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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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
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
Sep
13
2025
Sat
Japanese Culture Club
10:30am–12:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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
Photograph Notice
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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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
Sep
8
2025
Mon
30 Days of Opera
11:00am–11:30am
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch:
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Music
Event Details:
Once again this September, Opera Memphis is bringing the magic of music to unexpected places all over the city—including 14 Memphis Public Library branches!
Special Notes
Photograph Notice
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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)
East Shelby Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
Sep
8
2025
Mon
Family Storytime
11:00am–11:45am
East Shelby Library
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
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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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
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
Sep
9
2025
Tue
30 Days of Opera
11:00am–11:30am
Raleigh Library
Library Branch:
Raleigh Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Music
Event Details:
Join us for a performance by Opera Memphis to celebrate 30 Days of Opera this September!
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
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)
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
Sep
12
2025
Fri
Sensory Story Time
11:00am–12:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8)
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
Sep
12
2025
Fri
Story Time!
11:00am–12:00pm
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch:
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8)
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 "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)
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
Sep
13
2025
Sat
Happy Birthday, Roald Dahl
11:00am–12:00pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch:
Cordova Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Movies
Event Details:
Come to the Cordova Branch Library for a Literary Birthday party. It's Roald Dahl's birthday! Watch a movie, decorate giant bugs and create birthday cupcakes. For all ages and no registration is needed.
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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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
Sep
13
2025
Sat
The Blues in Memphis: Past, Present, and Future
1:00pm–3:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch:
Orange Mound Library
Room:
Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Cultural Awareness,
History/Genealogy,
Music
Event Details:
Join us September 13 from 1-3 at the Orange Mound Library for the Genealogy Center's tribute to the past, present, and future of the Blues in Memphis!
Special Notes
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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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
Sep
9
2025
Tue
30 Days of Opera
2:00pm–2:30pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch:
Cordova Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Music
Event Details:
Once again this September, Opera Memphis is bringing the magic of music to unexpected places all over the city—including 14 Memphis Public Library branches!
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
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Connect Crew
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
Sep
9
2025
Tue
Memphis Zoo Storytime
2:45pm–3:45pm
Connect Crew
Library Branch:
Connect Crew
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Outreach Event,
Story Times
Event Details:
Connect Crew will be hosting a family storytime event at the Memphis Zoo! The storytime and animal meet and greet program will be held at the Wild Encounter location. The storytime event will occur during the zoo's Free TN Tuesday hours.
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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)
Frayser 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
Sep
13
2025
Sat
Saturday at The Movies
2:00pm–4:00pm
Frayser Library
Library Branch:
Frayser Library
Room:
Meeting Room A (FRA)
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness,
Movies
Event Details:
Join us on Saturday at the Frayser branch library to view a movie for all the family to enjoy! In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage month (which officially starts September 15), we're showing a Disney special.
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 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
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
Sep
9
2025
Tue
How to play chess ?
3:30pm–4:30pm
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch:
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room:
Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Are you interested in playing chess? If so, then this program is for you. Volunteer Cary Chiungos will provide a free tutorial on chess.
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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)
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
Sep
10
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!
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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)
Randolph Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
Sep
13
2025
Sat
Lego Club
3:00pm–4:00pm
Randolph Library
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
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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)
Gaston Park Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
Sep
8
2025
Mon
Afterschool Story Time
4:00pm–4:30pm
Gaston Park Library
Library Branch:
Gaston Park Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type:
Story Times
Event Details:
Gather weekly for a fun and engaging story time.
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)
Randolph Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
Sep
8
2025
Mon
Crafternoon
4:00pm–5:00pm
Randolph Library
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 "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12)
South Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
Sep
8
2025
Mon
Paint Party!
4:00pm–5:00pm
South Library
Library Branch:
South Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
STEAM arts
Event Details:
Stop by the South Branch on the 2nd Monday of each month for a special painting project! We'll try out different painting materials and techniques to make great pieces of art!
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 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Frayser Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
Sep
9
2025
Tue
Game On! @ The Frayser Library
4:00pm–5:00pm
Frayser Library
Library Branch:
Frayser Library
Room:
Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Children ages 6-12 are encouraged to get into "Game On" at the Frayser Branch Library. Join us in playing Scrabble, Connect 4, Air Hockey, Uno, Hang Man and more!
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
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
Sep
10
2025
Wed
South Branch Storytime
4:00pm–4:45pm
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:
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
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 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
Sep
11
2025
Thu
Day of Play
4:00pm–5:00pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch:
Hollywood Library
Room:
Meeting Room (HOL)
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
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
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
Sep
11
2025
Thu
Lego Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
Orange Mound Library
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
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 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
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
Sep
12
2025
Fri
LEGO of Your Imagination
4:00pm–5:00pm
Raleigh Library
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
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)
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
Sep
12
2025
Fri
Storytimes at Hollywood
4:00pm–5:00pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch:
Hollywood Library
Room:
Main Floor
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type:
Story Times
Event Details:
📚✨ Join Us for Storytime at Hollywood! Spark your child’s imagination with stories and crafts! 🎶📖 Whether you're a regular or it's your first visit, everyone is welcome to come share the magic of stories!
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
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
Sep
13
2025
Sat
South Branch Storytime
4:00pm–4:45pm
South Library
Library Branch:
South Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8)
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
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
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
Sep
9
2025
Tue
Long Live the King!-Chess Club
6:00pm–7:30pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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
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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