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Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 15, 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.

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

Tangled in Crafts: Lazy Susans

Monday, June 15, 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!

Upcoming
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!

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

Jewel Jones, Goddess of Soul, the More Soul Band Live Concert

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Floor at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come enjoy a great concert presented by Creative Aging with Jewel Jones, Goddess of Soul, and the More Soul Band performing classic pop, rhythm and blues, gospel and country hits!

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

Come enjoy a great concert presented by Creative Aging with Jewel Jones, Goddess of Soul, and the More Soul Band performing classic pop, rhythm and blues, gospel and country hits!

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 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

🤖 V.R. Headset Experience 🤖

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

🏝️Let's Go to the Beach! This session is a fun mindfulness activity combined with a VR experience. We will practice calming breathing techniques and simple stretches on a virtual beach. 🧘‍♀️

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

🏝️Let's Go to the Beach! This session is a fun mindfulness activity combined with a VR experience. We will practice calming breathing techniques and simple stretches on a virtual beach. 🧘‍♀️

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 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Tie-Dye Tuesday

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

If you want to experience science, art, and color in one siting, so join us for a psychedelic time! Please bring at least one item you would like to tie dye. There will be a few items available, but they are limited.

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you want to experience science, art, and color in one siting, so join us for a psychedelic time! Please bring at least one item you would like to tie dye. There will be a few items available, but they are limited.

This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Explore Reading with Job

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Explore Reading with Job, the Therapy Dog.

Read to Job.  Then create a Dog craft 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: Arts & Crafts, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Explore Reading with Job, the Therapy Dog.

Read to Job.  Then create a Dog craft to take home.

For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Social Hour - Music Bingo

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Come play Music Bingo! Adult Social Hour will take place all year on the Third Tuesday of every month, so check back for next month's activity! 

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come play Music Bingo! Adult Social Hour will take place all year on the Third Tuesday of every month, so check back for next month's activity! 

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

Nailed It!

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Join us for a beginner friendly event to make your own nail art in the library. Connect with other nail art enthusiasts while you create a masterpiece for your hands.

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

Join us for a beginner friendly event to make your own nail art in the library. Connect with other nail art enthusiasts while you create a masterpiece for your hands.

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

Making Stenciled Book Bags

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

We all love the library so we all need something to tote our books in. Join us on Wednesday, June 17 at 2:30 to stencil your own canvas tote bag.

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

We all love the library so we all need something to tote our books in. Join us on Wednesday, June 17 at 2:30 to stencil your own canvas tote bag.

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 "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Dinosaur Family Fingerprints

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Children and their caregivers/families will have a "Roaring Good Time" as they work together to create dinosaur
families using stamp/ink pads, fingers/paper!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Children and their caregivers/families will have a "Roaring Good Time" as they work together to create dinosaur
families using stamp/ink pads, fingers/paper!

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 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Art to Grow with Dixon Gallery & Gardens

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come join us for a special visit from the Dixon Gallery & Gardens' Art to Grow! Participants will create their own garden diorama featuring native plants.

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

Come join us for a special visit from the Dixon Gallery & Gardens' Art to Grow! Participants will create their own garden diorama featuring native plants.

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

Thursday, June 18, 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 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

"Can I Play with My Food?" Storytime

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us for a storytime with local author Ali Manning!  She will be reading her book "Can I Play with My Food?" followed by a food focused activity.

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime with local author Ali Manning!  She will be reading her book "Can I Play with My Food?" followed by a food focused activity.

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Dad in the Picture!

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Story Times, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate your Dad!  

Share stories and snacks.  Then paint a picture for your favorite Dad for Father's Day.

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, Holidays, Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate your Dad!  

Share stories and snacks.  Then paint a picture for your favorite Dad for Father's Day.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

"Can I Play with My Food?" Storytime

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us for a storytime with local author Ali Manning!  She will be reading her book "Can I Play with My Food?" followed by a food focused activity.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime with local author Ali Manning!  She will be reading her book "Can I Play with My Food?" followed by a food focused activity.

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.

This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

One Room School House Crochet Class

Saturday, June 20, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Crochet Club

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Bring your hooks and your yarn and lets crochet!  This club is for begginers wanting to learn how to crochet, and experts that have knowledge to give.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Bring your hooks and your yarn and lets crochet!  This club is for begginers wanting to learn how to crochet, and experts that have knowledge to give.

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 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" 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 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), 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 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), 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 0-4)" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, June 22, 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.

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

Mask Making for Tweens

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

Did you know there are many how-to books in the children's department? We'll use a few today to focus on making fun masks.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Unearth A Story
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know there are many how-to books in the children's department? We'll use a few today to focus on making fun masks.

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 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Explore Puppets

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Theater, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Explore Puppets at the Cordova Branch Library.  See a performance by the Kids on the Block puppet group.  Then make a puppet of your own.

For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

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

Explore Puppets at the Cordova Branch Library.  See a performance by the Kids on the Block puppet group.  Then make a puppet of your own.

For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

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

Health and Wellness Series: Relaxing Massages

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating evening at the Hollywood Library’s exclusive Massage & Wellness Event for Adults.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating evening at the Hollywood Library’s exclusive Massage & Wellness Event for Adults.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Dinosaur Explorers: Powered by MoSH

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM stem, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Travel back in time for a hands-on dinosaur adventure! Young explorers will investigate fossils, measure life-sized dinosaurs and create their own prehistoric art while learning about the creatures that once roamed the Earth.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM stem, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Travel back in time for a hands-on dinosaur adventure! Young explorers will investigate fossils, measure life-sized dinosaurs and create their own prehistoric art while learning about the creatures that once roamed the Earth.

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 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Garden Diorama

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come and create your garden diorama with Dixon Art Gallery & Gardens featuring native plants inspired by the cutting gardens. 

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come and create your garden diorama with Dixon Art Gallery & Gardens featuring native plants inspired by the cutting gardens.