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Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Toddlers 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, movement activities, and more.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Toddlers 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, 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.

Storytime

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - I Love Boats!

No registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - I Love Boats!

No registration is needed.

Storytime

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - I Love Boats!

No registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - I Love Boats!

No registration is needed.

Sensory Storytime

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

This event is limited to the first 30 children. Please arrive early to secure your spot!

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

This event is limited to the first 30 children. Please arrive early to secure your spot!

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.

Mr. Bond's Science Guys

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Science!  

Mr. Bond's Science Guys return to the Cordova Library for physical science games and experiments.  Experience fun and excitement.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM stem, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Science!  

Mr. Bond's Science Guys return to the Cordova Library for physical science games and experiments.  Experience fun and excitement.

Babies and Books

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Come join us for storytime for caregivers and babies up to 18 months old. We will read stories, sing songs, and give the caregivers the opportunity to connect with each other. 

No groups please.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come join us for storytime for caregivers and babies up to 18 months old. We will read stories, sing songs, and give the caregivers the opportunity to connect with each other. 

No groups please.

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.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Come to Baby Storytime at the Cordova Branch Library.  Share stories and songs and bubbles.

This week's theme - Clothes & Hats

No registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to Baby Storytime at the Cordova Branch Library.  Share stories and songs and bubbles.

This week's theme - Clothes & Hats

No registration is needed.

Explore Rocks & Geodes!

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Explore Rocks at the Cordova Branch Library.

Learn about different kinds of rocks and then break open a geode to keep.

For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM stem, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Explore Rocks at the Cordova Branch Library.

Learn about different kinds of rocks and then break open a geode to keep.

For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Toddlers 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, movement activities, and more.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Toddlers 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, 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.

Storytime

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Clothes & Hats

No registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Clothes & Hats

No registration is needed.

Storytime

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Clothes & Hats

No registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Clothes & Hats

No registration is needed.

Storytime

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Clothes & Hats

No registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Clothes & Hats

No registration is needed.

Sensory Storytime

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

This event is limited to the first 30 children. Please arrive early to secure your spot!

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

This event is limited to the first 30 children. Please arrive early to secure your spot!

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.

Spongebob Saturday

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Spongebob Saturday.  Watch a movie, have seafaring snacks and make a sponge-paint masterpiece to take home.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Spongebob Saturday.  Watch a movie, have seafaring snacks and make a sponge-paint masterpiece to take home.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

picture of two fuzzy dogs - the one on the left is black with a white chest and the one on the right is light tan

Read with a Pup! (Children's Reading Therapy Program)

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Do you love reading AND doggies? Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Join us every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Do you love reading AND doggies? Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Join us every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

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 0-4)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times, Unearth A Story
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.

Babies and Books

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Come join us for storytime for caregivers and babies up to 18 months old. We will read stories, sing songs, and give the caregivers the opportunity to connect with each other. 

No groups please.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come join us for storytime for caregivers and babies up to 18 months old. We will read stories, sing songs, and give the caregivers the opportunity to connect with each other. 

No groups please.

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.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Come to Baby Storytime at the Cordova Branch Library.  Share stories and songs and bubbles.

This week's theme - Cowboys & Cowgirls

No registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to Baby Storytime at the Cordova Branch Library.  Share stories and songs and bubbles.

This week's theme - Cowboys & Cowgirls

No registration is needed.

Explore Art with Dixon Gallery & Garden's Art-to-Grow

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
STEAM arts, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Explore Art at the Cordova Branch Library with Dixon Gallery & Garden's Art-to-Grow.

Learn about Art and then make a masterpiece to take home.

For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM arts, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Explore Art at the Cordova Branch Library with Dixon Gallery & Garden's Art-to-Grow.

Learn about Art and then make a masterpiece to take home.

For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Toddlers 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, movement activities, and more.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Toddlers 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, 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.

Storytime

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Cowboys & Cowgirls

No registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Cowboys & Cowgirls

No registration is needed.

Storytime

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Cowboys & Cowgirls

No registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Cowboys & Cowgirls

No registration is needed.

Sensory Storytime

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

This event is limited to the first 30 children. Please arrive early to secure your spot!

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

This event is limited to the first 30 children. Please arrive early to secure your spot!

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.

Dinosaur Crew!

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Dinosaurs!

The Dinosaur Crew returns to the Cordova Library with new dinosaurs, stories and fun.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM stem, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Dinosaurs!

The Dinosaur Crew returns to the Cordova Library with new dinosaurs, stories and fun.

For all ages and no registration is needed.