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Mommy and Me/ Family Open Mic

11:30am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Event Details:

Are you a creative caregiver that needs an expressive outlet for you and your family? 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Comic Con Cosplay Contest

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Neighborhood Events, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is the cosplay registration for the Memphis Public Library Comic Con on Saturday, May 31st from 10am - 3pm. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Filmmaking Camp

11:00am - 4:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

June 2nd - June 6th! 

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.

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
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!

Special Notes

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.

Filmmaking Camp

11:00am - 4:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts, Theater
Event Details:

Lights, camera, action! This summer at CLOUD901, teens will dive into the exciting world of filmmaking. From script to screen, students will learn the entire movie-making process, including storytelling, cinematography, directing, and editing.

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.

Filmmaking Camp

11:00am - 4:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts, Theater
Event Details:

Lights, camera, action! This summer at CLOUD901, teens will dive into the exciting world of filmmaking. From script to screen, students will learn the entire movie-making process, including storytelling, cinematography, directing, and editing.

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.

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
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!

Special Notes

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.

Filmmaking Camp

11:00am - 4:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts, Theater
Event Details:

Lights, camera, action! This summer at CLOUD901, teens will dive into the exciting world of filmmaking. From script to screen, students will learn the entire movie-making process, including storytelling, cinematography, directing, and editing.

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.

Filmmaking Camp

11:00am - 4:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts, Theater
Event Details:

Lights, camera, action! This summer at CLOUD901, teens will dive into the exciting world of filmmaking. From script to screen, students will learn the entire movie-making process, including storytelling, cinematography, directing, and editing.

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.

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
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!

Special Notes

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.

Adult Social Hour - LGBTQ+ Trivia Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Games, Theater
Event Details:

Calling young adults! Join us for a social hour at the library! In this session, we will play LGBTQ+ Trivia to test our knowledge during Pride Month. If trivia games aren't your favorite, no worries!

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.

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
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!

Special Notes

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.

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
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!

Special Notes

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.

Juneteenth Family Storytime!!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Theater
Event Details:

Come and join us as we celebrate Juneteenth! The National Civil Rights Museum will host its "Small but Mighty Storytime" series that focuses on peacemaking, kindness, and positive social change at the Orange Mound Library.

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.

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
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!

Special Notes

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.

Cazateatro Bilingual Children's Theater

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: Arts & Crafts, Theater
Event Details:

The Play's the Thing!  Come to the Cordova Branch Library to see a performance by the Cazateatro Bilingual Children's Theater.  Each line is presented in English and Spanish, so you only have to sit back and enjoy the play.

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
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!

Special Notes

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.

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
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!

Special Notes

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.

Filmmaker Workshop

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies, Theater
Event Details:

Come to the library for an afternoon of movie-making magic! Local filmmaker, Kate DeSessions, will be presenting a filmmaking workshop entitled "Pre-Production Preparation to Avoid Missteps and How to Pivot When It All Goes Wrong"!

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.

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
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!

Special Notes

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.

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
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!

Special Notes

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.

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
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!

Special Notes

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.

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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
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!

Special Notes

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.

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

11:00am - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Theater
Event Details:

After weeks of creativity and practice, an incredible group of young people will perform Cossitt's first ever teen musical!

Special Notes

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.