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Pre-K Projects: Photo Decorating

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Kids will bring some color to black and white photographs with markers and crayons!

All Pre-K Projects will also include a read-aloud story related to the project.  

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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids will bring some color to black and white photographs with markers and crayons!

All Pre-K Projects will also include a read-aloud story related to the project.  

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.

Come enjoy great music!

Kashjimer & Co. Live Concert

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Floor at South Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come enjoy a great concert presented by Creative Aging with Kashjimer & Co. performing some great classic hits. More details to come soon.

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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music
Event Details:

Come enjoy a great concert presented by Creative Aging with Kashjimer & Co. performing some great classic hits. More details to come soon.

A fortress deep in mid-construction

South Summer Lego Club

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

South Branch Library has a treasure trove of legos waiting to be built. Join our Lego club every other Wednesday at noon and grab a pile. We can't wait to see what you make. 

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

South Branch Library has a treasure trove of legos waiting to be built. Join our Lego club every other Wednesday at noon and grab a pile. We can't wait to see what you make. 

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.

clipart of film clapboard, canister of film, two tickets, and a bucket of popcorn on a yellow background

Family Movie Day

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Grab the whole family for a fun movie day at the South Branch Library!

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

Grab the whole family for a fun movie day at the South Branch Library!

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.

Guitars

Guitar Club

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at South Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens

Learn the basics or just jam out. South Branch Library has guitars ready to strum and a guitarist ready to teach. All you need is the will to learn. 

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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Learn the basics or just jam out. South Branch Library has guitars ready to strum and a guitarist ready to teach. All you need is the will to learn. 

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.

graphic of a paintbrush leaving a path of rainbow colors behind it as it moves

Family Storytime - Painting

Saturday, June 21, 2025 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)

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. Join us for a storytime about the fun and excitement of painting! 

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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. Join us for a storytime about the fun and excitement of painting! 

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.

photo of a print in red, orange, and yellow being pulled off its stamp/printing press

Techniques in Print Making

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Learn about and try out different print/stamp-making techniques! 

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Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Learn about and try out different print/stamp-making techniques! 

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.

photo of homemade shakers made from toilet paper rolls, washi tape, and bottlecaps

Pre-K Projects: DIY Shakers

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Get ready to make some noise! In this Pre-K Project, we'll be making shakers out of household items and will hold a little jam session at the end.

All Pre-K Projects will also include a read-aloud story related to the project.  

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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music
Event Details:

Get ready to make some noise! In this Pre-K Project, we'll be making shakers out of household items and will hold a little jam session at the end.

All Pre-K Projects will also include a read-aloud story related to the project.  

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.

clipart of three books stacked with the middle book saying "encyclopedia" on the spine and the top book marked as "poetry". There are flowers coming out from behind the books.

Poetry Stations

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

Try your hand at blackout, collage, shape poetry and more! 

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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Try your hand at blackout, collage, shape poetry and more! 

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.

Fun Thursday with our monthly Bingo

Bingo

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come join our Fun Thursday Bingo! You will enjoy the laughing, music, bingo games and the good time gathering. 

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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join our Fun Thursday Bingo! You will enjoy the laughing, music, bingo games and the good time gathering. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Chess!

Long Live the King of Chess @ South

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at South Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Come learn how to play the game at South Branch library or challenge veteran players in a friendly match of strategy and tactics. Long Live the King! 

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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Come learn how to play the game at South Branch library or challenge veteran players in a friendly match of strategy and tactics. Long Live the King! 

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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Pre-K Projects: Paper Masks

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Kids will explore their imaginations and practice motor skills while decorating masks.

All Pre-K Projects will also include a read-aloud story related to the project.  

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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids will explore their imaginations and practice motor skills while decorating masks.

All Pre-K Projects will also include a read-aloud story related to the project.  

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.

A fortress deep in mid-construction

South Summer Lego Club

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

South Branch Library has a treasure trove of legos waiting to be built. Join our Lego club every other Wednesday at noon and grab a pile. We can't wait to see what you make. 

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

South Branch Library has a treasure trove of legos waiting to be built. Join our Lego club every other Wednesday at noon and grab a pile. We can't wait to see what you make. 

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.

two photos of painted ping pong balls over tea lights. The top picture is with the lights on and the bottom picture shows a dark room with the tea lights lit

Ping Pong Ball Lanterns

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Decorate ping pong balls and then see the light shine through them as you make your own ping pong ball lantern! 

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Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Decorate ping pong balls and then see the light shine through them as you make your own ping pong ball lantern! 

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!

Long Live the King of Chess @ South

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at South Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Come learn how to play the game at South Branch library or challenge veteran players in a friendly match of strategy and tactics. Long Live the King! 

View Details
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Come learn how to play the game at South Branch library or challenge veteran players in a friendly match of strategy and tactics. Long Live the King! 

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.

clipart of three children dancing with music notes above their heads

Family Storytime - Dance!

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, 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. Dancing is a great way to move and express ourselves.

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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, 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. Dancing is a great way to move and express ourselves.

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.

photo of a small sculpture made out of colored pipe cleaners and beads

Wire Sculptures

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

Sculptures can be made of all different types of materials. Join us for this opportunity to express yourself with pipe cleaners, beads, and other materials. 

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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Sculptures can be made of all different types of materials. Join us for this opportunity to express yourself with pipe cleaners, beads, and other materials. 

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.

Computer Class

Coding with Python @ South

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come to South and learn to code in a fun and interactive way. There are no prerequisites for this program and laptops are provided. 

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to South and learn to code in a fun and interactive way. There are no prerequisites for this program and laptops are provided. 

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.

photograph of a symmetry painting

Pre-K Projects: Symmetry Painting

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Let's learn about symmetry! This art project will allow kids to paint and see how symmetry works when items show up in the same spot on both sides of a fold. 

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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let's learn about symmetry! This art project will allow kids to paint and see how symmetry works when items show up in the same spot on both sides of a fold. 

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.

Come enjoy a calm atmosphere while making jewelry.

Jewelry Making/Creative Aging

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Come enjoy the calm atmosphere as our senior patron's participant in the introduction to the tools and materials used to create original jewelry. Sponsored by: Creative Aging /Instructor-Queen Clower

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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come enjoy the calm atmosphere as our senior patron's participant in the introduction to the tools and materials used to create original jewelry. Sponsored by: Creative Aging /Instructor-Queen Clower

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.

Computer Class

Coding with Python @ South

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come to South and learn to code in a fun and interactive way. There are no prerequisites for this program and laptops are provided. 

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to South and learn to code in a fun and interactive way. There are no prerequisites for this program and laptops are provided. 

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.

photo of a child finger knitting with magenta yarn

Finger Knitting

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

You might think that to knit you need knitting needles, but this project allows you to learn how to knit using just your fingers. 

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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

You might think that to knit you need knitting needles, but this project allows you to learn how to knit using just your fingers. 

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.

Computer Class

Coding with Python @ South

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come to South and learn to code in a fun and interactive way. There are no prerequisites for this program and laptops are provided. 

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to South and learn to code in a fun and interactive way. There are no prerequisites for this program and laptops are provided. 

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.

Computer Class

Coding with Python @ South

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come to South and learn to code in a fun and interactive way. There are no prerequisites for this program and laptops are provided. 

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to South and learn to code in a fun and interactive way. There are no prerequisites for this program and laptops are provided. 

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.