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Electronics and Electricity Seminar

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Job and Career, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises.

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

AARP Free Tax Preparation

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

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

White Duck Scavenger Hunt

10:00am–5:00pm
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games
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

March Madness Bracket Competition

10:00am–6:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Think you've got what it takes to select a winning March Madness bracket?

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

Preschool Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-4)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
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!

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-4)
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
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 "Children (Age 0-4)" group

Baby Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Age 0-4)
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

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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 "Children (Age 0-4)" group

It's Story Time at Whitehaven Library (Children's Story Hour)

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Age 0-4)
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Whitehaven Library presents digital story time hour. Children ages 0-5 will enjoy an hour long digital story time every Monday in the Discover Read area. 

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
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.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

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

Spring Break Art Week

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
South Library
Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend your Spring Break with the South Branch Library! Each day, kids will work on a different art project.

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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 "Teens" group

Spring Break Jigsaw Puzzle Club

11:00am–4:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for a chill way to spend your Spring Break? Join us at CLOUD901 for our Spring Break Jigsaw Puzzle Club — a relaxed, creative space where teens can hang out, unwind, and tackle elaborate puzzles all week long.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Open Art Studio

11:00am–5:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Art Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts
Event Details:

Teens are welcome to continue working on skills or projects from CLOUD901 Art Programs, start a new project, or work on a creative school assignment. We have supplies available for drawing, painting, pour paint, coloring and collage art.

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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 "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

Stop, Drop, and Read

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Gaston Park Library
Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Room: Children's Area (GPK)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Children will have the opportunity to choose books they would like to read and comfort themselves in the children area on the rug, bean bags or chairs.

This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Creative Aging Presents: Adult Water Coloring

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults-Seniors
Hollywood 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 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Curious Creases Club

12:00pm–2:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Welcome to the C3!!

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Unplug & Unwind Reading Session

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Grab a YMCA snack cozy up during CLOUD901’s Unplug and Unwind!

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

Tweens 3D Print and Design Camp

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Spring Break, learn how to design 3D models and use a 3D printer!

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

Beware the Ides of March!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: History/Genealogy, Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Event Details:

Friends! Romans! Countrymen! Lend me your ears!

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

Spring Break - 📖Genre Week!📖

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Make your Spring Break EPIC at Hollywood Library as we host Genre Week! Drop in and join us for a week full of fun, hands-on and even tasty activities! Glance below to see what we are up to everyday beginning at 2pm- 3:30pm. 

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Spring Break Cooking Camp

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Raleigh Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us for a fun-filled 4-day cooking camp this Spring Break! Our camp is designed for kids ages 8-18 who love to get creative in the kitchen. This event will have little chefs whipping up delicious dishes with a twist.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Can We Talk

3:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Gaston Park Library
Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: History/Genealogy, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging teen discussion exploring the rich history of Memphis — from its musical roots and civil rights movement to influential leaders and cultural milestones that shaped our city.

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

Crafternoon

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), 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!

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

Monday Evening Story Time

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)
Gaston Park Library
Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Story time will consist of a fun interactive story using the components of DiscoverRead.  The children will be reading, talking, writing, singing and playing.