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Storytimes for Children in the Memphis Area



***Please Note - All Storytimes are Subject to Change or Cancellation, PLEASE CALL TO VERIFY TIME & DATES***
Mondays

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
3030 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38111
901-415-2700

 10:15 am - Preschool Storytime is for children ages 3-5 years old. Activities include stories, songs and fun.


Germantown Community Library
1925 Exeter Rd, Germantown, TN  38138
901-757-7323

10:00 am - Book Babies is designed for babies 0-12 months old.  Storytime includes story, songs, rhymes and cuddles.

11:00 am - Wonderful Ones is for toddlers 12-24 months old.  The program includes a story, songs, and whole body movements. 


Knowledge Tree (Germantown)
2095 Exeter Rd, Germantown, TN 38138
901-758-2280

10:00 am - Storytime Hour includes a story and craft time.


Tuesdays

 Art Project Memphis(Overton Square)
2092 Trimble Place, Memphis, TN 38104
901-425-3434

10:00 am - Story Time followed by art free play for kids 12 months and older.  The cost is $12 for non members and there is no cost for members.


Barnes & Noble (Wolfchase)
2774 N. Germantown Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38133
901-386-2468

 11:00 am - Toddler story time and fun.


Germantown Community Library
1925 Exeter Rd, Germantown, TN  38138
901-757-7323

 10:00 am - Book Babies is designed for babies 0-12 months old.  Storytime includes story, songs, rhymes and cuddles.

11:00 am - Wonderful Ones is for toddlers 12-24 months old.  The program includes a story, songs, and whole body movements. 


Knowledge Tree (Horn Lake)
981 Goodman Rd, Horn Lake, MS 38637
662-510-5601

10:00 am - Storytime Hour includes a story and craft time.


Tipton County Public Library
3149 Highway 51, Bldg C, Covington, TN 38019
901-476-8289

 10:00 am - Mother Goose Storytime is for infants and toddlers ages 0-24 months and  features stories, crafts and fun.


Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
3030 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38111
901-415-2700

10:15 am - Babies & Books is a parent child story time for children ages 6-18 months. Activities include stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy fun.



Collierville Library (Lucius E. Elsie C. Burch Jr. Library)
501 Poplar View Pkwy, Collierville, TN 38017
901-457-2600

10:30 am - Reading Readiness Storytime is for 3 - 5 year olds and includes a story, songs, fingerplays, movement activities and crafts.


Arlington Library (Sam T. Wilson Library)
5854 Airline Rd, Arlington, TN 38002
901-867-2620

10:30 am - Toddler Time includes stories, songs, counting, dancing and parent interaction.


The Booksellers at Laurelwood
387 Perkins Rd Extended, Memphis, TN 38117
901-683-9801

11:00 am - Storytime includes stories, songs and sometimes a special guest.



Wednesdays

 Bartlett Library
5884 Stage Rd, Bartlett, TN 38134
901-386-8968

11:15 am - Preschool Storytime for ages 2-5 years old. Registration IS required.

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
3030 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38111
901-415-2700

 10:15 am - Toddler Storytime is for children ages 18-36 months. Activities include stories, songs and fun.


Germantown Community Library
1925 Exeter Rd, Germantown, TN  38138

901-757-7323

10:00 am & 11:00 am- Terrific Twos and Threes is children ages 2-3 and includes lively songs, stories, and fingerplays.


Knowledge Tree (Memphis)
5000 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122
901-324-9251

10:00 am - Storytime Hour includes a story and craft time.



Arlington Library (Sam T. Wilson Library)
5854 Airline Rd, Arlington, TN 38002
901-867-2620

 10:30 am - Toddler Time includes stories, songs, counting, dancing and parent interaction.


Collierville Libary (Lucius E. Elsie C. Burch Jr. Library)
501 Poplar View Pkwy, Collierville, TN 38017
901-457-2600

10:30 am - Reading Readiness Storytime is for 3 - 5 year olds and includes a story, songs, fingerplays, movement activities and crafts.

11:30 am - Toddler Storytime is for toddlers 18 - 35 months old.  The program is energetic and includes stories, music, dancing, crafts and occasional puppet show.


Cordova Library
8457 Trinity Road, Cordova, TN 38018
901-415-2764

10:30 am - Baby Story Time is for little ones and an adult, it includes stories, songs and fun.


Hernando Public Library
370 West Commerce, Hernando, MS 38632
662-429-4439

 11:00 am - Children's storytime.
Kid's Play
9155 Highway 72 (Poplar Ave) #27, Germantown, TN 38138
901-758-1015

10:30 am - Story Time Live includes story, song and a meet and greet with a character.  Guests may take pictures with the character afterwards.  Story Time Live is complimentary with daily admission.  No RSVP required. 


