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Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (Age 0-5)
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 3-5. 

Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Children (Age 0-5)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

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

This week's theme - Australian Animals

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Harvest of Recipes: A Community Thanksgiving Cookbook

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Holidays
Event Details:

Join us as we create a special Thanksgiving recipe book featuring delicious dishes from our community.

Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (Age 0-5)
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! 


 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Sensory Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

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

Fun Film Fridays

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us on Fridays for a fun, kid-friendly film at the Whitehaven Library.

Mr. Magic visits Whitehaven Library!

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

 

Step right up and get ready to be amazed! 🎩✨

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.

Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Holidays
Event Details:

Join us for a Thanksgiving adventure around the library! Kids will search high and low for clues in this holiday hunt.

Embracing Autism Interactive Play

9:00am - 10:00am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM stem, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for fun and engaging activities for participants of Embracing Autism. Let's make playdough using safe and simple products.

Embracing Autism

10:00am - 11:00am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment. 

 

 

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.

Family Fun - Blackbeard the Pirate Day

11:00am - 11:45am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History/Genealogy, Story Times
Event Details:

Ahoy!  Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Blackbeard the Pirate Day.  Learn all about this famous pirate from Captain Davy.  Meet the mermaids who bring treasures and stories.

Family Storytime - Giving Thanks

11:00am - 11:45am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. Join us for books about the importance of gratitude in our daily lives! 

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.

Memphest!!!

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city!  Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts.

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.

Thankful Saturday!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8)
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids are invited to come to their Randolph Branch Library and make gratitude themed crafts and cards.

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.

Pre-School Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
Children (Age 0-5)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children (Age 0-5)
Randolph Library
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.

Baby Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (Age 0-5)
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

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

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
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.

Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Randolph Library
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.

Babies & Books

10:15am - 11:00am
Children (Age 0-5)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times

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.

Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Gather around and enjoy a good story followed by a crafting activity. 

Read, Create, Move: Storytime at North!

11:00am - 11:30am
Children (Age 0-5)
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for some classic tales every Tuesday!

We will read a story and enjoy some simple coloring sheets and crafts. 

Baby Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Children (Age 0-5)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Baby Storytime!  Share stories and songs and bubbles!

This week's theme: Happy Thanksgiving!

No registration is needed.

Ramen and Reels : My Hero Academia

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Orange Mound Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy afternoon at the Orange Mound Library! We’ll be watching My Hero Academia: Two Heroes and enjoying delicious ramen together.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.