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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 - Libraries, Books and Reading

No registration is needed.

Whimsy & Wonder Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us at Hollywood for storytime adventures! Listen as we read select books and spark wonder! After the stories, little ones can participate in a fun hands-on activity related to the theme of the day. Come laugh, learn, and explore with us!

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.

Lit with Lovie

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
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
Program Type: Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Literature with Lovie! 


Lovie the library dog loves to listen to books. Drop by while she's here to read her a story. We have lots of books to choose from or you can bring your own!

 

Rhythm & Beats: Musical Games & Therapeutic Drumming

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting and interactive session where children, tweens, and teens can explore the power of rhythm through musical games and drumming therapy!

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.

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators.

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.

Toddler Story Time

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:

Come join us as we explore the wonderful world of children's literature for toddlers! No groups please.

Lev(I)magination Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Welcome to the Lev(I)magintion Storytime Station! We invite you to join us as we Explore, Discover, and Learn through Reading, Singing, and Crafts at the Levi Library.

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 Storytime!  Share stories, songs and crafts

This week's theme - Libraries, Books & Reading

No registration is needed.

Worth the Risk Youth Arts

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Orange Mound Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance, Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Express yourself! Every Wednesday from January to May local artist and founder of Color Your Story Onto Mine nonprofit, Violet Newborn, will be hosting a series of social artistry workshops for Memphis youth at the Orange Mound Library.

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.

LEGO Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

Day of Play

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, Music
Event Details:

🎉 Join us at Hollywood for Day of Play! Every Wednesday, we'll pick an activity full of fun, creativity, and adventure!

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.

LENA Start Program

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children (Age 0-5)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Language Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

LENA Start Program  ( Language ENvironment Analysis)

Open to all Shelby County Residents

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.

Cherokee Story Time

10:15am - 11:15am
Children (Age 0-5)
Cherokee Library
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Stories, songs, crafts for the preschool age group.

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.

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. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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 Storytime!  Share stories, songs and crafts

This week's theme - Libraries, Books and Reading

No registration is needed.

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Lego Club. Try completing one of our Lego challenges, try your hand at one of the Lego sets in our collection, or create your own masterpiece! 

 

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.

Spring Flower Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spring is in full bloom! Join us for a crafternoon of flower making. 

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.

Booked & Busy: Tween Book Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

🎉 Calling All Book Enthusiasts! ✨

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.

Story Time!

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (Age 0-5)
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Event Details:

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

Sensory Story Time

11:00am - 12:00pm
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 designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

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.

LEGO of Your Imagination

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

Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friday at the Movies

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled movie experience at the library! Every Friday, we’ll be showing a selection of classic films, family favorites, and exciting new releases, all with free popcorn for you to enjoy.

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.

Five Fridays of Jazz

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby Stage
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Five Fridays of Jazz is sponsored by the Memphis Library Foundation and presented in conjunction with the Overton Park Shell and Shell on Wheels.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Drop Everything and Read

All Day
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

April 12th is Drop Everything and Read Day! In honor of Beverly Cleary's birthday, everyone is encouraged to put down their devices and spend some time reading.