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DIY Holiday Ornament Kit For Children

Monday, December 18, 2023
Frayser Library
Children's Area
Christmas Day will be here before you know it.  We have some fun and easy DIY holiday kits to share with children ages 6-8!  Supply is limited.
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Pop-Tart Gingerbread House Kit

Monday, December 18, 2023
Frayser Library
Calling all creative teens! Get ready to embark on a tasty adventure with our Pop-Tart Gingerbread House Kit. We provide the essentials and step-by-step instructions to construct and decorate your edible masterpiece.

Using your favorite Pop-Tarts and the ingredients we supply, let your imagination run wild as you design a one-of-a-kind Pop-Tart Gingerbread House. Whether it's a holiday treat or just a fun project, this kit is perfect for satisfying your artistic and sweet cravings. Order now, and let the creativity and deliciousness flow! 🏠🍭🎨
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Mystery Japan Box

Saturday, December 30, 2023
Frayser Library
Calling all adventurous teens! Get ready for a monthly dose of excitement with our Mystery Japanese Box, available for pick-up at your local library. Each month, a world of intriguing surprises will be ready for you to discover.

From unique Japanese goodies to delightful discoveries, this box is your ticket to a monthly mystery experience. Unwrap the surprises, month by month, and savor the joy of unexpected treasures. Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey – your monthly mystery is here, waiting for you to explore at the library! 🎌📦🧡
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Toddler Storytime

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Children's Program Room
Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun with the toddler in your life. Appropriate for children ages 18-36 months. No groups.


Due to popularity, Toddler storytime will allow the first 15 toddlers and their families into storytime.  If you are unable to attend, we will have fun toddler toys and activities available!

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Lapsit/Toddler Story Time

10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Bartlett Library
Program Room
Join us for a lap-sit story time for toddlers ages 1-3! We'll share books, songs, and play time each week! When registering, please only put the number of children attending. 
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Line Dancing at Raleigh

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Raleigh Library
Meeting Room
Come out and learn some of the hottest line dances at Raleigh. Learn different line dances to many genres of music. 


You can register by calling 901-415-2778 or online.
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Sister Reach

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Storytime- Beautiful Birds

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Cordova Library
Come to the Cordova Library for Storytime.  Share stories, songs and crafts.  For all ages and no registration is needed.  This week's theme - Beautiful Birds.
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An Easy Step-By-Step Computer Class for Adults

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Hollywood Library
Meeting Room
We will help adults become comfortable with using computer technology and have fun doing it!
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Preschool Story Time

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Bartlett Library
Program Room
Join us for a preschool storytime for children ages 2-5! We'll share books and songs each week! When registering, please only put the number of children attending. 

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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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Chair Yoga

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
South Library
Meeting Room
Come join in the chair yoga experience with smooth movements to help control your body and mind.
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Creative Aging Holiday Card Making

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Bartlett Library
Meeting Room
 Presented by Creative Aging, this is a follow-up craft class to the Calligraphy Class we had in November. Use your Calligraphy skills to make Holiday Cards, the class can also be done without using Calligraphy. , 
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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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Pre-School Story Time For Little Learners

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Frayser Library
Children's Area
Each season of the year is the perfect time for parents to keep their little learners learning. Please mark your calendar to come and join us for story time, as we read aloud and involve the children in telling the story! In addition, we follow with a related art activity.
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Creator's Club

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
South Library
Teen Innovation Center
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Free Math and Reading Tutoring

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Raleigh Library
Does your K-5th grader need Tutoring in the areas of either Reading or Math? We offer 30 minute targeted sessions to help enhance your student's skills. To schedule an appointment call 901-415-2778 ext 3.
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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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JOIN OUR ALL-GIRL’S ROBOTICS TEAM!

4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
CLOUD901
Gaming Zone
Let’s prepare for a remote or scrimmage match. The CLOUD901 is registered FIRST FTC robotics team seeking teen girls ages 12 – 18 to join and represent the CLOUD901 community all-girls robotics team. The team will test their design and creativity by participating in a remote or local FTC scrimmage match. Please join these sessions to test the CLOUD901 community all-girls robotics team robot. 
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Teen Program in Innovation Center

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Cordova Library
Teen Innovation Center
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Front Porch Music Series: Sounds of the Season

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Lobby
Overton High School's CAPA Jazz Band will play toe tapping holiday music for your enjoyment. 

Sounds of the Season is brought to you by The Memphis Library Foundation.
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D&D at Cordova Library

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cordova Library
Teen Innovation Center
D&D club is open to new and and returning players! We'll be meeting every other Wednesday in the teen innovation center. Dice and characters can be provided, but if you need to make your own characters you can make them here at the library.
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Carnegie Writers Workshop

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
All Locations
Come join us virtually every fourth Wednesday of the month for the Carnegie Writer's Group, a free workshop for writers! The sessions will be conducted over Microsoft Teams, at least for now. Please see below for details on how to join us.
Would you like to improve your writing skills while working in a collaborative environment with other writers? If so, please join Memphis Public Libraries and the Carnegie Writers' Group for a free online writing workshop series meeting monthly.
This will be a community-based writing group for diverse individuals and genres. All are welcome, whether you're a polished writer looking for a few tips or someone just starting their writing career. The meetings include power writing, writers’ corner, writers’ workshop, guest speaker presentations, and professional reading events.
If you're interested, please follow this link to register. We'll see you on the fourth Wednesday!
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Raleigh Chicks Aerobics

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Raleigh Library
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun aerobic class with Linda Epps. It's a great way to have fun exercising while allowing you to stretch, and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

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Circle Time

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Meeting Room
Make new friends and enjoy songs, movement, simple games, and storytelling. 


All ages welcome! 
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