3D Printing Has Layers: Basics

10:00am–11:30am
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning about 3D printing? This class will go over the basics of how 3D printers work, where to find files, and how to "slice" files so the printer can read them. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Orange Mound Mental Health Fair

10:00am–2:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a community-focused Mental Health Fair hosted by Dr. Jerrika Henderson and the Orange Mound Library.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

LAWNMOWER MAINTENANCE &REPAIR WORKSHOP

10:30am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults
North Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Literacy Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens and adults are invited to a Lawnmower Maintenance and Repair Workshop .

Calligraphy for Kids

11:00am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Calligraphy for kids.

Learn to make beautiful letters.  Then decorate your own bookmark and sign.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Read with a Pup! (Children's reading therapy program)

11:00am–1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.

S.T.A.R.T H.E.R.E. Youth Mentorship Program

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Job and Career, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Skill Training and Resourceful Teaching Helping Everyone Reach Entrepreneurship or START HERE is a mentorship program helping youth ages 13-21 in the areas of job readiness, financial literacy and advance life skills.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Whitehaven Library's 5th Annual Back to School Extravaganza!

11:00am–1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (WHI)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Games, Health & Wellness, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Whitehaven Library’s 5th Annual Back to School Extravaganza !

Join us for an unforgettable day of fun, food, and the spirit of the community as we get ready for a great new school year!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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.

AAHGS Memphis & Mid-South Annual Think Tank 2025

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Memphis Room 4th Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Event Details:

The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society of Memphis and the Mid-South invite you to attend their Think Tank 2025 annual meeting.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Movie Day @ Levi

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Every third Saturday, customers of all ages will get to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn and beverages. Please join us if you are interested, and make sure to spread the word!

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.

Pre Gonerfest Explore Memphest

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby Stage
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Games, Music, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city!  Enjoy free food, live music from Blvck Hippie and Model Zero, and story time and crafts.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Black Sitcom Trivia

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

So you've watched just about every classic Black sitcom and think you can quote every line, huh? Well we're willing to challenge that assumption. Come and play a few fun rounds of Black Sitcom Trivia with us!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Randolph Kids Comic Club

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Do you like the Cat Kid Comic Club Books and wish you had your own comic club to join? Look no further and join us at Randolph for a fun time making your very own comic club. Don't know how to draw certain characters?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.