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Toddler Storytime

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Floor at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for Toddler Storytime at Randolph Library on Mondays at 10:30. We will read stories, sing, enjoy bubble time, and do a craft!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for Toddler Storytime at Randolph Library on Mondays at 10:30. We will read stories, sing, enjoy bubble time, and do a craft!

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Creative Aging Presents: Adult Water Coloring

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Join us for a relaxing and inspiring Water Coloring Class with Creative Aging designed especially for seniors, held at the Hollywood Branch Library.

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

Join us for a relaxing and inspiring Water Coloring Class with Creative Aging designed especially for seniors, held at the Hollywood Branch Library.

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Crafternoon

Monday, March 9, 2026 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)

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

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This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Paint Party!

Monday, March 9, 2026 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)

Stop by the South Branch on the 2nd Monday of each month for a special painting project! We'll try out different painting materials and techniques to make great pieces of art!

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 for a special painting project! We'll try out different painting materials and techniques to make great pieces of art!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Tangled in Crafts: Painted Face Pots

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Unleash your inner artist with the "Tangled In Crafts" series! 

Due to scheduling, we're diving into Painted Face Pots.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist with the "Tangled In Crafts" series! 

Due to scheduling, we're diving into Painted Face Pots.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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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.

This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Basic Clay /Pottery Skills

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

The Paint Pottery class is a creative, hands-on experience where participants decorate pre-made ceramic pieces using a variety of paints, tools, and techniques.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Paint Pottery class is a creative, hands-on experience where participants decorate pre-made ceramic pieces using a variety of paints, tools, and techniques.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Spring Themed Wreaths

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

What do cupcakes and spring time have in common? Not a whole lot unless you're planning to attend Cordova's Spring Themed Wreath program on MARCH 10 at 2:00.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Registration Required
Event Details:

What do cupcakes and spring time have in common? Not a whole lot unless you're planning to attend Cordova's Spring Themed Wreath program on MARCH 10 at 2:00.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Creative Aging: Beginner Acrylic Painting

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

FOR THOSE NEW TO CREATIVE AGING MEMPHIS!

This course is open only to those individuals that have never previously participated in any Creative Aging Studio Courses.

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

FOR THOSE NEW TO CREATIVE AGING MEMPHIS!

This course is open only to those individuals that have never previously participated in any Creative Aging Studio Courses.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group

Storytime @ Levi

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 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)

Customers are invited to bring their children to LevImagination Storytime for a 30-minute-long storytelling session designed to stimulate and engage their little ones' minds and imaginations!

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:

Customers are invited to bring their children to LevImagination Storytime for a 30-minute-long storytelling session designed to stimulate and engage their little ones' minds and imaginations!

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.

This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Creative Aging Studio Courses: Artists from the Harlem Renaissance (The 1920s)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Join teaching artist Carol Buchman for this 5-week homage to the works of prominent Harlem Renaissance artists including William Johnson, Romare Bearden, and Faith Ringgold.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A (FRA)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Join teaching artist Carol Buchman for this 5-week homage to the works of prominent Harlem Renaissance artists including William Johnson, Romare Bearden, and Faith Ringgold.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

LEGO Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

In Be(Tween) Time

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

In the meantime… and in between time…

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times
Event Details:

In the meantime… and in between time…

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group

South Branch Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

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!

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, 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.

Friends of the Library logo

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Between the Lines: Teen Bookmark Design

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Get ready to show off your creativity in this exciting workshop! Attendees will have the opportunity to design their very own bookmark. All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to show off your creativity in this exciting workshop! Attendees will have the opportunity to design their very own bookmark. All supplies will be provided.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group

Toddler/Preschool Story Time!

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Music, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! 

This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Creative Aging Studio Course: Early Styles of Abstract

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Join teaching artist Amy Hutcheson for this 4-week course exploring the early roots of abstract art through conversation, observation, and experiment.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Join teaching artist Amy Hutcheson for this 4-week course exploring the early roots of abstract art through conversation, observation, and experiment.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Teddy Bear Sweater Saturday

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Teddy Bear Saturday.  Share stories and snacks.  Decorate a teddy bear's sweater and then take your bear home.

Families are encouraged to bring a sweater for a child in need.

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, Community Information, Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Teddy Bear Saturday.  Share stories and snacks.  Decorate a teddy bear's sweater and then take your bear home.

Families are encouraged to bring a sweater for a child in need.

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Lego Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us for an exciting experience of building, creating, and making new friends!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting experience of building, creating, and making new friends!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

One Room School House Crochet Class

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kitchen at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

If you've ever wanted to join a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

If you've ever wanted to join a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us at the Orange Mound Library for Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads, a workshop that celebrates the power of friendship and togetherness!
 

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

Join us at the Orange Mound Library for Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads, a workshop that celebrates the power of friendship and togetherness!
 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group

South Branch Storytime

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! With a focus on early literacy skills, each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, songs/rhymes, and a craft!

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:

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! With a focus on early literacy skills, each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, songs/rhymes, and a craft!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd 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:

See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, March 16, 2026 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)

Preschoolers 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 more!

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:

Preschoolers 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 more!

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.