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Movie Days at East Shelby Library

Saturday, May 18, 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!

Tennessee State Park logo featuring stacked hexagonal shapes with outdoor activities in each hexagon (hiking, fishing, and camping).

Park Ranger Visit featuring The BONE BOX!

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (BAR) at Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Exhibits, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Our first official summer program will be a visit with a Tennessee State Park ranger who will be showing off a collection of bones from local animals! You'll learn a lot about the ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Exhibits, Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Our first official summer program will be a visit with a Tennessee State Park ranger who will be showing off a collection of bones from local animals!

REad to the Dog!

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Time Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literature Classes, Music, STEAM stem, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us as we have an incredible story time with our favorite library pup Lovie! Lovie absolutely loves story time, and she loves it so much more when she can share it with all of ...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literature Classes, Music, STEAM stem, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us as we have an incredible story time with our favorite library pup Lovie! Lovie absolutely loves story time, and she loves it so much more when she can share it with all of her friends!

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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Summer Sockhop

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Games, Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Whitehaven Library to dance, enjoy games, music, and ice cream with your friends! This sockhop is to celebrate the end of the school year and the exciting beginn...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Whitehaven Library to dance, enjoy games, music, and ice cream with your friends! This sockhop is to celebrate the end of the school year and the exciting beginning of summer. 

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.

CodeCrafters HTML & Web Design

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters. This comprehe...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters.

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.

Crafternoon

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
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

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Granny squares and hands holding yarn.

Tweens and Teens Crochet Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (BAR) at Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Tweens and young teens are invited to learn the basics of crochet and discuss the possibility of meeting monthly. One crochet hook per attendee will be offered, along with a small ...

Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Tweens and young teens are invited to learn the basics of crochet and discuss the possibility of meeting monthly. One crochet hook per attendee will be offered, along with a small selection of yarn. Just bring yourself!

chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, May 21, 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.

Pickleball

Pickleball - Open Play Tuesdays!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us each Tuesday evening in May for 'open play' pickleball on our three courts here at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library parking lot! We have balls and paddles for folks to...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (CEN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us each Tuesday evening in May for 'open play' pickleball on our three courts here at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library parking lot! We have balls and paddles for folks to use, or feel free to bring your own. No registration required!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Cultures in the Haven: Pop Culture Trends

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Boba Tea, Anime, and K-Dramas, let's talk about it! Join us at the library and have a discussion about the growth and impact of Asian pop culture trends in recent years. 

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games
Event Details:

Boba Tea, Anime, and K-Dramas, let's talk about it! Join us at the library and have a discussion about the growth and impact of Asian pop culture trends in recent years. 

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.

After School Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

CodeCrafters HTML & Web Design

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters. This comprehe...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters.

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.

Whodunnit?!

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Try and guess the answer to a mystery at Hollywood Library! Join us for an interactive game. Answer the questions and you may be the first to figure out Whodunnit!?

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Try and guess the answer to a mystery at Hollywood Library! Join us for an interactive game. Answer the questions and you may be the first to figure out Whodunnit!?

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.

CodeCrafters HTML & Web Design

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters. This comprehe...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters.

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.

Family Fun - Pet Day

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

May is National Pets Month.  Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate your pet!  Share stories and snacks.  Draw a picture of your pet (or the pet you'd like ...

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

May is National Pets Month.  Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate your pet!  Share stories and snacks.  Draw a picture of your pet (or the pet you'd like to have), and then decorate a frame to put your drawing in.

Eat This Book storytime

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Story Times
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Saturday, May 25th- Today, children ages 8-13 and their caregivers will learn how to make their own custom tacos with Chef Chasidy from 5 Senses Farming Agriculture and Culinary Ar...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Saturday, May 25th- Today, children ages 8-13 and their caregivers will learn how to make their own custom tacos with Chef Chasidy from 5 Senses Farming Agriculture and Culinary Arts Program. Attendees must register, limit 10.

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.

Sowing the Seeds for My Community

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Library Support
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Every 4th Saturday, from 1-4 p.m., Mr. James Williams of Sowing Seeds Enterprises will offer free haircuts to our patrons. Patrons must be between the ages of 3-17 in order to take...

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library Support
Event Details:

Every 4th Saturday, from 1-4 p.m., Mr. James Williams of Sowing Seeds Enterprises will offer free haircuts to our patrons. Patrons must be between the ages of 3-17 in order to take part in this event.
 

Frayser Spring Art Workshop

Frayser Spring Art Workshop For Children With Violet Newborn

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

The Frayser Branch library presents a Spring Art Workshop for Children. Violet Newborn, artist, author, creative life skills Instructor, and founder of the Compassion Arts Recovery...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

The Frayser Branch library presents a Spring Art Workshop for Children.

Look Good, Feel Good: Learn from a pageant winner how to shine inside and out!

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at North Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to look and feel good while also taking care of your health and well-being? Join us for a fun and informative series of events hosted by Miss Black South M...

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to look and feel good while also taking care of your health and well-being?

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.

Make a Marshmallow Catapult STEM Program

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (BAR) at Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Outreach Event, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Use those logical thinking skills and make a marshmallow catapult to fling a marshmallow across the room! Join Mr. Tim Roberts from the Tennessee Ag Extension office to put your ST...

Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Outreach Event, STEAM stem
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Use those logical thinking skills and make a marshmallow catapult to fling a marshmallow across the room! Join Mr. Tim Roberts from the Tennessee Ag Extension office to put your STEM skills to work!

Arts and Crafts

Tween Zone

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Tween Zone is a chance for tweens ages 10-12 to chill out after school. Need to give your mind a break? Stop by the children's department to create art, play games, and chill. ...

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

Tween Zone is a chance for tweens ages 10-12 to chill out after school. Need to give your mind a break? Stop by the children's department to create art, play games, and chill. 

chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, May 28, 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.

Pickleball

Pickleball - Open Play Tuesdays!

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us each Tuesday evening in May for 'open play' pickleball on our three courts here at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library parking lot! We have balls and paddles for folks to...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (CEN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us each Tuesday evening in May for 'open play' pickleball on our three courts here at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library parking lot! We have balls and paddles for folks to use, or feel free to bring your own. No registration required!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

After School Club

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games