Millington Public Library
4858 Navy Rd, Millington, TN 38053
901-872-1585

 11:00 am (School year only) - Children's Storytime with story and fun.
Olive Branch (P.J. Chain Public Library)
6619 Hwy 305 North, Olive Branch, MS 38654
662-895-5900

10:30 am - Book Worms is storytime for 4-5 year olds.


Southaven Library (M.R. Davis Public Library)
8554 Northwest Dr, Southaven, MS 38671
662-342-0102

 10:30 & 11:15 am Storytime for children.



Thursdays

 Germantown Community Library
1925 Exeter Rd, Germantown, TN  38138

901-757-7323

 10:00 am - Terrific Twos and Threes is children ages 2-3 and includes lively songs, stories, and fingerplays.

11:00 am - Fantastic Fours and Fives caters to children ages 4-5.  Storytime includes story, music and fun.
Horn Lake Library (M.R. Dye Public Library)
2885 Goodman Rd, Horn Lake, MS 38637
662-393-5654

 10:00 am - Children's storytime.


Knowledge Tree (Cordova)
8195 Dexter Rd, Cordova, TN 38016
901-382-3102

10:00 am - Storytime Hour includes a story and craft time.


Tipton County Public Library
3149 Highway 51, Bldg C, Covington, TN 38019
901-476-8289

10:00 am - Toddler & Preschool Storytime features stories, crafts and fun.

2:00 pm - Toddler & Preschool Storytime features stories, crafts and fun.


Collierville Libary (Lucius E. Elsie C. Burch Jr. Library)
501 Poplar View Pkwy, Collierville, TN 38017
901-457-2600

10:30 am - Toddler Storytime is for toddlers 18 - 35 months old.  The program is energetic and includes stories, music, dancing, crafts and occasional puppet show.

11:30 am - Tiny Tots Storytime is for infants and toddlers ages 6 - 18 months.  Storytime includes stories, bounces, songs, nursery rhymes, fingerplay and free play.


Cordova Library
8457 Trinity Road, Cordova, TN 38018
901-415-2764

10:30 am - Toddler Story Time is for children ages 2 - 3 and includes stories, songs and fun.

11:30 am - Preschool Story Time if for children ages 4-4 and includes fun stories and silly songs.


Olive Branch (P.J. Chain Public Library)
6619 Hwy 305 North, Olive Branch, MS 38654
662-895-5900

10:30 am - Time for Tots is storytime for infants - 2 years old.

4:00 pm - READy Readers is storytime for children in grades K-3.


The Booksellers at Laurelwood
387 Perkins Rd Extended, Memphis, TN 38117
901-683-9801

11:00 am - Storytime includes stories, songs and sometimes a special guest.
Southaven Library (M.R. Davis Public Library)
8554 Northwest Dr, Southaven, MS 38671
662-342-0102
11:00 am Storytime for children.

Fridays

Art Project Memphis (Overton Square)
2092 Trimble Place, Memphis, TN 38104
901-425-3434

 10:00 am - Story Time followed by art free play for kids 12 months and older.  The cost is $12 for non members and there is no cost for members.


Millington Public Library
4858 Navy Rd, Millington, TN 38053
901-872-1585

11:00 am - Children's Storytime with story and fun.



Olive Branch (P.J. Chain Public Library)
6619 Hwy 305 North, Olive Branch, MS 38654
662-895-5900


10:30 am - Wiggle Worms is storytime for children 2-3 years old.


Whole Foods (Germantown)
7825 U.S. Highway 72, Germantown, TN 38138
901-896-3247

10:00 am - Storytime at Whole Foods includes stories, healthy snacks, and playtime.



Saturdays

Barnes & Noble (Wolfchase)
2774 N. Germantown Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38133
901-386-2468

11:00 am - Weekly Children's story time and fun.


Barnes & Noble (Carriage Crossing)
4610 Merchant's Park Circle Suite 521, Collierville, TN 38017
901-853-3264

11:00 am - MOST Saturdays is Children's storytime and fun.  Check the store calendar.

