CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT

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Upcoming Children's Events Listed by Branch

Preschool Story Time

Two sessions 10:15 am and 11:15 am for ages 2-5; registration required.

Date: 
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

Two sessions 10:15 am and 11:15 am for ages 2-5; registration required.

Date: 
Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

Two sessions 10:15 am and 11:15 am for ages 2-5; registration required.

Date: 
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

Two sessions 10:15 am and 11:15 am for ages 2-5; registration required.

 

Date: 
Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

Two sessions 10:15 am and 11:15 am for ages 2-5; registration required. Call 415-2761.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

For ages 2-5; registration required. Two sessions 10:15 am and 11:15 am.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

For ages 2-5; registration required; two sessions 10:15 am and 11:15 am.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

For ages 2-5; registration required; two sessions 10:15 am and 11:15 am.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

For ages 2-5; registration required; two sessions 10:15 am and 11:15 am.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

For ages 2-5; registration required; two sessions 10:15 am and 11:15 am.

Date: 
Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

For ages 2-5; registration required; two sessions 10:15 am and 11:15 am.

Date: 
Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

For ages 2-5; registration required; two sessions 10:15 am and 11:15 am.

Date: 
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

For ages 2-5; registration required; two sessions 10:15 am and 11:15 am.

Date: 
Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Dig into Reading

For ages 6-11; two sessions 2:30 pm and 4 pm; registration required.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 2:30pm
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Children

Dig into Reading

For ages 6-11; two sessions 2:30 pm and 4 pm; registration required.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 2:30pm
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Children

Dig into Reading

For ages 6-11; two sessions 2:30 pm and 4 pm; registration required.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 2:30pm
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Children

ShoWagon Presentation

All ages.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 2:00pm
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Family
Audience: 
Teens
Audience: 
Children

Family Storytime

Registration required.

Date: 
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 6:30pm
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Family

Family Storytime

Registration required.

Date: 
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 6:30pm
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Family

Family Storytime

Registration required.

Date: 
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 6:30pm
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Family

Family Storytime

Registration required.

Date: 
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 6:30pm
Library: 
Bartlett
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Family

Summer Reading Club Kick-off

Summer Reading Club is the best way for your kids to beat the summer slump.  Kids who read over the summer do better when they get back to school.

Date: 
Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 1:00pm
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Family

Dig into Reading!

Special programs and guests will present educational and entertaining programs that will encourage your children to read.  They'll have so much fun, they won't even realize that they're learning.

Date: 
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 1:30pm
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Children

Dig into Reading

Special programs and guests will present educational and entertaining programs that will encourage your children to read.  They'll have so much fun, they won't even realize that they're learning.

Date: 
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 1:30pm
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Children

Dig into Reading!

Special programs and guests will present educational and entertaining programs that will encourage your children to read.  They'll have so much fun, they won't even realize that they're learning.

Date: 
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 1:30pm
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Children

Dig into Reading!

Special programs and guests will present educational and entertaining programs that will encourage your children to read.  They'll have so much fun, they won't even realize that they're learning.

Date: 
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 1:30pm
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Children

Dig into Reading!

Special programs and guests will present educational and entertaining programs that will encourage your children to read.  They'll have so much fun, they won't even realize that they're learning.

Date: 
Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 1:30pm
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Children

Dig into Reading!

Special programs and guests will present educational and entertaining programs that will encourage your children to read.  They'll have so much fun, they won't even realize that they're learning.

Date: 
Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 1:30pm
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Children

Dig into Reading!

Special programs and guests will present educational and entertaining programs that will encourage your children to read.  They'll have so much fun, they won't even realize that they're learning.

Date: 
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 1:30pm
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Children

Dig into Reading!

Special programs and guests will present educational and entertaining programs that will encourage your children to read.  They'll have so much fun, they won't even realize that they're learning.

Date: 
Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 1:30pm
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Children

Family Movie Night

Our Just Kiddin' Around movie series shifts to Wednesday nights during the summer! Come see recent releases in the relaxed atmosphere of the Children's Dept. Story Time  Room.  We can't advertise ahead what will be showing, but check the poster in the library for each week's offering- absolutely FREE!

Date: 
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 5:30pm
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Family

Family Movie Night

Our Just Kiddin' Around movie series shifts to Wednesday nights during the summer! Come see recent releases in the relaxed atmosphere of the Children's Dept. Story Time Room.  We can't advertise ahead what will be showing, but check the poster in the library for each week's offering- absolutely FREE!

Date: 
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 5:30pm
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Family

Family Movie Night

Our Just Kiddin' Around movie series shifts to Wednesday nights during the summer!  Come see recent releases in the relaxed atmosphere of the Children's Dept. Story Time Room.  We can't advertise ahead what will be showing, but check the poster in the library for each week's offering- absolutely FREE!

Date: 
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 5:30pm
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Family

Family Movie Night

Our Just Kiddin' Around movie series shifts to Wednesday nights during the summer!  Come see recent releases in the relaxed atmosphere of the Children's Dept. Story Time Room.  We can't advertise ahead what will be showing, but check the poster in the library for each week's offering- absolutely FREE!

