Sit & Stitch

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you interested in crocheting or knitting? If so, this program is for you. Memphis Yarnworks is hosting a Sit & Stitch session. Please bring your own supplies.  

NCRM Ruby Bridges Reading Festival--Connect Crew

10:00am - 3:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Connect Crew
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event
Event Details:

Come and join us at the annual Ruby Bridges Reading Festival on Saturday, May 4 from 10:00AM-3:00PM. The event will be held at the National Civil Rights Museum, located at 450 Mulberry Street.

Frayser Friend Meeting

10:15am - 11:30am
Adults
Frayser Library
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Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Support
Event Details:

The highlight of this meeting is an update on the new Frayser Library and upcoming programs.


 

Need to renew, update, or join the Friends? No problem!! 
 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Family Fun - Zumba for Kids

11:00am - 11:45am
Children (Age 0-5), 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 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Family Fun!  This week:  Zumba for Kids  Get fit and have fun.

Followed by fruitsicles.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Hattiloo at the Libraries

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
North Library
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Library Branch: North Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Theater
Event Details:

Hattiloo Theatre performs a live children play based on the book, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters. Attendees will be able to participate in an interactive activity based on the play following the performance. 

Chicago Stepping @ Levi

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Levi Library
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Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library Support, Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is coming to the Levi Library.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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My Money, My Future

11:30am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Hollywood Library
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Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Personal Finance
Event Details:

Let's learn about personal finance through games and crafts! Join the Hollywood Library and Mrs. Carmen Northern (CarmenCents) as we explore how to make our money work for us and build wealth early! Registration is required to attend.

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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Frayser Book Club

12:00pm - 1:15pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
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Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join the Frayser Book Club for a lively book discussion! Listen and discuss plot points, writing style, and hidden messages in the novel.

Crafternoons at Cossitt

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Cossitt Library
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Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us Saturday afternoons for children's craft time at Cossitt Library. We will have a guided craft, but also will provide supplies for artistic free play. Come get crafty with us!

Star Wars Build Event: Millennium Falcon

12:00pm - 3:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

In a galaxy far away, a group of librarians set out to build the Millennium Falcon, taste the delicacies of the Jedi, battle like a Padawan, and create tools that will even dazzle Master Yoda.

This is an all-ages event.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Financial Wellness- Fueling Your Savings Plan

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Bartlett Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Personal Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us for our second Financial Wellness Program; Fueling Your Savings Plan, presented by Tyonda Brown with Regions Bank.

Tween Book Club: Chat & Chew

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
East Shelby Library
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Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Tweens, join us in a page turning of new and exciting books just for you!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Paint with A-Twist

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
South Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Come join in the fun at the South branch as we Paint with -A-Twist! You deserve some me time to relax and enjoy yourself.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Free Tech Support at the Library (available in four languages)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Need help with your phone, laptop, tablet, email, photos, videos, etc.? Come to the library for free one on-one tech support!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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:

Join us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read a page from the suggested book aloud.

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.

Star Wars Day 2024!

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Bartlett Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Holidays, Movies, Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Come celebrate Star Wars Day at the Bartlett Library! We'll have a Star Wars themed story time, craft, games, and more! Come dressed in costume or in your favorite Star Wars t-shirt, and enjoy the best day of the year!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Movie Days at East Shelby Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
East Shelby Library
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Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Library for a movie day every other Saturday from 3-5 PM. What adventures will you experience that day? You'll have to come see the movie to find out!