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Tutoring Services and Homework Help in the Memphis Area


Bowie Center Tutoring
2550 Ridgeway Rd, Memphis, TN 38119
901-474-1081

 The Bowie Center for Tutoring offers academic support for all ages and all subjects.  There are no contracts and students have the same tutor for each session.  ACT and SAT prep sessions are also available. 
Brainiac Tutoring
2095 Exeter Rd, Suite 80 #180, Germantown, TN 38138
901-337-2420

 Brainiac Tutoring offers tutoring for kindergarten through college, test prep and home schooling support.
Brinkley Heights Baptist Church
3275 Rosamond Ave, Memphis, TN 38122
901-458-0617

 Homework assistance is available for students in grades 3-6 weekly. Call for details.
Club Z! Tutoring

 Club Z! Tutoring serves the greater Memphis area and offers one-on-one and in home tutoring in all subject areas for PreK - adult.  Club Z! also offers test prep and study skills.


 D'Vine Tutoring Service
1105 N. Houston Levee Rd, Cordova, TN 38018
901-490-6884

 D'Vine Tutoring Service located in Cordova offers group and individual tutoring for students in pre-k through college. All subject areas are available as well as ACT and SAT prep.
Expanded Educational Services
901-265-3344

 Expanded Educational Services offers tutoring to children in grades K - 12 in math, reading, language arts, history, science and test prep.  In addition, EES offers before and after school care, as well as Summer Enrichment Camps.
Jane Ross Tutoring
8317 Cordova Rd, Suite #103, Cordova, TN 38016
901-795-7377

 Since 1979, Jane Ross Tutoring has been preparing Junior and Seniors in High School for the ACT and SAT.  Jane Ross Tutoring provides individual tutoring, on site workshops, and an online ACT course.
Math Made Simple
7189 Stage Rd, Memphis, TN  38133
901-382-3244

 Math Made Simple is located in the Bartlett area and offers tutoring in math, language arts, and reading. Test prep and Summer camps are also offered. 
Memphis Community  Centers

 The following Memphis Community Centers offer homework assistance for students.  Call for more details.
  • Charles Powell Community Center (Westwood) - 901-785-5975
  • Douglass Community Center - 901-327-6131
  • Lester Community Center - 901-324-2639
  • North Frayser Community Center - 901-353-9419
  • Pine Hill Community Center - 901-774-7950

 Memphis Public Library
901-415-2700

 Several branches of the Memphis Public Libraries offers homework assistance through its Homework Coaching Centers.  Students in grades 3 - 5 can receive homework help in English, writing, grammar or math.  Participating branches include: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Libray, Frayser, Hollywood, Parkway Village, and Whitehaven.
Memphis Tutorial Association
901-683-3718

 The Memphis Tutorial Association (MTA) is a group of professional educators who have been serving the Greater Memphis Area for over 30 years.  MTA offers individual and group tutoring for all ages.
Millington Public Library
4858 Navy Rd, Millington, TN 38053
901-872-1585

 Millington Public Library offers FREE Homework Help for children and teens on Thursdays from 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
Pamela Palmer - Tutoring for Success
901-737-7442
Germantown, TN

 Pamela Palmer has over 30 years of experience tutoring children in math, reading, writing, and test prep.
Peer Power
850 Ridge Lake Blvd, Suite 1, Memphis, TN 38120
901-761-8463

 Peer Power is a non-profit organization that recruits high performing high school and college students to tutor younger children in Shelby County public schools.  Call to find out if your child's school is a participating member.
Singleton Community Center
7266 Third Road, Bartlett, TN 38135

 The Singleton Community Center in Bartlett offers tutoring and an after school enrichment program.
Tweens & Teens After School Program at The Center for Skills and Knowledge
9086B Pigeon Roost Pl, Suite F, Olive Branch, MS 38654

The Center for Skills and Knowledge offers homework help for middle and high school students. 
Tutor Doctor
3750 Hacks Cross Rd, Suite 102-343, Memphis, TN 38125
901-609-2553

 The Tutor Doctor provides local in-home tutoring services for all subject areas to Memphis and surrounding areas.  Schedule a consultation online or call for more information. 
Varsity Tutors
901-614-1811

 Varsity Tutors offers in-home one-on-one tutoring throughout Memphis.

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Academic Enrichment Programs

Preschool


Bricks for Kidz - Arlington / Bartlett

Bricks 4 Kidz provides opportunities for kids ages 3-13 to learn, build and play with legos.  Bricks 4 Kidz offers after school programs, preschool classes, birthday parties, and summer camps for Memphis area kids.


Bricks for Kidz - Collierville

Bricks 4 Kidz provides opportunities for kids ages 3-13 to learn, build and play with legos. Bricks 4 Kidz offers after school programs, preschool classes, birthday parties, and summer camps for Memphis area kids.


