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AAPI Heritage Month Memphis Student Art Exhibit

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Holidays
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Join us for a vibrant showcase of creativity in our annual Student Art Competition, honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month!

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Holidays
Event Details:

Join us for a vibrant showcase of creativity in our annual Student Art Competition, honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month!

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.

Japanese Culture Club

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

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: Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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

Family Storytime - Mother's Day

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

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.

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, 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.

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.

Moms are Sew Wonderful!

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc., Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Moms are Sew Wonderful.  Celebrate your Mom with stories and sew a real pillow to give her for Mother's Day.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

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

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Moms are Sew Wonderful.  Celebrate your Mom with stories and sew a real pillow to give her for Mother's Day.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

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.

Hollywood Community Resource Fair

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
College Preparation, Community Information, Health & Wellness, Job and Career
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us at the Hollywood Library for our Hollywood Community Resource Fair, where local organizations will come together to share valuable resources and services for adults, teens, and children.

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: College Preparation, Community Information, Health & Wellness, Job and Career
Event Details:

Join us at the Hollywood Library for our Hollywood Community Resource Fair, where local organizations will come together to share valuable resources and services for adults, teens, and children.

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.

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.

East Shelby Branch Library's 6th Annual Mother/Daughter Tea

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

East Shelby Branch Library's 6th Annual Mother/Daughter Tea is Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. Our theme is Aladdin this year, so princesses put on your crowns, and come enjoy the tea party!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Holidays
Registration Required
Event Details:

East Shelby Branch Library's 6th Annual Mother/Daughter Tea is Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. Our theme is Aladdin this year, so princesses put on your crowns, and come enjoy the tea party!

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

Lego Club

Saturday, May 10, 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.

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

AAPI Heritage Month Memphis Student Art Exhibit

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Holidays
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Join us for a vibrant showcase of creativity in our annual Student Art Competition, honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month!

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Holidays
Event Details:

Join us for a vibrant showcase of creativity in our annual Student Art Competition, honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month!

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

AAPI Heritage Month Memphis Student Art Exhibit

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Holidays
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Join us for a vibrant showcase of creativity in our annual Student Art Competition, honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month!

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Holidays
Event Details:

Join us for a vibrant showcase of creativity in our annual Student Art Competition, honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month!

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

Preschool Story Time

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Come join us for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Come join us for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register.

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.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Floor at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Baby Story Time

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Family Storytime

Monday, May 12, 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.

What's Your Flavor Lemonade Contest!

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Games, Music, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Chug-a-lug, it's National Lemonade Day! All aboard the flavor train as students gear up for the ultimate Best Lemonade Recipe Contest! They’ll follow a fun, step-by-step journey to craft the perfect, refreshing drink.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Games, Music, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Chug-a-lug, it's National Lemonade Day! All aboard the flavor train as students gear up for the ultimate Best Lemonade Recipe Contest! They’ll follow a fun, step-by-step journey to craft the perfect, refreshing drink.

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.

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

Crafternoon

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
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, May 12, 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.

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.

Evening Story Time

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Gaston Park Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Engaging children story with reading and oral interaction.

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

Engaging children story with reading and oral interaction.

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

AAPI Heritage Month Memphis Student Art Exhibit

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Holidays
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Join us for a vibrant showcase of creativity in our annual Student Art Competition, honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month!

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Holidays
Event Details:

Join us for a vibrant showcase of creativity in our annual Student Art Competition, honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month!

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

Babies and Books

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Come join us for story time appropriate for the youngest children! No groups please.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Come join us for story time appropriate for the youngest children! No groups please.

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.

Story Time!

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Come and join us for a super cool story time! 

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

Come and join us for a super cool story time! 

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.

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

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Baby Storytime.  Share stories and songs and bubbles!

This week's theme - Animals at Night

No registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Baby Storytime.  Share stories and songs and bubbles!

This week's theme - Animals at Night

No registration is needed.

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

Whimsy & Wonder Storytime

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Join us at Hollywood for storytime adventures! Listen as we read select books and spark wonder! After the stories, little ones can participate in a fun hands-on activity related to the theme of the day. Come laugh, learn, and explore with us!

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

Join us at Hollywood for storytime adventures! Listen as we read select books and spark wonder! After the stories, little ones can participate in a fun hands-on activity related to the theme of the day. Come laugh, learn, and explore with us!

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.

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

LENA Parenting Program

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

LENA Start Program  ( Language ENvironment Analysis)

Open to all Shelby County Residents

Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

LENA Start Program  ( Language ENvironment Analysis)

Open to all Shelby County Residents

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

Art Jam

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Express yourself at our Youth Appreciation Week Art Jam! This is your space to create freely whether it's painting, sketching, or just doodling. We’ll provide the supplies, you bring the imagination!

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Express yourself at our Youth Appreciation Week Art Jam! This is your space to create freely whether it's painting, sketching, or just doodling. We’ll provide the supplies, you bring the imagination!

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.