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Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens
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Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Theater masks with thespians on either side.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens
Register Now
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Theater masks with thespians on either side.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens
Register Now
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Theater masks with thespians on either side.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens
Register Now
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Theater masks with thespians on either side.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens
Register Now
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Theater masks with thespians on either side.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens
Register Now
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Theater masks with thespians on either side.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens
Register Now
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Theater masks with thespians on either side.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens
Register Now
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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Long Live the King of Chess @ South

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
Event Details:

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Come learn how to play the game at South Branch library or challenge veteran players in a friendly match of strategy and tactics. Long Live the King! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Pre-K Projects: Photo Decorating

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 bring some color to black and white photographs with markers and crayons!

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.

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.

Kashjimer & Co. Live Concert

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music
Event Details:

Come enjoy a great concert presented by Creative Aging with Kashjimer & Co. performing some great classic hits. More details to come soon.

South Summer Lego Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

South Branch Library has a treasure trove of legos waiting to be built. Join our Lego club every other Wednesday at noon and grab a pile. We can't wait to see what you make. 

Special Notes

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.

Family Movie Day

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Grab the whole family for a fun movie day at the South Branch Library!

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.

Guitar Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Learn the basics or just jam out. South Branch Library has guitars ready to strum and a guitarist ready to teach. All you need is the will to learn. 

Special Notes

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.

Family Storytime - Painting

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. Join us for a storytime about the fun and excitement of painting! 

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.

Techniques in Print Making

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Learn about and try out different print/stamp-making techniques! 

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.

Pre-K Projects: DIY Shakers

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, Music
Event Details:

Get ready to make some noise! In this Pre-K Project, we'll be making shakers out of household items and will hold a little jam session at the end.

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.

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.

Poetry Stations

11:00am–12:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Try your hand at blackout, collage, shape poetry and more! 

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.

Bingo

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join our Fun Thursday Bingo! You will enjoy the laughing, music, bingo games and the good time gathering. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Long Live the King of Chess @ South

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
Event Details:

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Come learn how to play the game at South Branch library or challenge veteran players in a friendly match of strategy and tactics. Long Live the King! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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.

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.

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.

South Summer Lego Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

South Branch Library has a treasure trove of legos waiting to be built. Join our Lego club every other Wednesday at noon and grab a pile. We can't wait to see what you make. 

Special Notes

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.

Ping Pong Ball Lanterns

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Decorate ping pong balls and then see the light shine through them as you make your own ping pong ball lantern! 

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.

Long Live the King of Chess @ South

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
Event Details:

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Come learn how to play the game at South Branch library or challenge veteran players in a friendly match of strategy and tactics. Long Live the King! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Family Storytime - Dance!

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, Music, 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. Dancing is a great way to move and express ourselves.

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.

Wire Sculptures

12:00pm–1:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Sculptures can be made of all different types of materials. Join us for this opportunity to express yourself with pipe cleaners, beads, and other materials. 

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.

Coding with Python @ South

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
South Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to South and learn to code in a fun and interactive way. There are no prerequisites for this program and laptops are provided. 

Special Notes

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.

Pre-K Projects: Symmetry Painting

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:

Let's learn about symmetry! This art project will allow kids to paint and see how symmetry works when items show up in the same spot on both sides of a fold. 

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.

Jewelry Making/Creative Aging

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults-Seniors
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come enjoy the calm atmosphere as our senior patron's participant in the introduction to the tools and materials used to create original jewelry. Sponsored by: Creative Aging /Instructor-Queen Clower

Special Notes

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.

Coding with Python @ South

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
South Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to South and learn to code in a fun and interactive way. There are no prerequisites for this program and laptops are provided. 

Special Notes

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.

Finger Knitting

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

You might think that to knit you need knitting needles, but this project allows you to learn how to knit using just your fingers. 

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.

Coding with Python @ South

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
South Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to South and learn to code in a fun and interactive way. There are no prerequisites for this program and laptops are provided. 

Special Notes

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.