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The Meaning of Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Come out and enjoy decorative expressions of what freedom is defined as by those who choose to participate. Also, there will be a performance of "Harriet Tubman: A One-Woman Show".

Passport to the World: Mexico

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Travel
Event Details:

Vámonos a México, amigos! For the month of June, we'll be traveling to Mexico! At the Hollywood Library, we'll spend the summer traveling the globe...from the comfort of our very own library!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Juneteenth Story Time For Children

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Story Times
Event Details:

Children are invited to join us for a read-along story time and activity to celebrate the annual Juneteenth National Independence Day.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Explore Memphis - meet local author Angela Guthrie

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to meet local children's author Angela Guthrie.  Listen as she reads her book, then stay for a related craft activity.  For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
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

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Toddler Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
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
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun with the toddler in your life. Appropriate for children ages 18-36 months. No groups.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Lev(I)magination Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Levi Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (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
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: Summer is here, plus a puppet show.  No registration is needed.

After School Club

3:30pm - 4:45pm
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), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Story Time

10:30am - 11:15am
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

Photograph Notice

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Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
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: Summer is here, plus a puppet show.  No registration is needed.

V.O.I.C.E.S.: Valiant. Optimistic. Intelligent. Confident. Epitomize. Savvy.

11:00am - 12:00pm
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Library Support
Event Details:

Teens along with parents are invited to participate  in an informative series on  the  impact of  emotions of depression, anger, loneliness, or rejection. Founder/ Motivational Speaker  Krisana Patrick of V.O.I .C.E.S.

1:00 pm Registration Escape Room - Dragon's Lair

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

THIS LISTING IS REGISTRATION FOR THE 1:00-1:30 PM

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

1:30 pm Registration Escape Room - Dragon's Lair

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

THIS LISTING IS REGISTRATION FOR THE 1:30-2:00 PM

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

2:00pm Registration Escape Room - Dragon's Lair

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

THIS LISTING IS REGISTRATION FOR THE  2:00-2:30 PM

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Fly Me to the Moon

2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Stop by for a program that's out of this world! We'll be exploring space and seeing if you have what it takes to become an astronaut for NASA. 

2:30pm Registration Escape Room - Dragon's Lair

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

THIS LISTING IS REGISTRATION FOR THE  2:30-3:00 PM

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

3:00pm Registration Escape Room - Dragon's Lair

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

THIS LISTING IS REGISTRATION FOR THE  3:00-3:30 PM

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

TWEENS&TEENS Beginner's Hand Embroidery

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for an intro to hand embroidery with our Tween librarian, Marty. Ages 8-17 only. Supplies limited. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

3:30pm Registration Escape Room - Dragon's Lair

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

THIS LISTING IS REGISTRATION FOR THE  3:30-4:00 PM

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Hollywood's Tune Talk: Teens and Tweens' Favorite Tracks!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Unleash your inner music aficionado at Hollywood's Tune Talk! Teens and tweens converge to champion their favorite tracks and create the ultimate library playlist.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Super smash brothers Ultimate tournament

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join us at the Cordova Library Teen Center for our annual Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament.  Can you be the ultimate fighter?  Prize to the winner.  (only base game characters no DLC)

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

V.O.I.C.E.S. : Valiant. Optimistic. Intelligent. Confident. Epitomize. Savvy.

11:00am - 12:00pm
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Library Support
Event Details:

Teens along with parents are invited to participate  in an informative series on  the  impact of  emotions of depression, anger, loneliness, or rejection. Founder/ Motivational Speaker  Krisana Patrick of V.O.I .C.E.S.

Hollywood Theater

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Lights! Camera! Action! Join us at the Hollywood Library for an afternoon of film fun! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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