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.

Dance Classes in Memphis and Surrounding Areas

CK Dance Theatre
5940 Goodman Road, Suite G, Olive Branch, MS 662-5000

CK Dance Theatre is a Christ Centered dance studio offering Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Point, Contemporary, Gymnastics, Boys only and Toddler classes in Olive Branch.


Collage Dance Collective
2497 Broad Ave, Memphis, TN 38112
901-800-1873

Collage offers Creative Movement classes for ages 2 -4, Ballet for ages 4 - 18, and Tap dance for ages 7+.
The ballet programs are 40 weeks long and run from August through May.  Summer programs are also offered for ages 5 - 18.  In addition, a select group of talented students make up the Collage Youth Ensemble for further grooming.


Dance Academy of Bartlett
6240 E Stage Plaza, Memphis, TN  38134
901-385-2228

The Dance Academy of Bartlett offers dance classes to students ages 3 and over.   The academy has Recreational classes as well as Company/Competition Levels.  Offerings include Ballet, Pointe, Tumbling, and Hip Hop.


Dance Dynamics
8059 Stage Hills Blvd, Suite 114, Bartlett, TN
901-371-2255

Dance Dynamics trains dancers ages 2 1/2 through High School.  Offerings include Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz and Tap dance.


Dazzle Creative Dance & Movement
1106 Colonial Drive, Memphis, TN 38117
901-300-0547

Dazzle Creative Dance & Movement focuses on motor development skills in small children ages 1-6.  The 1 and 2 year old class is a Mommy & Me class.  Learning tools such as counting, the alphabet and colors are incorporated into the movement process.


Joy McDaniel Academy of Dance & Gymnastics
11125 Highway 70, Suite 113-114, Arlington, TN 38002
8227 Rockcreek Parkway, Cordova, TN  38016

Joy McDaniel Academy of Dance and Gymnastics offers classes in 2 locations (Cordova & Arlington).  Classes include: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and Gymnastics.  Classes begin for children age 3.  


Millington School of Dance
7911 C St., Millington, TN  38053
901-590-9334

Millington School of Dance offers a variety of dance classes at every skill level.  Classes include Tippy Toes (ages 3-6), Ballet, Tap, Creative Movement, Modern, Hip Hop, Jazz, Yoga and Tumbling.


Stars in Motion
569 Olivia Ln, Hernando, MS
3370 Goodman Rd, Southaven, MS
662-349-6422

Stars in Motion operates two locations (Hernando and Southaven).   SIM offers a variety of classes incorporating creative movement, ballet, tap, hip hop, acrobatics, mommy and tot.  SIM is also available for birthday parties and events.


Subroy Dance Studio
2345 Kirby Whitten Road, Suite 102, Memphis, TN 38133

SubRoy Studio offers training in Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, African, Jookin, Leaps & Turns.  They offer a Mommy and Me class for 1 - 2 year olds and dance classes for ages 3+.

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.