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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. 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. 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. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. Explore Memphis Kick-off 11:00am - 11:45am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Cordova 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: Cordova Library Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library to an Explore Memphis kick-off party! Watergun t-shirt painting, glitter frisbee throws, water balloons and all you can eat popsicles. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Memfis: Historias y Memorias Latino Americanas 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Randolph Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Library Branch: Randolph Library Room: Meeting Room (RAN) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Citizenship/ESL, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Library Support, Neighborhood Events Event Details: ¡Cuenta tu historia! ¿Has vivido en Memphis más de 20 años? ¿Naciste en Latino América? ¿Hablas español? Participa en este taller dirigido para escribir tu historia del primer año que viviste en Memphis. 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.
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Creative Aging- Intro to Sewing 12:00pm - 2:00pm Adults-Seniors Orange Mound Library This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Meeting Room A (OM) Age Group: Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join teaching artist Samilia Pelshak for this 4-week course exploring the fundamentals of sewing.
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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Colorcopia: Free Art Class 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Meeting Room (OGR) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Join the Dixon's own Shawna White for an hour of learning inspired by the ever changing seasons and collections at the Gallery. No experience needed to create your own works of art from a wide variety of techniques!
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 "Teens" group. Copy of Open Video/Photo Studio 3:00pm - 6:00pm Teens CLOUD901 This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: CLOUD901 Room: Video Production Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts Event Details: Unleash your creativity in CLOUD901's Video and Photo Production Lab! 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. 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 "Teens" group. Digital art Exploratory 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teens CLOUD901 This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: CLOUD901 Room: Rebecca’s Hi Tech Tree House Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details:	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm 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. 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 "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.
4 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cordova Writing Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens, Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.		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. Preschool Storytime 4:30pm - 5:15pm Children (Age 0-5) South Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. 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! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a craft! 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 "Teens" group. Creative Customs: Step by Step Drawing 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Orange Mound Library This event is in the "Teens" group. 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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