Week Calendar

Come join us for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register.

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

Come join us for story time appropriate for the youngest children! No groups please.

Come and join us for a super cool story time! 

Come join us as we explore the wonderful world of children's literature for toddlers! No groups please.

Stories, songs, crafts and fingerplays for the preschool age group.

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 3-5. 

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for a Musical Story Time. This special edition of Story Time will feature the Magnolia Winds, a group of musicians from the University of Memphis.

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment. 

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.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Baby Storytime.  Share stories and songs and bubbles!

This week's theme- I Love Colors!

No registration is needed.

Join us at Hollywood for storytime adventures! Listen as we read select books and spark wonder! After the stories, little ones can participate in a fun hands-on activity related to the theme of the day. Come laugh, learn, and explore with us!

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories, songs and crafts.

This week's theme - I Love Colors!

No registration is needed.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories, songs and crafts.

This week's theme - I Love Colors!

No registration is needed.

Join us for a fun-filled hour of song and dance designed for children aged 0–5 and their caregivers!

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

All ages are welcome at our Family Storytime! Come listen to exciting stories, participate in fun activities, and share a special time together.

Connect Crew will be hosting a family storytime event with the Memphis Zoo! The storytime and animal meet & greet program will be held in the Storytime Room in the Children's Department at the Benjamin Hooks Library.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for a Spring Fling with the Cordova Garden Club.  Share stories and snacks.  Decorate a flower pot and plant a flower to take home.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Come join in on the crafting fun at Hollywood Library for our On the Mend series. Learn valuable creative skills through sewing, crocheting, and various crafting activities. Want to repair or repurpose old clothing?

Join us as the Creative Maker’s Workshop goes mad for creativity and team spirit! Learn from Allison, our resident jewelry artist as she shows you how to create beautiful jewelry pieces with charms, beads and vintage upcycled materials.

Join us at the Whitehaven Branch Library as we discuss bullying, how it can make you feel and positive things to do when you are faced with a situation such as Eddie's friend, in this live action puppet show.

"Sticks & Stones"

Kids 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.

Express yourself! Every Wednesday from January to May local artist and founder of Color Your Story Onto Mine nonprofit, Violet Newborn, will be hosting a series of social artistry workshops for Memphis youth at the Orange Mound Library.

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

Literature with Lovie! 

Lovie the library dog loves to listen to books. Drop by while she's here to read her a story. We have lots of books to choose from or you can bring your own!

Children will settle in for an engaging story with talking session.

LENA Start Program  ( Language ENvironment Analysis)

Open to all Shelby County Residents

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a craft! 

Join us for a fun-filled movie experience at the library! Every Friday, we’ll be showing a selection of classic films, family favorites, and exciting new releases, all with free popcorn for you to enjoy.

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.