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Family Fun - Summer gardening for kids!

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, Gardening
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for a summer gardening class for kids.  The Cordova Garden Club will bring lots of information and activities for kid of all ages.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group

International Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
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)
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Cultural Awareness, Story Times
Event Details:

Adu! Come to International Storytime to hear Nyale Pieh, Children's Librarian at the Orange Mound branch, perform a storytime that honors her ancestral country, Sierra Leone.

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This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Papermaking Workshop for Children: Part I

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Following step-by-step instructions, children will learn how to make handmade paper!  Local artist Katey Henriksen Gardner will be on hand to share her skills with participants in this fun and awesome workshop.

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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.

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International Storytime: The Philippines!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Cultural Awareness, Story Times
Event Details:

Families are invited to join us at Your Randolph Branch Library for an International Storytime featuring The Philippines! We will celebrate the country and culture with stories, snacks, and a craft!

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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East Shelby Library : Movie Day

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Preschool 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 for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register.

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-5)
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.

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

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.

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Friends of the Library

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group

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.

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This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Water Color Painting with a Twist

11:30am–12:30pm
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 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM
Event Details:

Discover the magic of watercolor painting with a twist — we'll sprinkle salt onto our wet paint to create beautiful, textured effects. All materials provided; just bring your creativity!

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This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group

Finger Painting for Toddlers

12:00pm–2:00pm
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
Event Details:

We invite our patrons and their small ones to come and express themselves through finger painting! This two-part series is also designed to teach them how to associate colors with emotions and thoughts.

Special Notes

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This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group

Scavenger Hunt!

10:00am–6:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Find your Favorite Book Characters! 

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

Babies and 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: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Come join us for story time appropriate for the youngest children! No groups please.

Special Notes

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

Story Time!

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

Come and join us for a super cool story time! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

DiscoverRead

10:45am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Gaston Park Library
Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Children will have the opportunity to read with others to increase literacy.  The children will be using the concept of DiscoverRead and work with some of the components of reading, writing, talking, singing and playing.

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

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 - Let's go on a Picnic!

No registration is needed.

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

Color Our World: Pre-School Story Time

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (Age 0-5)
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Summer is the perfect time for parents to keep their little learners, learning. During our story time, we will share books that are perfect for summer reading along with a related art activity. Please mark this program on your calendar!

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.

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Pre-K Projects: Paper Masks

1:00pm–1:30pm
Children (Age 0-5)
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids will explore their imaginations and practice motor skills while decorating masks.

All Pre-K Projects will also include a read-aloud story related to the project.  

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.

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This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Art to Grow with the Dixon Gallery and Gardens

2:00pm–3:00pm
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 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Please join us for a special program with The Dixon's Art to Grow Program! 

Participants ages 8-12 are invited to learn about art then create their own masterpiece to take home. 

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Tuesday@2

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cherokee Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

An hour full of crafts and games at the Cherokee Library.  A different activity will be presented each week.  Registration recommended, but not required.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

All About Books Book Club: Dog Man

2:00pm–4:00pm
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: Book Clubs, Movies
Event Details:

Is the movie as good as the book? Come watch with us to find out! Fresh popcorn will be available to all Dog Man fans. 

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Healthy Cooking Matters for Children Series: Session 4

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Frayser Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Healthy Cooking Matters For Children is a four-session series designed to provide hands-on learning experiences through recipe preparation and encourage positive behavior change among youth participants. 

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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Explore Memphis - Paint Your Own T-shirt

3:00pm–3:45pm
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
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to paint your own t-shirt.  Please bring your own t-shirt, we'll have the paint, the brushes and more.

For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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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.

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