Bricks for Kidz - Southaven - Horn Lake

Bricks 4 Kidz provides opportunities for kids ages 3-13 to learn, build and play with legos. Bricks 4 Kidz offers after school programs, preschool classes, birthday parties, and summer camps for Memphis area kids.


Mad Science of the Midsouth

Mad Science is a leading science enrichment provider for children in K-6.  Mad Science offers hands on science experiments to spark imaginative learning.  Mad Science of the Midsouth offers after school and homeschool programs, in class workshops, birthday parties, summer camps and preschool programs.

 Magic Carpet Ride
60 Perkins Extd, Memphis, TN 38117
901-537-1472

 Children 2 and older, along with their parents explore music, dance, visual arts and stories at the Buckman Performing Arts Center.  The cost is $5 for children and free for adults. Dates vary.

Elementary Students


Bricks for Kidz - Arlington / Bartlett

Bricks 4 Kidz provides opportunities for kids ages 3-13 to learn, build and play with legos.  Bricks 4 Kidz offers after school programs, preschool classes, birthday parties, and summer camps for Memphis area kids.


Bricks for Kidz - Collierville

Bricks 4 Kidz provides opportunities for kids ages 3-13 to learn, build and play with legos. Bricks 4 Kidz offers after school programs, preschool classes, birthday parties, and summer camps for Memphis area kids.


Bricks for Kidz - Southaven - Horn Lake

Bricks 4 Kidz provides opportunities for kids ages 3-13 to learn, build and play with legos. Bricks 4 Kidz offers after school programs, preschool classes, birthday parties, and summer camps for Memphis area kids.


 Drama Kids of Shelby County

 Drama Kids operates in several schools around Memphis helping kids 5-12 years old develop confidence, acting abilities, creative thinking, public speaking skills, and leadership.

Mad Science of the Midsouth

Mad Science is a leading science enrichment provider for children in K-6.  Mad Science offers hands on science experiments to spark imaginative learning.  Mad Science of the Midsouth offers after school and homeschool programs, in class workshops, birthday parties, summer camps and preschool programs.
Mental Math Abacus
8570 Cordes Circle
Germantown, TN 38139
901-277-3616

Mental Math Abacus creates a life time love of mathematics. Mental Math Abacus seeks to enhance your child’s concentration, observation, visualization, imagination and memory skills by advancing their arithmetic skills using Mental Math techniques.  Programs are for children ages 4.5 to 13 years old.

Middle School


Bricks for Kidz - Arlington / Bartlett

Bricks 4 Kidz provides opportunities for kids ages 3-13 to learn, build and play with legos.  Bricks 4 Kidz offers after school programs, preschool classes, birthday parties, and summer camps for Memphis area kids.


Bricks for Kidz - Collierville

Bricks 4 Kidz provides opportunities for kids ages 3-13 to learn, build and play with legos. Bricks 4 Kidz offers after school programs, preschool classes, birthday parties, and summer camps for Memphis area kids.


Bricks for Kidz - Southaven - Horn Lake

Bricks 4 Kidz provides opportunities for kids ages 3-13 to learn, build and play with legos. Bricks 4 Kidz offers after school programs, preschool classes, birthday parties, and summer camps for Memphis area kids.


Mad Science of the Midsouth

Mad Science is a leading science enrichment provider for children in K-6.  Mad Science offers hands on science experiments to spark imaginative learning.  Mad Science of the Midsouth offers after school and homeschool programs, in class workshops, birthday parties, summer camps and preschool programs.

Mental Math Abacus
8570 Cordes Circle
Germantown, TN 38139
901-277-3616

Mental Math Abacus creates a life time love of mathematics. Mental Math Abacus seeks to enhance your child’s concentration, observation, visualization, imagination and memory skills by advancing their arithmetic skills using Mental Math techniques.  Programs are for children ages 4.5 to 13 years old.

High School


Memphis Ambassadors Program (MAP)
The Memphis Ambassadors Program, presented by the City of Memphis is open to high school students (grades 9 to 12) who reside in one of the seven City Council districts.
MAP is a year-round development program engaging nearly 500 students annually through career- and college-prep activities as well as life-building skills, with a focus on education, health, civic and social responsibility and employability.
The program, which operates out of eight sites throughout the city, teaches young people how to work in a team environment, contribute to a positive learning atmosphere and possess the ability to work independently.
For application information visit. www.cityofmemphisyouth.org 
Poetry Out Loud

Poetry Out Loud is a great opportunity for young people to express themselves and compete to win $20,000.
The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation have partnered with U.S. state arts agencies to support Poetry Out Loud, a contest that encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage.
Visit www.poetryoutloud.org for information about competing through local high schools.





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