Date: 
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 5:30pm
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Family

ShoWagon Presentation

Theater Memphis' talented (and wacky) road troupe brings live theater to children at public libraries system-wide.  Using familiar stories and humor, actors help kids discover why "the play's the thing"!  Created for children 5-12, all ages will enjoy ShoWagon's spirited performances.

Date: 
Friday, June 7, 2013 - 2:00pm
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Children

Ronald McDonald Presentation

Yes, THAT Ronald McDonald of burger-fame will be bringing his reasons to read to the library's branches this summer.

Date: 
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 1:30pm
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Special Events
Audience: 
Children

Crafternoon

What's better than a craft program?  A program that ties crafts to children's books.  Children ages 6-11 listen, read, and chat about books while their busy hands learn a new craft making skill!

Date: 
Monday, May 20, 2013 - 3:30pm
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Arts and Crafts
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

Join Ms. Doris for stories, songs, and fun as she introduces children ages 3-5 to the joy-filled world of children's books.  Groups must pre-register by calling 415-2739.

Date: 
Monday, May 20, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

Join Ms. Doris for stories, songs, and fun as she introduces children ages 3-5 to the joy-filled world of children's books.  Groups must pre-register by calling 415-2739.

Date: 
Monday, June 3, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

Join Ms. Doris for stories, songs, and fun as she introduces children ages 3-5 to the joy-filled world of children's books.  Groups must pre-register by calling 415-2739.

Date: 
Monday, June 10, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

Join Ms. Doris for stories, songs, and fun as she introduces children ages 3-5 to the joy-filled world of children's books.  Groups must pre-register by calling 415-2739.

Date: 
Monday, June 17, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

Join Ms. Doris for stories, songs, and fun as she introduces children ages 3-5 to the joy-filled world of children's books.  Groups must pre-register by calling 415-2739.

Date: 
Monday, June 24, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, and fun as she introduces children ages 3-5 to the joy-filled world of children's books.  Groups must pre-register by calling 415-2739.

Date: 
Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, and fun as she introduces children ages 3-5 to the joy-filled world of children's books.  Groups must pre-register by calling 415-2739.

Date: 
Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, and fun as she introduces children ages 3-5 to the joy-filled world of children's books.  Groups must pre-register by calling 415-2739.

Date: 
Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, and fun as she introduces children ages 3-5 to the joy-filled world of children's books.  Groups must pre-register by calling 415-2739.

Date: 
Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, and fun as she introduces children ages 3-5 to the joy-filled world of children's books.  Groups must pre-register by calling 415-2739.

Date: 
Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Preschool Story Time

Join Ms. Susan for stories, songs, and fun as she introduces children ages 3-5 to the joy-filled world of children's books.  Groups must pre-register by calling 415-2739.

Date: 
Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Toddler Story Time

Ms. Amy and little guys ages 18 to 36 months talk, sing, read, write, and play to get ready to be readers when they start school.  Parents essential- no groups, please.

Date: 
Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Toddler Story Time

Ms. Amy and little guys ages 18 to 36 months talk, sing, read, write, and play to get ready to be readers when they start school.  Parents essential- no groups, please.

Date: 
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Toddler Story Time

Ms. Amy and little guys ages 18 to 36 months talk, sing, read, write, and play to get ready to be readers when they start school.  Parents essential- no groups, please.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Toddler Story Time

Ms. Amy and little guys ages 18 to 36 months talk, sing, read, write, and play to get ready to be readers when they start school.  Parents essential- no groups, please.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Toddler Story Time

Ms. Amy and little guys ages 18 to 36 months talk, sing, read, write, and play to get ready to be readers when they start school.  Parents essential- no groups, please.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Toddler Story Time

Ms. Amy and little guys ages 18 to 36 months talk, sing, read, write, and play to get ready to be readers when they start school.  Parents essential- no groups, please.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Toddler Story Time

Ms. Amy and little guys ages 18 to 36 months talk, sing, read, write, and play to get ready to be readers when they start school.  Parents essential- no groups, please.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Toddler Story Time

Ms. Amy and little guys ages 18 to 36 months talk, sing, read, write, and play to get ready to be readers when they start school.  Parents essential- no groups, please.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Toddler Story Time

Ms. Amy and little guys ages 18 to 36 months talk, sing, read, write, and play to get ready to be readers when they start school.  Parents essential- no groups, please.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Toddler Story Time

Ms. Amy and little guys ages 18 to 36 months talk, sing, read, write, and play to get ready to be readers when they start school.  Parents essential- no groups, please.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Toddler Story Time

Ms. Amy and little guys ages 18 to 36 months talk, sing, read, write, and play to get ready to be readers when they start school.  Parents essential- no groups, please.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Toddler Story Time

Ms. Amy and little guys ages 18 to 36 months talk, sing, read, write, and play to get ready to be readers when they start school.  Parents essential- no groups, please.

Date: 
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:15am
Library: 
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Type of Event: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children