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5 Fridays of Jazz

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Lobby Stage
Five Fridays of Jazz is sponsored by the Memphis Library Foundation and presented in conjunction with the Overton Park Shell and Shell on Wheels. The mission is to foster community by connecting both enthusiasts and newcomers to the jazz world. The final, performance, March 29 will be held outside of the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. 

Line-up

March 1, 2024 - Memphis Black Arts Alliance presents Joyce Cobb feat. Memphis Jazz Workshop
March 8, 2024 - Memphis Black Arts Alliance presents Lannie McMillian Jr. 
March 15, 2024 - Deborah Swiney
March 22, 2024 - Gary Topper
March 28, 2024 - Michael Townsend with special guest Alvin McKinney
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Family Storytime - Birthdays

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
clipart with a birthday cake with five lit candles. The words "Happy birthday" are above the cake and there is confetti falling all around
South Library
Children's Area
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. This week's theme is birthdays and birthday celebrations! Come listen to stories, sing songs, and make crafts all related to birthdays.
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S.T.E.A.M 101 : A Lession in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts , and Math

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Library
Teen Innovation Center

Teens along with family members are asked to join North in a fun steam activity which will   allow them to use  their  critical thinking, problem solving , and creativity skills.. Join  us in person .

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Paint Party

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
elementary school children painting
South Library
Children's Area
Stop by the South Branch on the 2nd Monday of each month to try out different ways to paint - from salt painting to finger painting, using puffy paints and more! 
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Let's Twist Yoga Series

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Children's Program Room
Come join a certified instructor for a fun yoga class! Participants will receive an introduction to yoga and its benefits, a warm up game, physical warm up, a physical activity, arts and crafts time, and then cool down and relax. Yoga mats will be available for each participant. This program is sponsored by the Memphis Library Foundation. 
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Spring into Watercolor

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Teen Innovation Center
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of painting with watercolor. 
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Lev(I)magination Storytime

10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Levi Library
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 Creativity.
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North Branch Friends of the LIbrary Crosstown Fundraiser

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
North Library
Outreach Event at Separate Location
Come by Crosstown Concourse, located at 1350 Concourse Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, and support the North Branch Library Friends group by purchasing some of our reasonably priced, lightly used books! Staff will also be providing on-site library card sign ups. All proceeds goes toward future library programming. We hope to see you there!
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Family Storytime - Rain

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
clipart of three children playing in the rain and stomping in puddles
South Library
Children's Area
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. April showers bring May flowers, so this week we'll be looking at stories about rain!
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Smoothie Moves Saturdays @ Levi

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Levi Library
Meeting Room
ALL TOGETHER NOW!!! Let's move and groove to some of the latest jams and have fun while doing it. We will do a combination of movements that range from easy to slightly difficult, including Zumba and Line dancing. Afterwards, we will cool down with a delicious smoothie!
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Let's Rap About It!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Library
Meeting Room
Teens are given an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them. Teens can join this program in person.
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Registration begins 4/8/2024 at 9:00 AM

Tween Crochet Club Interest Meeting

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bartlett Library
Meeting Room
Tweens and young teens are invited to learn the basics of crochet and discuss the possibility of meeting monthly. One crochet hook per attendee will be offered, along with a small selection of yarn. Just bring yourself!
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Lev(I)magination Storytime

10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Levi Library
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 Creativity.
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STEM Club

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
STEM Tree, with each branch showing an icon for the elements of STEM
South Library
Children's Area
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 sticks or using the power of the sun to make a s'more! Stop by each month for a new and exciting topic and activity!
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Lego Club

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
East Shelby Library
Children's Area
Come join us as we explore our creativity with Legos! You never know what you can create! Come get your build on!
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Sowing the Seeds for My Community

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Levi Library
Meeting Room
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 of Martin Luther King Jr, Day and will continue every 4th Saturday through June. The dates are as follows:
*February 24
*March 23
*April 27
*May 25
*June 22
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