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Special Library Hours:
Wednesday, July 3: Closing at 6 p.m.
Thursday, July 4: Closed for Independence Day
Monday, August 5: Closed for School Registration Day
Families are invited to wrap up another fantastic summer of reading with the End of Summer Bash on Tuesday, July 23, between 4 and 6 p.m.. Record your reading progress, claim your hard-earned prizes, and enjoy a whole lineup of activities and entertainment! We'll have crafts, games, puzzles, and a special screening of What's New Scooby-Doo? Plus, don't the Collierville Animal Shelter meet n' greet. No registration required.
Summer may be halfway over, but there are still plenty of fun and educational activities for kids in July!
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Andrew Best, Singer-songwriter - Friday, July 12, 11 a.m.
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Beginner Chess (grades K-3) or Intermediate Chess (grades 4-6) - Two-day class, Saturday, July 13, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday, July 14, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration required; $80 charge.
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Rich Davis, Illustrator - Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m.
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India Day - Sunday, July 21, 3 p.m.
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Instrument Petting Zoo - Wednesday, July 24, 4 p.m.
In Collierville, there are no friends as loyal to the library as the Friends of the Library. In June, Collierville Burch Library Director Lisa Plath welcomed the Friends of the Library to a special luncheon to thank them for their fundraising efforts. Since 2001, they have donated more than $450,000 to the Library.
Looking to the future, the Friends have an ambitious goal as part of a capital campaign to raise funds for the planned Library expansion.
Have you tried the Collierville Burch Library's new outdoor book drop? By placing items in the return slot one at a time, each of your items is automatically checked in. You'll see verification on the screen. Once inside, items are automatically sorted into bins by the automated materials handler (AMH). The new book drop is open even when the Library is closed.
Check out this fun video for a tour of book drop do's and don'ts!
Applications are opening soon for the Fall 2024 Teen Library Ambassador program! The Teen Library Ambassador program is a group of up to 20 teens in grades 6 to 12 who share a desire to promote reading, can work cooperatively with others, and are committed to attend meetings on a regular basis. For the Fall semester, the program runs from September through December. Applications will be accepted July 22 through August 12.
Join us for an engaging presentation on the world of honeybees, essential pollinators that support our ecosystems by pollinating beautiful flowers and the crops we rely on. Discover the basics of bees and beekeeping, and explore the invaluable contributions honeybees make, including the production of honey and beeswax. Get ready to bee amazed! Join us Saturday, July 20 at 1 p.m. Presented by the Memphis Area Beekeepers Association (MABA). Registration begins July 6.
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Most programs require registration. Please click the links below to visit our Events Calendar for registration and more program details.
All Ages
Don't miss our "The Great Outdoors" community art show, on display in the Library lobby's Gallery Hall starting July 8.
Adults
General Programs
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Japanese Book Binding - Monday, July 1, 2 p.m.
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Eat Smart, Move More - Tuesday, July 9, 2 p.m.
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Severe Weather Safety and Preparedness - Tuesday, July 9, 5 p.m.
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Cycling Essentials with Bikes Plus - Thursday, July 11, 6 p.m.
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Virtual Tour of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park - Tuesday, July 16, 6 p.m.
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Art on the Square - Wednesday, July 17, 9 a.m.
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Nostalgic Camp Crafts for Adults - Tuesday, July 30, 5:30 p.m.
Tech Programs
Book Club
Teens
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Solar Oven S'mores - Saturday, July 6, 1 p.m.
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Teen Chalk Art Contest - Awards - Monday, July 8, 5 p.m.
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Fireside Fables at the Morton Museum - Tuesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.
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Ultimate Road Trip Planning - Wednesday, July 17, 4 p.m.
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Fantasy Map Making - Thursday, July 25, 4 p.m.
Children
Our special Summer Storytime schedule is in place June and July 2024. Check our Event Calendar for daily programs, and visit our Storytime page for more details and a downloadable schedule.
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Lucius E. & Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library
colliervilletn.gov/library | 901-457-2600
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