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

Boardgames Galore

All Day
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Randolph Library
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Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a day of fun board games! Whether you prefer laid-back games or competitive ones, there's something for everyone. Come hang out and play some board games with friends.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Aerobics Class at Raleigh

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Raleigh Library
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a fun aerobics class with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to have fun exercising while allowing you to stretch, and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginning Spanish

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Whitehaven Library
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Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Event Details:

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

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

Special Notes

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tuesday Morning Chat

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

ESL participants can learn basic Intermediate English through reading and writing.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.

Read, Create, Move: Storytime at North!

11:00am - 11:30am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
North Library
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Library Branch: North Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Family story times are a great opportunity for children and caretakers to come together, hear stories, sing songs, and work together on crafts or other activities.

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

Baby 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)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Baby Storytime.  Share stories and songs and bubbles!  This week's theme is: Choo-choo Train stories!  No registration is needed.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book Club

11:00am - 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: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Book Club is off to a running start.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Diversity Camp 2024

11:00am - 2:30pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

This five day teen program is designed to explore various topics of diversity, including religion, race, culture, politics, social class, gender and more.

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

Whitehaven Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children (Age 0-5)
Whitehaven Library
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Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

A fun all-ages storytime!

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

Constellation Jars

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
South Library
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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History/Genealogy, STEAM arts
Event Details:

The night sky is full of constellations, or images made of the stars, that have helped people share stories and find their way at night. In this activity, we'll be making constellation jars that shine light through our own night skies. 

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

Summer Lunch Programming

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Parkway Village Library
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Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.

Bouncing Bubble Bash!

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Whitehaven Library
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Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (WHI)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Let's all have fun as we dance with bubbles and explore the science behind 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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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafting with Tandy Leather

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Frayser Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Jump into a new creative adventure and learn the basics of leathercrafting with Tandy Leather.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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

Homeschool Bookclub

12:30pm - 1:30pm
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 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for the Homeschool Bookclub.  This month, read ANY History book.  Then come to the Library to talk about what you've read and create a mural.  For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed,

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!


 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

VOICES WITH KRISANA PATRICK

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
North Library
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: North Library
Room: Offsite Location
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Krisana Patrick, Founding Director ,Voices will be speaking to the teens and adults about the importance of taking care their mental health. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga with Caitlin

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Randolph Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come and join us for a beginners yoga class with Caitlin. Please bring a water bottle; blocks and mats will be provided for you. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Adventures in the Kitchen: Cooking Fun for Kids and Parents!

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
North Library
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Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful culinary journey where kids aged 6 to 12 and their parents can explore the magic of cooking together!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Book Chat

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Raleigh Library
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Book Chat is a book club for those who hate assigned reading! Come ready to talk about anything you've read recently. We will meet every other month in the large meeting room. 

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

Levi's Puzzle Relay

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Levi Library
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Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Teenagers are invited to test their puzzle-solving skills and teamwork abilities in Levi's first-ever Puzzle Relay!

Special Notes

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East Shelby Book Lovers Club

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
East Shelby Library
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Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room C (ESB)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

East Shelby Book Lovers Club will meet on Tuesday, July 17, 2024, @ 1:30 pm, in the conference room at East Shelby Branch Library. We will discuss The Paris Wife by Paula McLain. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teens Writing Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Teens Writing Club is a writing space for young writers and aspiring authors to be surrounded by and collaborate with other young writers as they work on their own projects. 

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

Emotional Painting For Ages 4-5 W/Violet Newborn

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children (Age 0-5)
Frayser Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Artist Violet Newborn will engage children ages 4 and 5 with recognizing, thinkings and talking about emotions through painting.  Children must be accompanied by an adult to participate in the program.

 

 

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

Explore Memphis - meet local author Becky Thomas

3:00pm - 3:45pm
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 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Author Events, Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to meet local children's author Becky Thomas.  Listen to her read her new book.  Then stay for crafts and snacks.  For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Memphis Fair Housing Center: Free Legal Advice Clinic

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal Assistance
Event Details:

Memphis Fair Housing Center, a division of Memphis Area Legal Services, will hold a free legal advice clinic addressing housing questions.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Board Game Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
South Library
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Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Get Moving featuring Yoga

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Participate in a yoga experience to stretch the body and soothe the mind.

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.

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
Required
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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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Pickleball 101

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.
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Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Healing Through Writing at Cossitt Library.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Storytime (ages 0-5)

10:30pm - 11:30pm
Children (Age 0-5)
Orange Mound Library
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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us this Tuesday for a special "shark-infested" storytime!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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