Week Calendar

Hey Tweens & Teens!

Looking for something fun and creative to do on fall break? Join us for a 4-day beginner crochet class where you'll learn the basics and make your very own crocheted orange! 🍊

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm ,  this program is for you.

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm ,  this program is for you.

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm ,  this program is for you.

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm ,  this program is for you.

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm ,  this program is for you.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Fantasy Faire!

Share magical stories and enchanted snacks.  Decorate a magic and and a fairy crown.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Fantasy Faire at the Cordova Library! Partake in a fantastical afternoon, full of crafts, games, food, and more! 

We dare our tweens and teens to test their bravery during our Edible Fear Factor! The goal is simple: eat and drink the weirdest combinations known to mankind! Whoever goes the longest without quitting will win a prize!

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

Come along to learn great new moves while exercising and having a great time while dancing! It'll help stimulate your mind and improve your body tone.

Every third Saturday, customers of all ages will get to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn and beverages. Please join us if you are interested, and make sure to spread the word!

Looking for something fun to do over Fall Break? Students in 3rd-6th grade are invited to the South Branch Fall Break STEM Week!

This is Session 1 of our 3-day Fall Fun Camp.  Children ages 8-12 have the opportunity to explore their creative talents in building a diorama based on their favorite book.

As part of our fall break, we will have a variety of games available for our children and teens to try and beat their librarians. There will be prizes and snacks.

Join us for a fun-filled Crafternoon, where kids ages 3–12 can explore their creativity with hands-on projects. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination!

Looking for something fun to do over Fall Break? Students in 3rd-6th grade are invited to the South Branch Fall Break STEM Week!

This is Session 2 of our 3-day Fall Fun Camp.  Children ages 8-12 have the opportunity to explore their creative talents in building a diorama based on their favorite book.

Put your creativity and problem-solving skills to the test with our Lego STEM Challenge this Fall Break!

If you want to experience science, art, and color in one siting, please join us for a psychedelic time! Please bring at least one item to tie dye. There will be a scrunchies available to tie-dye, but they are limited.

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.

Looking for something fun to do over Fall Break? Students in 3rd-6th grade are invited to the South Branch Fall Break STEM Week!

This is Session 3 of our 3-day Fall Fun Camp.  Children ages 8-12 have the opportunity to explore their creative talents in building a diorama based on their favorite book.

Take a break from the screens and join us for an afternoon of family fun! We’ll have a variety of classic and new board and card games for all ages to enjoy together.

Looking for something fun to do over Fall Break? Students in 3rd-6th grade are invited to the South Branch Fall Break STEM Week!

This event is sponsored by the Memphis Youth Arts Initiative.

Get ready to mix, stretch, and squish your very own slime! Kids ages 6–12 will experiment with fun ingredients to create ooey-gooey masterpieces to take home. Come prepared for a little mess and a lot of fun!

Looking for something fun to do over Fall Break? Students in 3rd-6th grade are invited to the South Branch Fall Break STEM Week!

Put your cooking skills to the test in our Tween Cooking Challenge: Quesadillas! Tweens ages 8–12 will team up to create their own tasty quesadilla creations in this fun Fall Break program. Space is limited, so registration is required.

Join us at the Orange Mound Library for Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads, a workshop that celebrates the power of friendship and togetherness!

In today's session of Kraft Korner, we will be creating our own Galaxies in a Jar. All supplies are provided, and everyone will be able to take their artwork home with them.

Join us for an out-of-this-world experience!

Join us at the Orange Mound Library for Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads, a workshop that celebrates the power of friendship and togetherness!

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

Fall into the library during your break for a fun activity of Halloween canvas painting! This event is registration only. Please be sure to sign up online to reserve a seat. We can't wait to see you there. 

Rookie Moves is a casual chess hour for players of all levels and ages. Chess boards are provided.

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

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!

Teens are invited to try a different Board Game every two weeks at South.  Card games, Dungeon Crawlers, Deck Builders, Strategy versus all-out chaos - it’s all on the table at Board game Buffet.

Looking for something to do during fall break? Come to the Officer Redd Library and learn all about fossils! Kids will get to examine fossils, learn how they're formed and categorized, and get to do some dinosaur themed crafts! 

Join us for the next installment of our Sounds from the Stacks concert series, featuring a live performance by local jazz guitarist Tim Vaziri.

Imagine! Build! Share!  Join us at South each Thursday at 4pm to build amazing Lego creations to be displayed and added to our growing archive of builds!

🎉 Join us at Hollywood for Day of Play! Every Thursday, we'll have an activity full of fun, creativity, and adventure!

Calling all gamers! Flex your skills and go head-to-head with other gamers at Raleigh's Nintendo Switch Game Night. We'll have the classics if you're feeling nostalgic, as well as some newer fan favorites.

📚✨ 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!

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.