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Lev(I)magination Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:
Welcome to the Lev(I)magintion Storytime Station! We invite you to join us as we Explore, Discover, and Learn through Reading, Singing, and Crafts at the Levi Library. Different themes will be presented each week to help encourage Imagination and Cre...

Blast Off to Science Storytime! Science Day Fun!

10:30am - 1:30pm
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (CRE)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, Story Times
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Calling all junior scientists and curious explorers! Get ready for an out-of-this-world Storytime adventure where we'll explore the wonders of science. We'll hear stories, plus we'll get hands-on with some fun science activities that will make you sa...

Earth Day Celebration: Little Plant Garden!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home and Garden, STEAM stem
Event Details:
In observance of Earth Day, Whitehaven library along with our fellow young plant lovers, will host a class in which we all learn the life cycle of plants and how to properly care, grow and maintain our own garden in the comfort of our home....

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.

Photograph Notice

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After School Club

3:30pm - 4:45pm
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), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

CodeCrafters: Intro to Web Development

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Do you love Roblox? Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters. This comprehensive course is designed to provide students with ...

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.

Photograph Notice

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Hollywood's Poet Corner

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Event Details:
Join us at Hollywood to celebrate National Poetry Month all April long! Every week in April, we'll learn and write different aspects of making poetry. For our grand finale gathering, come add your very own original poem to the Hollywood Stars Little ...

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.

Photograph Notice

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Hunt through History

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Join us at the Hollywood Library for a themed scavenger hunt! Travel through time as we learn about Harlem Renaissance leaders and race (quietly) through the library to fill our Renaissance worksheets with answers!...

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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CodeCrafters: Intro to Web Development

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Do you love Roblox? Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters. This comprehensive course is designed to provide students with ...

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.

Photograph Notice

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STEAM: VR gameday!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Event Details:
Come learn how to play with the oculus. We will be playing beat saber, drumming and Basketball....

STEM Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM stem
Event Details:
South's STEM Club will look at different STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) topics each month, from bridges to solar power. After talking about the topic, there will be a related hands-on activity, like building a bridge from popsicle ...

Happy Birthday Hollywood!

All Day
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Music
Event Details:
Hollywood turns 48 years old!! Come celebrate Hollywood's years of service in the Douglass/Hollywood/Hyde Park community! Fun, free, family friendly event! ...

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.

Photograph Notice

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Blossoming Reads & Steals: The Spring Book Sale Extravaganza!

11:00am - 2:00pm
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (CRE)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Neighborhood Events
Event Details:
Calling all book lovers, treasure hunters, and bargain enthusiasts! Get ready for our epic Spring Book Sale, where overflowing shelves and amazing deals await. Discover hidden gems, stock up on summer reads, and support your library at the same time....

Hollywood's March to Literacy Parade

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hollywood Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event
Event Details:
In collaboration with neighboring schools -- there will be a parade at Hollywood! Bring your handheld float in honor of their favorite literary book or character and March into Literacy with Hollywood! ...

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.

Photograph Notice

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Karaoke

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, Music
Event Details:
Come sing your heart out to your favorite songs at Randolph from 4-5:30pm. Snacks will be provided. ...

Happy Birthday Hollywood!

All Day
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Music
Event Details:
Hollywood turns 48 years old!! Come celebrate Hollywood's years of service in the Douglass/Hollywood/Hyde Park community! Fun, free, family friendly event! ...

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.

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.

Forensic Science: Who Done It

10:30am - 11:30am
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games, Job and Career, STEAM stem
Event Details:
Come step into the shoes of a forensic scientist and help Professor Chet Redwood attempt to solve the mystery of who stole a rare plant from Australia that was being stored in MPL's University Greenhouse. ...

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Arbor Day with the Cordova Garden Club

11:00am - 11:45am
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Home and Garden
Event Details:
Come to the Cordova Library to celebrate Arbor Day with the Cordova Garden Club.  Share stories, snacks and crafts.  Learn about and tour the Cordova Library Arboretum.For all ages and no registration is needed....

Family Storytime - Picnics

11:00am - 11:45am
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:
Family storytimes are a great opportunity for children and caretakers to come together, hear stories, sing songs, and work together on crafts or other activities. As the weather gets warmer, picnics are a fun way to make a meal special by eating outs...

Blossoming Reads & Steals: The Spring Book Sale Extravaganza!

11:00am - 2:00pm
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (CRE)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Neighborhood Events
Event Details:
Calling all book lovers, treasure hunters, and bargain enthusiasts! Get ready for our epic Spring Book Sale, where overflowing shelves and amazing deals await. Discover hidden gems, stock up on summer reads, and support your library at the same time....

Love Thy Neighbor Sidewalk Chalk Event at Raleigh

11:00am - 2:00pm
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:
Come to this event and enjoy marvelous sidewalk chalk creations at the Raleigh library grounds....

Crafternoons at Cossitt

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Please join us Saturday afternoons for children's craft time at Cossitt Library. We will have a guided craft, but also will provide supplies for artistic free play. Come get crafty with us!...

Cossitt Grows: Planter's Meet-up and Plant Swap

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Home and Garden, Neighborhood Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Celebrate Earth Day at Cossitt: Hang out with fellow plant lovers, swap some plants with new friends, and check out our library! Register for our Plant Swap for an an opportunity to come together with fellow local plant lovers and exchange plant...

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Sowing the Seeds for My Community

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library Support
Event Details:
Every 4th Saturday, from 1-4 p.m., Mr. James Williams of Sowing Seeds Enterprises will offer free haircuts to our patrons. Patrons must be between the ages of 3-17 in order to take part in this event. This event will begin on January 13 in Honor...

Health and Wellness Class

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Eat Well, Spend Less! Become a Budget-Savvy Chef in Our Healthy Cooking Class....