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Explore Memphis kick-off

11:00am - 11:45am
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)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for a kickoff to this summer's fun!  All kinds of activities including water balloons, glitter frisbees, all you can eat popsicles and watergun t-shirt painting.

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
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.

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.

After School Club

3:30pm - 4:45pm
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), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Teen Innovation Center

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. 

  • cooking
  • movies
  • board games
  • video games
  • quiet space
  • cricut 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.

Mario Cart tournament

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join us for an evening of Mario Cart racing.  We will be playing Mario cart 8 Deluxe.  Win a round get a prize!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Adult Trivia

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bartlett Library
Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Come test your knowledge of everything at our Trivia night! Bring your friends or yourself and compete against other teams!

Adventures at Hollywood

11:00am - 3:00pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Outreach Event
Event Details:

Adventures at Hollywood is our kick-off party to our summer reading program! There will be games, face painting, crafts, giveaways, and more! This a family friendly event!

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.

Introduction to Dungeons and Dragons

12:00pm - 2:00pm
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Have you ever been curious about the rising popularity of the tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
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.

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 Wednesday @ Levi

11:00am - 1:00pm
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday!

If you have any questions, please call us at 901-415-2773!

Hollywood Meets Teacher Teacher

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

"Hey teacher, teacher…!" Come to see your favorite Teacher Teacher at Hollywood Library! Join us to have a reading playdate this summer.

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.

Bingo

12:00pm - 1:30pm
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

North Branch Bingo for Adults is a game of chance that can improve your brain, mood, and health. You mark off numbers on cards as they are called out.

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.

Y On The Fly At Frayser Library

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Join us after school on Wednesdays once a month for the YMCA’s “Y On The Fly” mobile program!

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.

After School Club

3:30pm - 4:45pm
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), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Teen Innovation Center

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. 

  • cooking
  • movies
  • board games
  • video games
  • quiet space
  • cricut 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.

Just Dance Tournament

2:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Go head-to-head with friends in Nintendo Switch's ultimate dance video game Just Dance 2021. The energetic dance game uses popular music and simple choreographic to get you moving.  

Juneteenth Fest

11:00am - 3:00pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Holidays, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Please Join us at the Cordova Branch Library for the Third Annual Juneteenth Fest.

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.

Senior Game Day

12:00pm - 5:00pm
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Game Day at North Branch will consist of a friendly game called Bid Whist. This game is fun, challenging, and can help seniors improve their memory, concentration, and social skills.  😊

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.

Sensory Scavenger Hunt

12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Use your senses (sight, touch, taste, hearing, and smell) to find all the clues on this scavenger hunt around the South Branch! 

Juneteenth Shabach Live!: Celebrating African American History Together

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

What is “Shabach Live”? It’s an exhilarating game of Empowerment, Excitement, and Engagement similar to bingo. Join us for a fun filled Juneteenth event for the whole family. You can also win prizes! Let’s play! 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
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.

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.

After School Club

3:30pm - 4:45pm
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), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Teen Innovation Center

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. 

  • cooking
  • movies
  • board games
  • video games
  • quiet space
  • cricut 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.

1:00 pm Registration Escape Room - Dragon's Lair

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

THIS LISTING IS REGISTRATION FOR THE 1:00-1:30 PM

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.