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Name: Babies and Books
Start: 2025-05-27T10:15:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-27T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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10 am		This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. 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. Comic Con Art Contest 10:00am - 3:00pm 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: Goodwyn Gallery Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Neighborhood Events Event Details: Submissions are now open for Memphis Public Libraries Comic Con Art Contest. If accepted, your comic-themed art will hang in the Benjamin L. Hooks' Goodwyn Art Gallery for the month of May, and will be entered into the art contest. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
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. 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. Mommy and Me/ Family Open Mic 11:30am - 1:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Raleigh 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: Raleigh Library Room: Family Learning Lab Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Poetry and Writing, Theater Event Details: Are you a creative caregiver that needs an expressive outlet for you and your family? 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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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. Rescheduled: The Newborn Jazz and Arts Heritage Festival 1:00pm - 5:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events Event Details: This event has been rescheduled from April 5 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.
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. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Color Your World Summer Kickoff 2:00pm - 6:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Raleigh 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: Raleigh Library Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (RAL) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, Games, Music, Neighborhood Events Event Details: Come hang out with us at the Raleigh Library for our Color Your World Summer Kickoff! We're celebrating the start of our summer reading fun and saying goodbye to the school year with a dance party, bracelet swaps, tasty food, and games! 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.
3 pm			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 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. Children's Summer Kickoff 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, Cooking and Food, Games Event Details: Get summer started at the OGR library! We'll have games, crafts, and you'll get to make your own ice cream.	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. East Shelby Library : Movie Day 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Meeting Room A (ESB) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Movies 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 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.
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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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