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Pre-School Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 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)
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. 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:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. Groups must pre-register.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Toddler Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, 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.

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

Baby Story Time

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

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.

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.

Babies & Books

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times

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.

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.

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.

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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
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 ...

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
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.

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.

Coding Club Python Seminar

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This is the Python seminar portion of coding club, taught by our brilliant Dr. Karishma Gangwani! 

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

This is the Python seminar portion of coding club, taught by our brilliant Dr. Karishma Gangwani! 

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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

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.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun with the toddler in your life. Appropriate for children ages 18-36 months. No groups.

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

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun with the toddler in your life. Appropriate for children ages 18-36 months. No groups.

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.

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. 

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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

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.

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.

Story Time

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 3-5. 

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 3-5. 

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GAMES GALORE

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

GAMES GALORE is our monthly gaming hour for teens. Choose between board games, card games, or challenging friends in Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros!

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

GAMES GALORE is our monthly gaming hour for teens. Choose between board games, card games, or challenging friends in Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros!

Whitehaven Booked Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Welcome to the Whitehaven Booked Club! The first of its kind, Whitehaven is starting a book club just for Teens!Beginning September 12th and every second Thursday of each mont...

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

Welcome to the Whitehaven Booked Club! 

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.

Chess!

Chess!

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at South Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, STEAM stem

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.

Randolph Chess Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play Chess? Already know how to play Chess? Come join us at Randolph and participate in our Chess club! All ability levels are welcome! If you have a Chess set...

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

Want to learn how to play Chess? Already know how to play Chess? Come join us at Randolph and participate in our Chess club! All ability levels are welcome!