Book Character Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
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)
Event Details:

Visit the Help Desk any time in May to get your checklist of favorite book characters. Find all 10 to receive a prize. (While supplies last.)

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Write-in Club @ Crosstown Concourse

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Connect Crew
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Event Details:

This program is meant for writers who need motivation and community encouragement to get writing. Every Tuesday, writers will gather at Crosstown Concourse, 7th floor at the big table, to enjoy the company of other writers and get some work done!

Toddler Storytime

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
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun with the toddler in your life. Appropriate for children ages 18-36 months. No groups.

Special Notes

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Computer Class

10:15am - 11:30am
Adults
Parkway Village Library
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Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology

Lapsit Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Children (Age 0-5)
Bartlett Library
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Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a lap-sit story time for toddlers ages 1-3! We'll share books, songs, and play time each week! No registration necessary.

Special Notes

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Computer Basics

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Parkway Village Library
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Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

The Computer Basics class is designed for beginners to learn fundamental computer skills. Please come with your questions and needs.      

Creative Aging Studio Courses: Acrylic Painting

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Cossitt Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COS)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join teaching artist Sarah Nowlin for this introduction to painting with acrylics at Cossitt Library dowtown.

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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Line Dancing at Raleigh

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Raleigh Library
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come out, enjoy, and have fun learning some of the hottest line dancing steps of different genres for beginners at Raleigh. 

Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Children (Age 0-5)
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.  This week's theme: Day & Night.

No registration is needed.

 

Eating Smart & Moving More

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Hollywood Library
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Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food

Bingo Wednesday @ Levi

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Levi Library
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Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday!

If you have any questions, please call us at 901-415-2773!

Tenncare/Medicaid Pop-Up Event

11:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Levi Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Do you know what's happening to your Tenncare and Medicaid coverage? Come to Levi and attend the Benefits Solutions Group pop-up workshop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to see what's happening with your benefits!

Special Notes

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Preschool Story Time

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Bartlett Library
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Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a preschool story time for children ages 2-5! We'll share books, songs, a craft, and more each week! No registration necessary.

Special Notes

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Salsa Dance Class

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
North Library
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Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Salsa dancing is a vibrant and rhythmic Latin dance style that can be a fantastic activity for adults.  Salsa dancing is not only a great physical workout but also a wonderful way to socialize, have fun, and express yourself.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Power Hour

12:30pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Levi Library
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Library Branch: Levi Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!


 

Guesstimation Jar

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Randolph Library
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Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids: From May 1-May 15 come to Randolph and take a guess at how many blocks are in the jar! If you win, you'll take them home in your car!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Photograph Notice

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Spring Paint Party!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Age 6-8)
Whitehaven Library
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Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Music, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Whitehaven Branch Library to showcase your artistic talents! Participants will be able to paint on pre-sketched canvases or free style on blank canvases!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

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Photograph Notice

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After School Club

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

AromaCreations

3:45pm - 5:15pm
Teens
Whitehaven Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

AromaCreations is a time for teens to come in and de-stress from testing and the other worries that they may have. Join us at the library and relax with candle making, aromatherapy, meditation and music.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

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Photograph Notice

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CodeCrafters HTML & Web Design

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
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Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Memphis Library Foundation

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Photograph Notice

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Learn to Speak English

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Learn to speak English in this intermediate class.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Memphis Library Foundation

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STEAM 101: A LESSON IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS and MATH

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
North Library
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Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Event Details:

Teens along with family members are asked to join North in a fun steam activity which will   allow them to use  their  critical thinking, problem solving , and creativity skills. Join  us in person .

Preschool Storytime

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children (Age 0-5)
South Library
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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more!

Kid's Comic Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children (Age 6-8)
Orange Mound Library
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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Are you a Cat Kid's Comic Club fan? Come to the library and make your own one-page comic! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Teen Innovation Center

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. 

  • cooking
  • movies
  • board games
  • video games
  • quiet space
  • cricut and more

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Memphis Library Foundation

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Do you want to become a U. S. Citizen?

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Participants can learn about the United States and prepare for the Citizenship exam.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Compose Yourself 2.0: Digital Literacy

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Job and Career, Literacy Instruction, Poetry and Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
 
Compose Yourself 2.0: Digital Literacy 
Wednesdays 5:30-7:00PM 
March 13-May 1
 
Week 8: The Virtual Interview

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Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.