchen at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Young chefs will get an opportunity to enjoy this 5-day cooking camp. They will have hands-on fun with creating healthy recipes. 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Young chefs will get an opportunity to enjoy this 5-day cooking camp. They will have hands-on fun with creating healthy recipes. 

Story Time

Raleigh Story Time

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled story time.

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

Join us for a fun-filled story time.

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.

Music Therapy with the Star Center

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Children cooking during the camp.

Food Science Youth Cooking Camp

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kitchen at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Young chefs will get an opportunity to enjoy this 5-day cooking camp. They will have hands-on fun with creating healthy recipes. 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Young chefs will get an opportunity to enjoy this 5-day cooking camp. They will have hands-on fun with creating healthy recipes. 

CREATE-ure Challenge

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Design a “create-ure” that has never been seen before or combine features from other animals in a brand new way!

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

Design a “create-ure” that has never been seen before or combine features from other animals in a brand new way!

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.

Family Fun Friday Activities

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, Music

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.

Children cooking during the camp.

Food Science Youth Cooking Camp

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kitchen at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Young chefs will get an opportunity to enjoy this 5-day cooking camp. They will have hands-on fun with creating healthy recipes. 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Young chefs will get an opportunity to enjoy this 5-day cooking camp. They will have hands-on fun with creating healthy recipes. 

You Need to Cut it!-Introduction to Cricut for Youth

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

What is a Cricut?Cricut is a popular crafting machine that can be used to create a variety of projects. If you're new to Cricut, or if you've been using it for a while but want to ...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Levi Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology
Event Details:

What is a Cricut?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Cazateatro Bilingual Theater Group

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Theater
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for a performance by the Cazateatro Bilingual Theater Group.  See a play.  Then stay for a craft.  For all ages and no registratio...

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

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for a performance by the Cazateatro Bilingual Theater Group.  See a play.  Then stay for a craft.  For all ages and no registration is needed.

Legos

LEGO CLUB

Saturday, June 29, 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.

Crafternoons at Cossitt

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Please join us Saturday afternoons for children's craft time at Cossitt Library. We will have a guided craft, but also will provide supplies for artistic free play. Come get crafty...

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

Please join us Saturday afternoons for children's craft time at Cossitt Library. We will have a guided craft, but also will provide supplies for artistic free play. Come get crafty with us!

Meeman-Shelby Forest Park Ranger visit!

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Exhibits
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us as a park ranger from Meeman-Shelby Forest park brings some fun forest animals for you to meet!

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: Exhibits
Event Details:

Join us as a park ranger from Meeman-Shelby Forest park brings some fun forest animals for you to meet!

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.

Movie Days at East Shelby Library

Saturday, June 29, 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!

Scene of children sitting at a table with colored-paper, scissors, glitter,

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), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

See what you can create with our weekly take-home crafts. Available in the children's section every Monday in June and July, while supplies last. (Ages 4+)

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

See what you can create with our weekly take-home crafts. Available in the children's section every Monday in June and July, while supplies last. (Ages 4+)

Family Storytime

Monday, July 1, 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.

Hollywood Eats High On The Hog

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come and view the award-winning eight-part docu-series "High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America." We will then sample cuisines mentioned in the film. Ever...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food, History/Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Come and view the award-winning eight-part docu-series "High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America." We will then sample cuisines mentioned in the film. Every Monday in June and July.

You Need to Cut it!-Introduction to Cricut for Youth

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

What is a Cricut?Cricut is a popular crafting machine that can be used to create a variety of projects. If you're new to Cricut, or if you've been using it for a while but want to ...

Required
Library Branch: Levi Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology
Event Details:

What is a Cricut?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.