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Embracing Autism

10:00am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Raleigh Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

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.

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AI for Beginners: Easy Graphic Design with Canva AI Tools

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Want to design eye-catching flyers, social media posts, or invitations—without needing any experience? Learn how to use Canva’s built-in AI tools to quickly create polished, professional-looking designs.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

North Branch Women Book Club

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
North Library
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Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

Community Field Day in Orange Mound

11:00am–3:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Games, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

The Community Field Day is and event to bring together generations for fun outside activities.

There will be Food, Fun and Sun! 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Spanish for Beginners

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. No registration needed.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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From Homegoing to History:Preserving Family History Through Funeral Programs in our Genealogy Research

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Memphis Room 4th Floor
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Event Details:

The History Department is thrilled to unveil a new genealogy resource - The Funeral Program Collection.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Cherokee 50th Anniversary and Back to School Jamboree

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cherokee Library
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Library Branch: Cherokee Library
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, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc., Story Times
Event Details:

Join us on Saturday afternoon, July 26 for the Cherokee Library's 50th Anniversary and Back to School Jamboree! We've been serving this neighborhood for a long time, and we'd love to have you come celebrate with us.

Special Notes

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Life & Lit Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are excited to host this book club, led by local author Andrea Hardaway! Books are chosen each month by attendees. All genres are welcome, but this group loves nonfiction, inspirational, and must-read books by contemporary black authors.

Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

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I Read That Movie @ the Library: BABE

2:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Event Details:

For July, our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, features a book selection and movie that can be enjoyed by the whole family. We are reading the 1983 children's book Babe, the Gallant Pig by Dick King-Smith.

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.

Bookish Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

A book club for anyone who gets their book recommendations online - Instagram. YouTube, TikTok, wherever. Join local Memphis Bookish Creators as we talk about what makes a great Bookish book, our faves and our DNFs!

Library After Dark Series

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
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Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts
Event Details:

This event is VIP only. The events are only for Adult and Adult-Senior patrons.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.