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Halloween Mask Making!

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Let's create a spooky Halloween mask together! What will you create? 

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
Event Details:

Let's create a spooky Halloween mask together! What will you create? 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

cartoon images of movie-themed items (popcorn, tickets, reel of film, and clapboard) on a yellow background

STEAM Week - Movie Day

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Get the whole family together for a Fall Break movie! Sticking with our STEAM Week theme, our movie will be one that focuses on technology - Ron's Gone Wrong

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Get the whole family together for a Fall Break movie! Sticking with our STEAM Week theme, our movie will be one that focuses on technology - Ron's Gone Wrong

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Fall (Break) Into Good Books with Local Children's Authors

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Library and learn what it's like to be a children's book author.  Meet 3 new children's authors, listen to them read their books and talk about the writing...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Library and learn what it's like to be a children's book author.  Meet 3 new children's authors, listen to them read their books and talk about the writing experience, then write and illustrate your own book.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Chess!

Chess!

Thursday, October 10, 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

Randolph Chess Club

Thursday, October 10, 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!

movie

Movie Day! Fall Break

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Movie Day! Last day of fall break. Wear your pajamas and join us for a movie and pizza party! ***Ages 10-18

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Movie Day! Last day of fall break. Wear your pajamas and join us for a movie and pizza party!

 

***Ages 10-18

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

photo of the I-40 bridge in Memphis, TN

STEAM Week - Building Bridges

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Bridges have been around for centuries to help people make it from one side of a body of water or canyon to another. Try your hand at building a bridge to cross a divide using toot...

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

Bridges have been around for centuries to help people make it from one side of a body of water or canyon to another. Try your hand at building a bridge to cross a divide using toothpicks and marshmallows.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Orange Mound Bound animation

Orange Mound Bound w/ Darlene Newman

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Darlene Newman continues to prove that there's no place like the 'Mound with her new animated series, Orange Mound Bound. Join us as we watch the first episode, meet the cast, and ...

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: Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Darlene Newman continues to prove that there's no place like the 'Mound with her new animated series, Orange Mound Bound.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

cartoon of two children cooking, wearing chef hats

Family Storytime - Cooking

Saturday, October 12, 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 cooking!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Guitar for Everyone Poster

Guitar for Everyone: Beginner's Bootcamp

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Music, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bri...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music, STEAM arts
Event Details:

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar), but that's all you need to bring.

Huichol Yarn Art

Maker Saturday - Huichol Yarn Art (“Nierikas”)

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

In this program, children will create artwork using Mexican Huichol yarn painting.  With this textured craft, they will have the opportunity to explore their creativity.  ...

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

In this program, children will create artwork using Mexican Huichol yarn painting.  With this textured craft, they will have the opportunity to explore their creativity.

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.

Lego Club

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randolph Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Randolph Library
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.

Photograph Notice

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pumpkin

Pumpkin Painting Palooza!

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of pumpkin decorating, where you can let your creativity shine! Whether you prefer spooky, silly, or downright spectacular designs, we’ve got the supplies ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of pumpkin decorating, where you can let your creativity shine! Whether you prefer spooky, silly, or downright spectacular designs, we’ve got the supplies and the space to bring your pumpkin vision to life.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Family Storytime

Monday, October 14, 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, October 14, 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.

group of children at a table all painting

Paint Party

Monday, October 14, 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.

Story Time

Story Time

Tuesday, October 15, 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. 

EN EL CINE: ENCANTO

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us by joining us for the showing of Encanto. The movie Encanto was inspired by many parts of Colombian culture including its people, architec...

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us by joining us for the showing of Encanto. The movie Encanto was inspired by many parts of Colombian culture including its people, architecture, food, and dance.

Jack-o'-lantern Paper Crafting!

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Let's craft a paper jack-o-lantern! 

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

Let's craft a paper jack-o-lantern! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, October 15, 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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Porter Street Barbershop Storytime

Wednesday, October 16, 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.

legoclub

Lego Club

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Lego Club. Try completing one of our Lego challenges, try your hand at one of the Lego sets in our collection, or create your own masterpiece!  &n...

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, Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Lego Club. Try completing one of our Lego challenges, try your hand at one of the Lego sets in our collection, or create your own masterpiece! 

 

 

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, October 16, 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.

W.H.A.M (Whitehaven Anime and Manga)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Join us at the Whitehaven Library for a fun exploration of Japanese anime and comics. We'll dive into monthly screenings of popular anime and engage in discussions and activities o...

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

Join us at the Whitehaven Library for a fun exploration of Japanese anime and comics. We'll dive into monthly screenings of popular anime and engage in discussions and activities on manga trends and Japanese culture. 

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.