Upcoming Events

Connect Crew will be hosting a family storytime event at the Memphis Zoo! The storytime and animal meet & greet program will be held at the Wild Encounter location. The storytime event will occur during the zoo's Free TN Tuesday hours.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for learn from Art-to-Grow with the Dixon Gallery.  Create a masterpiece to take home.  For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

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.

What types of animals live in the park and what roles do these animals play in their ecosystem? Meet live ambassador animals up close. Join us at the Hollywood Library to discover fun facts about nature!

 Join us at Levi for KidKuisine-Adventures in the Kitchen. Adventures in the Kitchen is a series of four hands-on cooking lessons created by the University of Tennessee Extension.

Educators with the Tennessee State University SNAP-Ed Extension Program will be on hand to share with children the benefits of healthy eating and cooking healthy recipes. Note: Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for Art to Grow with Dixon Gallery and Gardens.  We will do a fun arts and craft!

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

Sensory storytime is a welcoming, interactive environment designed for special sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

Memphis City Beautiful staff will be stopping by to share the importance of taking care of our city and doing a craft with the kids of the South Branch. 

Welcome to HLWD Video, where the magic of movies comes to life! Step into a world of endless entertainment, where every aisle is a treasure trove of cinematic adventures. At HLWD, we've got something for everyone!

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for the Explore Memphis finale.  All kinds of fun including stomp rockets, chalk stories and all you can eat Popcorn & Snowcones.  For all ages and no registration is needed.

ABC24 and MPL team up to encourage elementary children to read during the summer. Children will engage in fun activities during this journalistic story time. 

Reading Wizard Summer 2024 Dates are below:

Join us for a visit with WKNO's Teacher Teacher!  

Join us at the East Shelby Library for a movie day every other Saturday from 3-5 PM. What adventures will you experience that day? You'll have to come see the movie to find out!

Break dancing is making its Olympic debut in 2024, so we're going to do some judging of our own.

Try and guess the answer to a mystery at Hollywood Library! Join us this summer for an interactive game. Answer the questions and you may be the first to figure out Whodunnit!?

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to meet local children's author Lashanna Houston.  Listen to her read her book.  Then stay for snacks and crafts.  For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

Tween Zone is a chance for tweens ages 10-12 to chill out after school. Need to give your mind a break? Stop by the children's department to create art, play games, and chill. 

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.

Every hero has to face obstacles and challenge during their adventures. Test your ability to answer riddles, keep your balance in an alligator pit, and jump across a canyon. 

Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city AND the start of Summer Reading!  Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts.