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Family Fun - Zumba for kids

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Yumba!  Move and groove in the music. Then finish up with yummy healthy snacks.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: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Yumba!  Move and groove in the music. Then finish up with yummy healthy snacks.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

overhead cartoon of an airplane

Family Storytime - Mail Time

Saturday, September 28, 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. This week's theme...

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. This week's theme is the mail!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Woman sitting and meditating

New Moon, New You: Meditate, Manifest, and Mobilize

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy Instruction, Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a transformative day at the Orange Mound Library on September 28 from 11 AM to 3:30 PM to celebrate the Fall Equinox—a perfect time for new beginnings and balance! Our ...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy Instruction, Music
Event Details:

Join us for a transformative day at the Orange Mound Library on September 28 from 11 AM to 3:30 PM to celebrate the Fall Equinox—a perfect time for new beginnings and balance!

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

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cut out pieces of text and images from magazines, arranged on a board

New Moon, New You: Vision Board Workshop

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of dreaming big and setting goals with our vision board workshop as a part of our New Moon, New You event! We'll provide snacks and everything you need to ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of dreaming big and setting goals with our vision board workshop as a part of our New Moon, New You event!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Hollywood Douglass Block Party

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It's time for our annual Hollywood Douglass Block party! Join us for food, games, music, and resources. We will have community resources available about employment, education, and ...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

It's time for our annual Hollywood Douglass Block party! Join us for food, games, music, and resources.

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

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JobLINC Career Center - Memphis Public Libraries

JobLINC Booth @ Hollywood Douglass Block Party

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Job and Career
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Community Resources Organizations will be on-site.

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Job and Career
Event Details:

Community Resources Organizations will be on-site.

Sound bath

New Moon, New You: Sound Bath & Reiki Experience

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us on September 28 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM as a part of our New Moon, New You event for a relaxing sound bath and reiki session led by Maria of Lucyja Hygge. Experience the heali...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Join us on September 28 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM as a part of our New Moon, New You event for a relaxing sound bath and reik

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.

Teen Girl Talk

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Come learn about teen girl health and hygiene. Personal kits will be provided for you.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room C (ESB)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Come learn about teen girl health and hygiene. Personal kits will be provided for you.  

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.

Cordova Fall Movie Night

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the 2nd annual Cordova Fall Movie Night! We will have excited movies, snacks, and movie box giveaways!Outdoor movie nights will take place next to the book drop an...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for the 2nd annual Cordova Fall Movie Night! 

We will have excited movies, snacks, and movie box giveaways!

Outdoor movie nights will take place next to the book drop and indoor movie nights will be in Room A.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Family Storytime

Monday, September 30, 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, September 30, 2024 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)
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 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

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, October 1, 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. 

construction paper bats on sticks

Make a Bat for our Library

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Help us decorate the library for Halloween! Kids 3 and up will each be given a paper bat to decorate with a variety of materials, and each bat will be hung up in the library. 

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Event Details:

Help us decorate the library for Halloween! Kids 3 and up will each be given a paper bat to decorate with a variety of materials, and each bat will be hung up in the library. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Coding Club Python Seminar

Tuesday, October 1, 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! 

chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, October 1, 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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Halloween Scavenger Hunt!

All Day
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come and search our shelves and see what spooky characters will you discover! 

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come and search our shelves and see what spooky characters will you discover! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Porter Street Barbershop Storytime

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Outreach Event, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Connect Crew will offer storytime to children while they wait to get their haircut. We will have several exciting stories to share! This program is in partnership with B.L.O.C. Squ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Outreach Event, Story Times
Event Details:

Connect Crew will offer storytime to children while they wait to get their haircut. We will have several exciting stories to share! This program is in partnership with B.L.O.C. Squad Memphis Better Lives Opportunity Community.

The History of Piñatas

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for Hispanic Heritage Month and discover the history of piñatas and why they are important in celebrations! You’ll get to explore colorful piñata stories and decorate and f...

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

Join us for Hispanic Heritage Month and discover the history of piñatas and why they are important in celebrations! You’ll get to explore colorful piñata stories and decorate and fill your own piñata!

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.

Read to the Dog

Wednesday, October 2, 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.

Chess!

Chess!

Thursday, October 3, 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
Arts and Crafts

Afterschool Chill Club

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Chill Club at Orange Mound Library is the perfect way to chill out after a long day at school.  Enjoy a snack and choose how you'd like to spend your time. We will have an art...

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

Chill Club at Orange Mound Library is the perfect way to chill out after a long day at school.  Enjoy a snack and choose how you'd like to spend your 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.

Sensory Storytime

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:00am
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.

Kings + Queens of the Board (Board Game Club)

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Are you a chess master, a checkers traditionalist, or maybe dominos and backgammon are more your style. Whatever you love to play and no matter your skill levels everyone is welcom...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Are you a chess master, a checkers traditionalist, or maybe dominos and backgammon are more your style. Whatever you love to play and no matter your skill levels everyone is welcomed here at "The Board".

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Yoga with a Twist

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Come join us a certified yoga instructor for a fun yoga class for kids! Participants will receive and introduction to yoga and its benefits, a warm up game, a physical activity, cr...

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

Come join us a certified yoga instructor for a fun yoga class for kids! Participants will receive and introduction to yoga and its benefits, a warm up game, a physical activity, crafts, and then cool down and relax.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.