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GAMES GALORE

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

GAMES GALORE is our monthly gaming hour for teens. Choose between board games, card games, or challenging friends in Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros.

Whitehaven Booked Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs
Event Details:

Welcome to the Whitehaven Booked Club! 

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

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Chess!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, STEAM stem

Randolph Chess Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Want to learn how to play Chess? Already know how to play Chess? Come join us at Randolph and participate in our Chess club! All ability levels are welcome!

The Dot: A Celebration of International Dot Day!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We're getting a head start on International Dot Day, which is officially September 15th(ish)!  It's named for the classic Peter H. Reynolds storybook "The Dot," which inspires creativity, courage, and collaboration.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Afterschool Chill Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Chill Club at Orange Mound Library is the perfect way to chill out after a long day at school.  Enjoy a snack and choose how you'd like to spend your time.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Movie Roulette

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Movies
Event Details:

Join Randolph's Movie Club, where we come together to watch blockbuster hits, discuss our love for cinema, and share our hot takes!

We will be watching Haunted Mansion in honor of Friday the 13th 

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Family Fun - Movie day, starring Pete the Cat!

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: Movies
Event Details:

It's Movie day!  Watch a Pete the Cat movie.  Have movie snacks.  Make a Pete the Cat puppet to take home.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Family Storytime - Airplanes

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. Get ready for takeoff with this airplane-themed storytime! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Guitar for Everyone: Beginner's Bootcamp

11:00am - 12:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music, STEAM arts
Event Details:

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar), but that's all you need to bring.

International Dot Day

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Orange Mound Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Kids ages 3 and up are invited to come make your own "Dot-tograph" book and mini dot painting on this 21st anniversary of International Dot Day. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Connect Crew @ Stax Museum Family Day

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Connect Crew
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Outreach Event
Event Details:

Connect Crew will join Stax Museum at their monthly Family Day event! The outreach team will do library card sign ups, free books, additional library information and more resources to the Memphis community and outside visitors!

Tween Movie Day

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for popcorn and a movie! This month's movie is Inside Out.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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I Did That- DIY Series

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at Levi for a fun, expressive do-it-yourself series. The goal is to encourage creativity as you brainstorm solutions, experiment with designs, and find innovative ways to achieve their specific goals.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Saturday at The Movies: Disney's "Encanto"

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Movies
Event Details:

Join us on Saturday at the Frayser branch library to view a movie for all the family to enjoy!  In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage month, we're showing Disney's "Encanto." Refreshments will be served.

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

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Lego Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library on the second Saturday of each month for Lego Club!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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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 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: 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

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Pirate 101

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

It's time for Hollywood's Pirate Raid week again. We are celebrating with a week full of fun games and activities: 

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

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Story Time for National Voter Registration Day! (FREE books available while they last!)

10:30am - 1:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times, Voter Education
Event Details:

Join us and Literacy Mid-South for a special story time featuring the talented authors and illustrators, Ashley Foxx Davis and April Foxx, as they read their book, Tish and Tam Get Out the Vote

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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LOTERIA GAME DAY

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Games
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of the popular Mexican game Loteria to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! Win prizes and have fun!

Mermaid Tales!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us at the Whitehaven Library as we set sail on this magical voyage! Be prepared to enjoy story times with mermaids along the way! 

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

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Lit With Lovie

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Orange Mound Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes, Story Times
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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!

 

 

Pirate Speaks!

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

It's time for Hollywood's Pirate Raid week again. We are celebrating with a week full of fun games and activities: 

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.