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REad to the Dog!

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Time Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literature Classes, Music, STEAM stem, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us as we have an incredible story time with our favorite library pup Lovie! Lovie absolutely loves story time, and she loves it so much more when she can share it with all of ...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literature Classes, Music, STEAM stem, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us as we have an incredible story time with our favorite library pup Lovie! Lovie absolutely loves story time, and she loves it so much more when she can share it with all of her friends!

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.

Summer Sockhop

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Games, Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Whitehaven Library to dance, enjoy games, music, and ice cream with your friends! This sockhop is to celebrate the end of the school year and the exciting beginn...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Whitehaven Library to dance, enjoy games, music, and ice cream with your friends! This sockhop is to celebrate the end of the school year and the exciting beginning of summer. 

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.

Songwriter Salon Workshop Series with Memphis legend Bobby Whitlock

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Songwriters Salon Workshop Series kicks off May 20th, 6pm-7.30 at Cossitt Library with legendary Memphis singer-songwriter Bobby Whitlock. Songwriters Salon is a monthly meet up di...

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Songwriters Salon Workshop Series kicks off May 20th, 6pm-7.30 at Cossitt Library with legendary Memphis singer-songwriter Bobby Whitlock.

Lapsit Story Time

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (BAR) at Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Music, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a lap-sit story time for toddlers ages 1-3! We'll share books, songs, and play time each week! No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a lap-sit story time for toddlers ages 1-3! We'll share books, songs, and play time each week! No registration necessary.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room (BAR) at Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Join us for a preschool story time for children ages 2-5! We'll share books, songs, a craft, and more each week! No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a preschool story time for children ages 2-5! We'll share books, songs, a craft, and more each week! No registration necessary.

Teen Innovation Center

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. cookingmoviesboard gamesvideo gamesquiet spacecricut and more

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. 

  • cooking
  • movies
  • board games
  • video games
  • quiet space
  • cricut 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.

movie event

Movie Day

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (CRE) at Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event, Theater
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a cinematic escape at our Movie Day Extravaganza! We're rolling out the red carpet for a FREE afternoon of popcorn-munching, movie magic, and maybe even a few surprises...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (CRE)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event, Theater
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a cinematic escape at our Movie Day Extravaganza! We're rolling out the red carpet for a FREE afternoon of popcorn-munching, movie magic, and maybe even a few surprises.

Teens Turn Up Fridays

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, College Preparation, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Exhibits, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Language Classes, Literature Classes, Movies, Music
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens Turn Up Fridays is time for our teens to express themselves through music, arts, and crafts. It's also a time for us to explore new skills and experiences like learning new l...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, College Preparation, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Exhibits, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Language Classes, Literature Classes, Movies, Music
Event Details:

Teens Turn Up Fridays is time for our teens to express themselves through music, arts, and crafts.

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.

People stepping, Chicago-style!

Chicago Stepping @ Levi

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Library Support, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is coming to the Levi Library. Join us every Saturday* starting on April 27 and ending on June 29 from 11:30-12:30, as Anthony Boone (aka-The Professor) demonstrat...

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library Support, Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is coming to the Levi Library.

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.

Lapsit Story Time

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (BAR) at Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Music, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a lap-sit story time for toddlers ages 1-3! We'll share books, songs, and play time each week! No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a lap-sit story time for toddlers ages 1-3! We'll share books, songs, and play time each week! No registration necessary.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room (BAR) at Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Join us for a preschool story time for children ages 2-5! We'll share books, songs, a craft, and more each week! No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a preschool story time for children ages 2-5! We'll share books, songs, a craft, and more each week! No registration necessary.

Teen Innovation Center

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. cookingmoviesboard gamesvideo gamesquiet spacecricut and more

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. 

  • cooking
  • movies
  • board games
  • video games
  • quiet space
  • cricut 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.

Teens Turn Up Fridays

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, College Preparation, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Exhibits, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Language Classes, Literature Classes, Movies, Music
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens Turn Up Fridays is time for our teens to express themselves through music, arts, and crafts. It's also a time for us to explore new skills and experiences like learning new l...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, College Preparation, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Exhibits, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Language Classes, Literature Classes, Movies, Music
Event Details:

Teens Turn Up Fridays is time for our teens to express themselves through music, arts, and crafts.

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.

People stepping, Chicago-style!

Chicago Stepping @ Levi

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Library Support, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is coming to the Levi Library. Join us every Saturday* starting on April 27 and ending on June 29 from 11:30-12:30, as Anthony Boone (aka-The Professor) demonstrat...

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library Support, Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is coming to the Levi Library.

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.

Frozen Hula Hoop Challenge!

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Games, Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Join us as we maintain and/or develop or motor skills through hula hoops! What's so hard about hula hooping? You have to finish an entire popsicle without letting your hula hoop fa...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (WHI)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Join us as we maintain and/or develop or motor skills through hula hoops! What's so hard about hula hooping? You have to finish an entire popsicle without letting your hula hoop fall to the ground! Are you up for the challenge?

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.

Everybody Has Rhythm: An Inspirational and Fun Experience For Beginning and Intermediate Drummers

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you. Wheth...

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Everybody Has Rhythm: An Inspirational and Fun Experience For Beginning and Intermediate Drummers

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you. Wheth...

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Cameron Ross

Saxophone Techniques 4-Part Series (Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Summer)

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This course is geared towards students of all levels. It focuses on fundamentals such as sound, technique, music reading, and improvisation. Participants will learn how to effectiv...

Open
Required
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

This course is geared towards students of all levels. It focuses on fundamentals such as sound, technique, music reading, and improvisation. Participants will learn how to effectively practice and make individual goals on the instrument.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Lapsit Story Time

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (BAR) at Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Music, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a lap-sit story time for toddlers ages 1-3! We'll share books, songs, and play time each week! No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a lap-sit story time for toddlers ages 1-3! We'll share books, songs, and play time each week! No registration necessary.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room (BAR) at Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Join us for a preschool story time for children ages 2-5! We'll share books, songs, a craft, and more each week! No registration necessary.

Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a preschool story time for children ages 2-5! We'll share books, songs, a craft, and more each week! No registration necessary.

Teen Innovation Center

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. cookingmoviesboard gamesvideo gamesquiet spacecricut and more

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. 

  • cooking
  • movies
  • board games
  • video games
  • quiet space
  • cricut 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.

Everybody Has Rhythm: An Inspirational and Fun Experience For Beginning and Intermediate Drummers

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you. Wheth...

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Everybody Has Rhythm: An Inspirational and Fun Experience For Beginning and Intermediate Drummers

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you. Wheth...

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Everybody Has Rhythm: An Inspirational and Fun Experience For Beginning and Intermediate Drummers

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you. Wheth...

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.