Boardgames Galore

All Day
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Randolph Library
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Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a day of fun board games! Whether you prefer laid-back games or competitive ones, there's something for everyone. Come hang out and play some board games with friends.

Beginning Spanish

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Whitehaven Library
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Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Event Details:

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

Diversity Camp 2024

11:00am - 2:30pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

This five day teen program is designed to explore various topics of diversity, including religion, race, culture, politics, social class, gender and more.

Constellation Jars

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
South Library
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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History/Genealogy, STEAM arts
Event Details:

The night sky is full of constellations, or images made of the stars, that have helped people share stories and find their way at night. In this activity, we'll be making constellation jars that shine light through our own night skies. 

Summer Lunch Programming

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Parkway Village Library
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Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times

Crafting with Tandy Leather

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Frayser Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Jump into a new creative adventure and learn the basics of leathercrafting with Tandy Leather.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Homeschool Bookclub

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for the Homeschool Bookclub.  This month, read ANY History book.  Then come to the Library to talk about what you've read and create a mural.  For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed,

VOICES WITH KRISANA PATRICK

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
North Library
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: North Library
Room: Offsite Location
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Krisana Patrick, Founding Director ,Voices will be speaking to the teens and adults about the importance of taking care their mental health. 

Adventures in the Kitchen: Cooking Fun for Kids and Parents!

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
North Library
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Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful culinary journey where kids aged 6 to 12 and their parents can explore the magic of cooking together!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Levi's Puzzle Relay

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Levi Library
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Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Teenagers are invited to test their puzzle-solving skills and teamwork abilities in Levi's first-ever Puzzle Relay!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Teens Writing Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Teens Writing Club is a writing space for young writers and aspiring authors to be surrounded by and collaborate with other young writers as they work on their own projects. 

Explore Memphis - meet local author Becky Thomas

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Author Events, Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to meet local children's author Becky Thomas.  Listen to her read her new book.  Then stay for crafts and snacks.  For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

Board Game Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
South Library
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Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Pickleball 101

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (CEN)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us Tuesday evenings for our Pickleball 101 program on our 3 courts in the Benjamin L. Hooks Library parking lot! We have balls and paddles for folks to use, but feel free to bring your own. Beginners are welcome and encouraged.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.