This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group

Babies & Books

10:15am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-5)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times

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This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Pet Therapy/Central Children's

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Would you like to read a book to a dog? Lovie, the library therapy dog, loves a good book, especially mysteries! Come join us. Choose a good book, relax, and read to the dog!

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Tween Zone

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Tween Zone is a chance for tweens ages 10-12 to chill out after school. Need to give your mind a break? Stop by the children's department to create art, play games, and chill. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

American Sign Language 4-Part Series (Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Summer)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

This 4-part series will take on the natural, visual, non-spoken language with its own distinct grammatical structure. Shape, movements, and location of the hands, facial expressions and body will be utilized for communicating. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Pickleball 101

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
Registration 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
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

American Sign Language 4-Part Series (Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Summer)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

This 4-part series will take on the natural, visual, non-spoken language with its own distinct grammatical structure. Shape, movements, and location of the hands, facial expressions and body will be utilized for communicating. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.