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Lap-Sit Storytime (ages 0-3)

10:30am - 11:30am
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:
Join us for our first official lap-sit storytime for babies and toddlers! We will read and sing and move and dance. ...

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Family Storytime - Picnics

11:00am - 11:45am
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. As the weather gets warmer, picnics are a fun way to make a meal special by eating outs...

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:
Join us for our first official storytime for preschoolers! We will read and sing and make a small craft. ...

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Photograph Notice

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Pre-School Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:
Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. Groups must pre-register....

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Photograph Notice

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, STEAM arts, Story Times
Event Details:
Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!...

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:
Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.East Shelby Library's Storytime is in the Children's Area. This is in the main p...

Read To The Dog!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:
Children can come and read a book to Lovie the Therapy Dog! Read to our furry friends in a fun and supportive environment....

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Photograph Notice

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Babies & Books

10:15am - 11:00am
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times

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Photograph Notice

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Read, Create, Move: Storytime at North!

10:30am - 11:00am
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:
Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 0-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. This month we will read about some silly stories, listen to some fun songs, and work on different crafts!...

Read, Create, Move: Storytime at North!

11:00am - 11:30am
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:
Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 0-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. This month we will read about some silly stories, listen to some fun songs, and work on different crafts!...

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Baby Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:
Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Baby storytime.  Share stories, songs and bubbles.This week's theme - I Love Fruit!...

Reading Adventure Club: Where Kids Can Improve Their Reading!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:
Every Tuesday from 4-5pm come and sharpen your reading skills. This group is for Pre-k to 5th grade.Children are encourage to read books to each other. They will also learn different reading skills and techniques through hand outs, parents help, onli...

Reading Adventure Club: Where Kids Can Improve Their Reading!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:
Every Tuesday from 4-5pm come and sharpen your reading skills. This group is for Pre-k to 5th grade.Children are encourage to read books to each other. They will also learn different reading skills and techniques through hand outs, parents help, onli...

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Toddler Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:
Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun with the toddler in your life. Appropriate for children ages 18-36 months. No groups....

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Lapsit Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Bartlett Library
Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:
Join us for a lap-sit story time for toddlers ages 1-3! We'll share books, songs, and play time each week! No registration necessary....

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Preschool Story Time

11:30am - 12:30pm
Bartlett Library
Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:
Join us for a preschool story time for children ages 2-5! We'll share books, songs, a craft, and more each week! No registration necessary....

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Preschool Storytime

4:30pm - 5:15pm
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:
Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more!...

Story Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:
Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!  ...

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Sensory Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:
Sensory storytime is a welcoming, interactive environment designed for special sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges....

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Photograph Notice

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Star Wars Day 2024!

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bartlett Library
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Holidays, Movies, Story Times
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:
May the 4th be with you! Come celebrate Star Wars Day at the Bartlett Library! We'll have a Star Wars themed story time, craft, games, and more! Come dressed in costume or in your favorite Star Wars t-shirt, and enjoy the best day of the year! By reg...

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-School Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:
Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. Groups must pre-register....

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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, STEAM arts, Story Times
Event Details:
Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!...

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

11:00am - 11:45am
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:
Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.East Shelby Library's Storytime is in the Children's Area. This is in the main p...

Read to the Dog

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Times
Event Details:
Kids age 6-12 can come and read to our sweet reading therapy dog, Lovie. Books will be available for children to read, or they may bring their own....