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Rainbow Family Storytime

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm

Frayser Library

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Arts & Crafts, Story Times

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

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Library Branch: Frayser Library

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times

Event Details:

Rainbow Family Story Time is a space to celebrate love and community, and will feature stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Explore Memphest

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Frayser Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Games, Job and Career, Music, Neighborhood Events

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: Frayser Library

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Games, Job and Career, Music, Neighborhood Events

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Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city! Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts.

MPL Repair Cafe

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.

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Adults

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.

Registration Required

Event Details:

Don't Throw it Out, Fix it!

Family Resource Fair / Feria de Recursos Familiares

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Program Type:

Community Information, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Library Support, Neighborhood Events

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Library Support, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

Join Memphis Public Libraries for our Family Resource Fair day! We will have panels and community partners with resources for families and caregivers. There will also be giveaways, food trucks, and more!

Teen Arts Fest flyer with program description and date and time

Teen Arts Fest 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Step into a world of vibrant imagination and raw talent at our Annual Teen Arts Fest Exhibition, proudly hosted by Memphis Public Libraries!

Fantasy Faire

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games, Neighborhood Events

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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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, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

Join us for the 2nd Annual Fantasy Faire at the Cordova Library! Partake in a fantastical afternoon, full of crafts, games, food, and more!

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10 am	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Pre-School Storytime 10:15am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Randolph Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Randolph Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft! 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.			This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Story Time 10:30am–11:15am Children (Age 0-5) Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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.
11 am	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Family Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) East Shelby Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Read, Create, Move: Storytime at North! 11:00am–11:30am Children (Age 0-5) North Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Family story times are a great opportunity for children and caretakers to come together, hear stories, sing songs, and work together on crafts or other activities. 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. This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Baby Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5) Cordova Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 and songs and bubbles! This week's theme is: Dinosaurs! No registration is needed.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Preschool Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5) South Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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! This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5) Cordova Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cordova Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime. Share stories, songs and crafts. This week's theme: Dinosaurs No registration is needed.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5) Cordova Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Storytime. Share stories, songs and crafts. This week's theme: Dinosaurs! No registration is needed.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Sensory Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. 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.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Reading Wizard 11:00am–12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Randolph Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Randolph Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: ABC24 and MPL team up to encourage elementary children to read during the summer. Children will engage in fun activities during this journalistic story time. Reading Wizard Summer 2024 Dates are below: Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
12 pm	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Summer Lunch Programming 12:00pm–1:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Parkway Village Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Parkway Village Library Room: Program Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Summer Lunch Programming 12:00pm–1:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Parkway Village Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Parkway Village Library Room: Program Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Summer Lunch Programming 12:00pm–1:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Parkway Village Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Parkway Village Library Room: Program Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Summer Lunch Programming 12:00pm–1:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Parkway Village Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Parkway Village Library Room: Program Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times
1 pm						This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Self Care Story Time with Jerrika Henderson 1:00pm–2:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Adults Orange Mound Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Times Event Details: Dreading the back-to-school blues? We've got the cure! Come join us for our Back-to-School Self-Care Story Time with Jerrika Henderson at the Orange Mound library.
2 pm		This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Memphis Zoo Storytime 2:30pm–3:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults Connect Crew Offsite Event This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Connect Crew Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event, Story Times Event Details: Connect Crew will be hosting a family storytime event at the Memphis Zoo! The storytime and animal meet & greet program will be held at the Wild Encounter location. The storytime event will occur during the zoo's Free TN Tuesday hours.
3 pm	This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Read to the Dog 3:30pm–4:30pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library 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.

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