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Tween Zone: Uno Challenge

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join us every last Tuesday of the month during the school year for a fun tween program at the library! This month’s challenge is UNO—bring your best card-playing skills and see if you can come out on top.

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Board Game Buffet

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Teens are invited to try a different Board Game every two weeks at South.  Card games, Dungeon Crawlers, Deck Builders, Strategy versus all-out chaos - it’s all on the table at Board game Buffet.

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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.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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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! 

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3D-Printed Halloween Crafts

5:30pm–7:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, STEAM arts
Event Details:

NO 3D PRINTER EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

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Friends of the Library

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Memphis Library Foundation

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Crafternoon - Collage Dress Up Art

3:00pm–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
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of crafting at Orange Mound Library. From 3-5pm, play "dress up" with different art materials. We will print out 3 photos of you for you to "dress up" with fabric, feathers, washi tape, paper and more! 

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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
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Movie Roulette

3:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: 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!

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Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Imagine! Build! Share!  Join us at South each Thursday at 4pm to build amazing Lego creations to be displayed and added to our growing archive of builds!

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

Day of Play

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: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, Music
Event Details:

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

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Friends of the Library

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Children's Book Fair

10:00am–3:00pm
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: Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

This book fair is an opportunity for people to buy books for children you won't find at your neighborhood book store. 

Several authors will have their works available for purchase.

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

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.

 

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Nintendo Switch Game Night

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all gamers! Flex your skills and go head-to-head with other gamers at Raleigh's Nintendo Switch Game Night. We'll have the classics if you're feeling nostalgic, as well as some newer fan favorites.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Storytimes at Hollywood

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

📚✨ Join Us for Storytime at Hollywood! Spark your child’s imagination with stories and crafts! 🎶📖 Whether you're a regular or it's your first visit, everyone is welcome to come share the magic of stories!

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Children's Book Fair

10:00am–3:00pm
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: Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

This book fair is an opportunity for people to buy books for children you won't find at your neighborhood book store. 

Several authors will have their works available for purchase.

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Boot Camp Fitness

10:30am–11:30am
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Connect Crew
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach Event
Event Details:

Connect Crew will be hosting a fitness boot camp every first Saturday at David Carnes Park! The fitness activities will occur near the fitness equipment area.

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

Lego Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
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), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

We provide the lego bricks and you come with the creations!

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Friends of the Library

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East Shelby Branch Library's 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat

2:00pm–4:00pm
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: Library Outdoor Grounds (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Games, Holidays, Neighborhood Events, Story Times
Event Details:

Grab your candy bucket and join us for our 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Beethoven Club Performance

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: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us as we enjoy a performance from the Memphis Beethoven Club!

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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!

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Music Production: Music Therapy for Expression through Songwriting and Recording

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for a creative music therapy session where teens will collaborate with each other and a board certified music therapist from The STAR Center, Inc. to write and record original songs!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Switch It Up! Game Day

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Ready for some friendly competition this year! 2025 is the year of gaming! Let's have some fun playing video games. We'll have a different game for every month. Will you be the one to go home with bragging rights?

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

Acting and Writing Workshop for Kids!

2:30pm–3:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, Music, STEAM stem
Event Details:

In this fun and creative workshop, kids ages 8–12 will explore the world of acting and writing.

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Friends of the Library

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Memphis Library Foundation

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Children's Nutrition and Fitness Class

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Frayser Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is sponsored by the Memphis Youth Arts Initiative.

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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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