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Teen Back To School Block Party

2:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (ESB)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Information, Games, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Join Us at East Shelby our 1st Annual Teen Back To School Block Party. A fun and festive resource fair for all teens and families. Food Trucks, Games, Music, Lip Sync Contest with Prizes.

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.

Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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

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.

Art Jam

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Jam out to great tunes and unleash your inner artist as we kick off the new school year! It’s time to dive into fun and creativity with different forms of art. Let’s make this school year the most colorful one yet!

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.

Tween Zone

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

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. 

One Room School House Crochet Class

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you've ever wanted to join  a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Afterschool Chill Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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

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.

Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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

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.

Afterschool Chill Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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

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.

One Room School House Crochet Class

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you've ever wanted to join  a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

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.

Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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

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.

Afterschool Chill Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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

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.

Study Skills and Note Taking Class

11:00am - 1:00pm
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room C (ESB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: College Preparation, Job and Career, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Students! Is taking notes and studying a challenge for you? That's natural and okay. If you'd love to improve your skills in note taking and studying, come to this event to see how.

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.

Fantasy Faire

11:00am - 4:00pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Events, Neighborhood Events, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of all things fantasy at the Cordova Library, featuring a special fantasy-themed Storytime, local artists and vendors, demonstrations by Memphis Armored Fight Club, a costume contest, crafts, games, and more!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Otaku Oasis: Anime / Manga Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Teen Area (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Are you a fan of the classics like Astro Boy and Speed Racer? Maybe the Golden Age of the 80s and 90s like Voltron and Dragon Ball Z are more your vibe! Or you may be a part of the new school era of shonen with Naruto and My Hero Academia.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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

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.

Afterschool Chill Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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

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.

I Read That Movie @ the Library: ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Event Details:

For September our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, is reading the 2012 YA novel Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, the debut novel by author and screenwriter Jesse Andrews.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

One Room School House Crochet Class

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you've ever wanted to join  a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

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.

Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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

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.

Afterschool Chill Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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

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.

Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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

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.

One Room School House Crochet Class

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you've ever wanted to join  a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

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.

Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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

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.

Afterschool Chill Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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

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.