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Cordova Writing Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to wo...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome.

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

Deck the Halls-Ornament Painting

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit with our Paint Your Own Ornament event. All ages are invited to get creative and personalize their own festive ornaments. We will provide wooden or...

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

Get into the holiday spirit with our Paint Your Own Ornament event. All ages are invited to get creative and personalize their own festive ornaments. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

2025 Vision Boards for Teens

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

2025 is near and now is the perfect time to make your own vision board! Look through stacks of magazines to find inspiration and make a collage to showcase all your goals and aspir...

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Event Details:

2025 is near and now is the perfect time to make your own vision board! Look through stacks of magazines to find inspiration and make a collage to showcase all your goals and aspirations for the upcoming year. Can't think that far ahead?

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

TBR Jars

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a creative afternoon as we make “TBR” (To Be Read) jars—your personalized collection of books to dive into in 2025! In this hands-on workshop, you'll des...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a creative afternoon as we make “TBR” (To Be Read) jars—your personalized collection of books to dive into in 2025!

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

Deck the Halls-Ornament Painting

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit with our Paint Your Own Ornament event. All ages are invited to get creative and personalize their own festive ornaments. We will provide wooden or...

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

Get into the holiday spirit with our Paint Your Own Ornament event. All ages are invited to get creative and personalize their own festive ornaments. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Origami Ornaments

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Cheryl T. will be returning to the Cordova library to teach participants how to go a step beyond basic origami. We will be making holiday themed ornaments for decorations or for gi...

Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Cheryl T. will be returning to the Cordova library to teach participants how to go a step beyond basic origami. We will be making holiday themed ornaments for decorations or for gifts- your choice.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Colorcopia: Free Art Class

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Dixon's own Shawna White for an hour of learning inspired by the ever changing seasons and collections at the Gallery. No experience needed to create your own works of art...

Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join the Dixon's own Shawna White for an hour of learning inspired by the ever changing seasons and collections at the Gallery. No experience needed to create your own works of art from a wide variety of techniques!

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.

After School Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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)
Event Details:

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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
Event Details:

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

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

Wednesday, December 18, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Digital art Exploratory

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rebecca’s Hi Tech Tree House at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Get ready to unleash your creativity! Join us every Wednesday from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at CLOUD901 for an exciting, hands-on recurring class designed just for teens. Dive into the w...

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Rebecca’s Hi Tech Tree House
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Day -Teen Innovation Center

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Cooking and Food, Games, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come lean a new skill and have fun here at Cordova in the Teen Innovation centercraftscookingmoviesgamesand more

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Cooking and Food, Games, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Come lean a new skill and have fun here at Cordova in the Teen Innovation center

  • crafts
  • cooking
  • movies
  • games
  • and more

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sit-N-Stitch Fiber Arts Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come join us at the East Shelby Library Branch to work on your current knitting or crochet project with fellow artists in the Memphis area! Make connections with and learn new tric...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us at the East Shelby Library Branch to work on your current knitting or crochet project with fellow artists in the Memphis area! Make connections with and learn new tricks and tips from other local artists. 

 

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

Christmas Stockings Arts & Crafts

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrating the 12 Day of Christmas, we here at the Orange Mound branch would like to invite you and your loved ones to a festive hour of arts, crafts, and music to get the holiday...

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

Celebrating the 12 Day of Christmas, we here at the Orange Mound branch would like to invite you and your loved ones to a festive hour of arts, crafts, and music to get the holiday vibes going and bring in that Christmas cheer!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Family Storytime - Dance!

Saturday, December 21, 2024 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)
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 grea...

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.

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" group.

One Room School House Crochet Class

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 we...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.

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.

Pre-School Storytime

Monday, December 23, 2024 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)
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. Groups must pre-register.

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:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. Groups must pre-register.

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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

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

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

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.

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.

Crafternoon

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at 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
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
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

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.

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to wo...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Digital art Exploratory

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rebecca’s Hi Tech Tree House at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Get ready to unleash your creativity! Join us every Wednesday from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at CLOUD901 for an exciting, hands-on recurring class designed just for teens. Dive into the w...

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Rebecca’s Hi Tech Tree House
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sit-N-Stitch Fiber Arts Club

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come join us at the East Shelby Library Branch to work on your current knitting or crochet project with fellow artists in the Memphis area! Make connections with and learn new tric...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us at the East Shelby Library Branch to work on your current knitting or crochet project with fellow artists in the Memphis area! Make connections with and learn new tricks and tips from other local artists. 

 

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

Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

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

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

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

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

Pre-School Storytime

Monday, December 30, 2024 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)
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. Groups must pre-register.

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:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. Groups must pre-register.

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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

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

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

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.