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Name: Preschool Story Time
Start: 2025-05-05T10:15:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-05T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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10 am	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Preschool Story Time 10:15am - 11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. 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. This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Baby Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Children (Age 0-5) Raleigh Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Children's Area (RAL) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Babies and Books 10:15am - 11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. 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. This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Story Time! 10:30am - 11:30am Children (Age 0-5) Orange Mound Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Children's Area (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come and join us for a super cool story time! 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.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Toddler Story Time 10:15am - 11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. 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. Preschool Story Time 10:30am - 11:30am Children (Age 0-5) Raleigh Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Children's Area (RAL) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 3-5. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Story Time! 10:30am - 11:30am Children (Age 0-5) Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. 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!	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. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Japanese Culture Club 10:30am - 12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. 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, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cultural Awareness Event Details: Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture. 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.
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. 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. 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. Whimsy & Wonder Storytime 11:00am - 12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Hollywood Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: 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! 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.			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 Story Time 11:00am - 12:00pm 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. 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 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. Family Storytime - Mother's Day 11:00am - 11:45am 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. Library Branch: South Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, 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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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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Hollywood Community Resource Fair 1:00pm - 4:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Hollywood 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: College Preparation, Community Information, Health & Wellness, Job and Career Event Details: Join us at the Hollywood Library for our Hollywood Community Resource Fair, where local organizations will come together to share valuable resources and services for adults, teens, and children. 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.
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. East Shelby Branch Library's 6th Annual Mother/Daughter Tea 2:00pm - 4:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) East Shelby 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. Library Branch: East Shelby Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Holidays Event Details: East Shelby Branch Library's 6th Annual Mother/Daughter Tea is Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. Our theme is Aladdin this year, so princesses put on your crowns, and come enjoy the tea party!
3 pm	This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. What's Your Flavor Lemonade Contest! 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Whitehaven Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. Library Branch: Whitehaven Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Cooking and Food, Games, Music, STEAM stem Event Details: Chug-a-lug, it's National Lemonade Day! All aboard the flavor train as students gear up for the ultimate Best Lemonade Recipe Contest! They’ll follow a fun, step-by-step journey to craft the perfect, refreshing drink. 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.	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. Lit with Lovie 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Children's Area (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Literacy Instruction Event Details: 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!	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. Worth the Risk Youth Arts 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Orange Mound Library Open Required 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. 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. LEGO Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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. 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 "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. Lego Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Randolph Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. Library Branch: Randolph Library Room: Meeting Room (RAN) Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Games, STEAM stem Event Details: Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library on the second Saturday of each month for Lego Club! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
4 pm	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. Evening Story Time 4:30pm - 5:15pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Gaston Park Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. Library Branch: Gaston Park Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Engaging children story with reading and oral interaction.	This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. Music Therapy Studio: Group Songwriting & Recording 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Meeting Room (HOL) Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music Event Details: Join us for a creative music therapy session where teens will collaborate to write and record their own songs! Whether you're a singer, songwriter, or just love music, this workshop offers a fun and supportive space to express yourself. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.	This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. Day of Play 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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. 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. This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. LENA Start Program 4:00pm - 5:30pm Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Closed Required This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Closed Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Language Classes Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: LENA Start Program ( Language ENvironment Analysis) Open to all Shelby County Residents 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 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Lego Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Orange Mound 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. 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, Games, STEAM arts Event Details: Join us for our monthly Lego Club. Try completing one of our Lego challenges, try your hand at one of the Lego sets in our collection, or create your own masterpiece! 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. This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. Booked & Busy: Tween Book Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Hollywood Library Open Required This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. Open Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Meeting Room (HOL) Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: 🎉 Calling All Book Enthusiasts! ✨ 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.	This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. LEGO of Your Imagination 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Raleigh Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. Library Branch: Raleigh Library Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Games, STEAM arts Event Details: Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
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6 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. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Long Live the King!-Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. 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, Adults-Seniors 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.

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