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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
Children (Age 0-5)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
Apr
21
2025
Mon
Preschool Story Time
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:
Come join us for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! 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.
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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
Children (Age 0-5)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
Apr
22
2025
Tue
Babies and 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:
Arts & Crafts,
Story Times
Event Details:
Come join us for story time appropriate for the youngest children! No groups please.
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.
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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
Children (Age 0-5)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
Apr
23
2025
Wed
Toddler Story Time
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:
Come join us as we explore the wonderful world of children's literature for toddlers! No groups please.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8)
Levi Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
Apr
23
2025
Wed
Lev(I)magination Storytime
10:30am - 11:30am
Levi Library
Library Branch:
Levi Library
Room:
Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Story Times
Event Details:
Welcome to the Lev(I)magintion Storytime Station! We invite you to join us as we Explore, Discover, and Learn through Reading, Singing, and Crafts at the Levi Library.
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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
Children (Age 0-5)
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
Apr
25
2025
Fri
Story Time!
10:30am - 11:30am
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch:
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Literacy Instruction,
Story Times
Event Details:
Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!
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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.
Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.
Apr
22
2025
Tue
Mosaics @ Orange Mound Library Presented by Creative Aging
11:00am - 1:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch:
Orange Mound Library
Room:
Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Cultural Awareness
Event Details:
Creative Aging Studio Course: Mosaic Workshop
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.
Apr
22
2025
Tue
Bookfolding Class w/ Creative Aging
11:30am - 12:30pm
Levi Library
Library Branch:
Levi Library
Room:
Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join teaching artist B.J. Foster for this 5-week course and have fun transforming old books into pieces of art. Participants learn to follow a folding pattern creating a visually interesting three-dimensional image.
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.
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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8)
South Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
Apr
26
2025
Sat
Family Storytime - Poetry
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.
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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.
Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.
Apr
21
2025
Mon
Creative Aging Studio Course: Pottery Techniques (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room:
L-56 Training Room
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.
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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.
Adults-Seniors
Randolph Library
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Creative Aging: Pallet Knife Painting
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Randolph Library
Library Branch:
Randolph Library
Room:
Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Participants receive an introduction to painting with a pallet knife, learning to embrace an abstract eye and let go of the tightness that can be found using a paintbrush.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
26
2025
Sat
One Room School House Crochet Class
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Raleigh Library
Library Branch:
Raleigh Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
If you've ever wanted to join a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Calligraphy 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
Library Branch:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room:
Children's Department
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
During this course, participants will be introduced to the history and essential tools of calligraphy (the art of decorative handwriting). Participants will learn various techniques before completing a personalized keepsake.
Special Notes
Memphis Library Foundation
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Homeschool Hangout
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch:
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room:
Teen Innovation Center
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Games
Event Details:
A chance to meet other homeschoolers over tabletop games, video games, crafts and conversations!
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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.
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens
Orange Mound Library
Open
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.
Apr
23
2025
Wed
Worth the Risk Youth Arts
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Open
Library Branch:
Orange Mound Library
Room:
Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Health & Wellness,
Nonprofit Assistance,
Poetry and Writing
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
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.
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.
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Officer Geoffrey Redd 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.
Apr
23
2025
Wed
LEGO Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Games,
STEAM arts
Event Details:
Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends!
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
23
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
CLOUD901
Room:
Rebecca’s Hi Tech Tree House
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club
3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Library Branch:
East Shelby Library
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:
Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
CLOUD901
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Pop-up nail shop! Paint your nails or design a set of press-ons! We provide the supplies, you bring your vision!
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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens
Randolph Library
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
25
2025
Fri
Open Art Session
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Randolph Library
Library Branch:
Randolph Library
Room:
Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Sewing, Needlework, etc.,
STEAM arts
Event Details:
Join us for an Open Art Session at Randolph Library This is your chance to explore your artistic talents in a relaxed and fun environment. You can bring some of your own art supplies or use those that we will provide, including:
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Hollywood Library
Closed
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
26
2025
Sat
Drawing Techniques 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hollywood Library
Closed
Library Branch:
Hollywood Library
Room:
Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Event Details:
Unlock the secrets of drawing through four essential line techniques during this hands-on course.
Special Notes
Memphis Library Foundation
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Hollywood Library
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
21
2025
Mon
Therapeutic Art 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Library
Open
Library Branch:
Hollywood Library
Room:
Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Health & Wellness,
STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
Explore the power of art to express emotions and tell stories; from therapeutic art practices and color theory to figure drawing and acrylic painting, this course equips you with the skills to create bold, personal and impactful artwork.
Special Notes
Memphis Library Foundation
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Cordova Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
21
2025
Mon
Cordova Writing Club
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch:
Cordova Library
Room:
Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEAM arts
Event Details:
The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome.
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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.
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults
Raleigh Library
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.
Apr
22
2025
Tue
Earth Day Marble Run Extravaganza
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Raleigh Library
Library Branch:
Raleigh Library
Room:
Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Holidays,
STEAM stem
Event Details:
Come celebrate Earth Day with us as we build a GIGANTIC marble run using recycled materials! We'll be collecting paper towel rolls, cardboard, egg cartons, and clean plastic bottles in the weeks leading up to the event.
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This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
Apr
23
2025
Wed
Day of Play
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch:
Hollywood Library
Room:
Main Floor
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Games,
Movies,
Music
Event Details:
🎉 Join us at Hollywood for Day of Play! Every Wednesday, we'll pick an activity full of fun, creativity, and adventure!
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.
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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.
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12)
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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
Spring Finger Painting
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch:
Orange Mound Library
Room:
Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us for a fun session of Spring themed finger painting.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Orange Mound Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
25
2025
Fri
Creative Customs: Step by Step Drawing
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch:
Orange Mound Library
Room:
Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEAM arts
Event Details:
Drawing can seem intimidating for beginners. This program teaches teens the basics of drawing including basic sketching, shading and figure drawing! We can't wait for you to join us!
Special Notes
Friends of the Library
This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Hollywood Library
Closed
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
26
2025
Sat
Painting with Color & Nature 4-Part Series : Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Library
Closed
Library Branch:
Hollywood Library
Room:
Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining:
32
Event Details:
In this vibrant, hands-on course, participants will dive into the world of painting with a twist. They’ll master color blending, shading techniques and how to sketch and paint plants and trees with a fresh modern approach.
Special Notes
Memphis Library Foundation
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.
Apr
24
2025
Thu
On the Horizon: A Mindfulness Painting Session
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cossitt Library
Library Branch:
Cossitt Library
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Cultural Awareness,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
On the Horizon: A Mindfulness Painting Session
Special Notes
Friends of the Library
This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
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