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Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

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Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

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Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

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Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

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Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

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Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

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Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

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Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

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Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

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Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

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Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

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Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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All Day	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 Take-and-Make Craft All Day 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: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts Event Details: See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.
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 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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Hollywood Game Day! 11:15am–12:15pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Hollywood Library This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Stop by the Hollywood Library if you enjoy playing Video Games! Play time is every other Saturday from 4-5pm
12 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 Lego Club 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Event Details: We provide the lego bricks and you come with the creations! 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.
1 pm					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 Line Dancing with Craig 1:00pm–2:15pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors South Library 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: South Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Come join in on some good dance moves while exercising! It'll help stimulate your mind and strengthen your body tone. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
2 pm		This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Art to Grow! 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts Event Details: Join us for a special program with Dixon's Art to Grow Program! Participants are invited to learn about art then create their own masterpiece to take home. 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 Day of Play 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 Thursday, we'll have 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 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group All About Books Book Club: Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2:00pm–4:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Officer Geoffrey Redd Library 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 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies Event Details: Come watch the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie as part of our Kid's Book Club!
3 pm			This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Long Live the King of Chess @ South 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens South Library This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: South Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Games, STEAM stem Event Details: Free chess tutorials for all ages. Come learn how to play the game at South Branch library or challenge veteran players in a friendly match of strategy and tactics. Long Live the King! 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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Entertain Your Inner Child! 3:30pm–5:30pm 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 Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Meeting Room (OGR) Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies Event Details: Yikes! It's back to school time! Take a break and enjoy a chill time of movies, tabletop games, simple crafts and snacks to help ease into the stress and responsibility of a new year of Middle School & High School. 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 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. 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 Crafternoon 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem Event Details: Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making! 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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Switch It Up! Game Day 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Orange Mound Library 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: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Ready for some friendly competition this year! 2025 is the year of gaming! Let's have some fun playing video games. We'll have a different game for every month. Will you be the one to go home with bragging rights? 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 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 Safety Heroes Puppet Show!! 4:00pm–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 B (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Theater Event Details: Come and see the Les Passees Kids on the Block puppet show as we cover safety tips with a few safety heroes! This event is for the whole family. We can't wait to see you there. 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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