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Customer Appreciation Day @ Levi

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Levi Library
As this year comes to a close, we invite our customers to come to our library and take part in the various refreshments and activities we have to offer. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call us at 901-415-2773. 

We look forward to seeing you!
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Meet and Greet Santa & Mrs. Claus

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Levi Library
Come and join us at Levi on December 6 from 3-5 p.m. to meet and greet Santa and Mrs. Claus with the Loves!

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Vision Prep Kindergarten Holiday Storytime

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Happy Holidays image
South Library
Outreach Event at Separate Location
The South Branch is bringing some holiday cheer to the kindergartners at Vision Prep Academy, with holiday-themed stories, songs and crafts
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Book Christmas Tree Decorations

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Hollywood Library
Meeting Room
Make you Holidays Happy here at Hollywood!

We will be making Book Christmas Trees out of discarded paperback books. This craft would make a perfect table center piece or decoration for the upcoming Holidays!

Come by the Hollywood Library to learn how to make these festive figures! 
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Whitehaven's 3rd Annual Boys Winter Coat Drive!

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Memphis Public Libraries
Whitehaven Library
Meeting Room
The 3rd Annual Boys Winter Coat Drive will be held Friday December 8, 2023. Items will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. 
If you wish to donate, we're accepting medium, large, x-large, and 2x-large beginning November 1, 2023, until December 7, 2023. You may drop off your donations during regular library hours. Thank you so much for using your time to give as we approach the holiday season! 
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Holiday Celebrations - Family Storytime

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
three graphics, side-by-side in unlined rectangles. The first is a Kwanzaa kinara on a yellow background, in the middle is a Christmas tree on a beige background, and the final rectangle has a Hanukkah menorah on a white background
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. December is a busy, busy time for celebrations. Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and more will be highlighted in a festive storytime.
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Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Cherokee Library
Merry Christmas!  Join us as Santa and Mrs. Claus visit the Cherokee Library.  There will be crafts and treats  Parents may bring their camera to take pictures of their children
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Customer Appreciation Celebration with Santa!

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Hollywood Library
Main Floor
We are celebrating our wonderful patrons for all your support and participation all year long with our special guest, Santa Claus! Bring out the whole family for snacks, games, prizes, and so much more! We are celebrating 2023 and brewing excitement about all that Hollywood will offer in 2024! We hope to see you there! 

Sponsored by Friends of the Library and the Memphis Library Foundation
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Soulful Christmas with Kenneth Jackson

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Whitehaven Library
Meeting Room
Enjoy the soulful music of Kenneth Jackson as he ushers in the holiday season for the Whitehaven community. A very special holiday treat!
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Memphis Delta Prep Holiday Storytime

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Happy Holidays image
South Library
Outreach Event at Separate Location
The South Branch is bringing some holiday cheer to the K-2 students at Memphis Delta Prep with holiday-themed stories, songs and crafts
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Holiday Movie Day

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Levi Library
Come join us for a Holly, Jolly time while we enjoy a classic, Christmas movie, "This Christmas" featuring Chris Brown and a Christmas craft. 
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Decorating for the Holidays

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cordova Library
Meeting Room
Come make your holidays a little bit merrier and brighter by joining us to decorate your very own holiday ornaments. This is something you can add to your tree or use as a table topper. We will be creating our ornaments in the Story Room on Wednesday, December 13 at 3:00. All supplies will be provided so just bring your imagination and willingness to work in a group setting. See you then. 
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Santa Visits the Whitehaven Library!

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
A plate of gingerbread man cookies
Whitehaven Library
Meeting Room
HO HO HO & Merry Christmas! Santa is coming to town and he's making a special stop at the Whitehaven Branch Library! Be sure to stop by and get a sweet treat from Santa!
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Pop Up Shop

10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Raleigh Library
Please join us for a Pop Up Shop hosted by the Raleigh Friends of the Library
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Polar Express in Pajamas

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
East Shelby Library
Meeting Rooms
We'll begin with a visit from Santa and if you haven't been naughty but nice, Mrs. Claus will treat you to a reding of 
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg! Wait the fun doesn't stop there! Treats and hot chocolate with all the toppings will be served as we view and embark on a magical trip of The Polar Express! Gifts and keepsakes will also be given as a memento!
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Pictures with Santa

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Lobby Stage
Here comes Santa right down Poplar Avenue!  Join us for holiday crafts, popcorn, hot cocoa and of course SANTA!
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Holiday Movie Cheer-athon

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A plate of gingerbread man cookies
Levi Library
Meeting Room
Join us at Levi for a cheery, good time where you will be able to watch some of the best, classic holiday movies and sing your favorite holiday tunes. You may also want to visit our Cheer Stations to make an Ornament or Holiday card and participate in our Edible Cheer Factor. We hope to see you for the HO-HO-HOLIDAYS!
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Noon Years Eve Celebration

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Children's Department
Ring in the (not quite) Noon Year with us!  Join us at 1:30 pm for the festivities and stay for a balloon drop at 2:00 pm.  Light refreshments to follow.
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