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

Beginning Spanish

10:00am - 12:00pm
Whitehaven Library
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
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tuesday Morning Chat

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

ESL participants can learn basic English through reading and writing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Copy of Designing with Canva.com

10:30am - 12:30pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés.  It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers.

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

Baby Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Cordova Library
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
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
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 "Adults" group.

Gameday Tuesdays

11:00am - 12:00pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Adult participants come out and enjoy various provided games; interacting with peers and establishing relationships with others. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Diversity Camp 2024

11:00am - 2:30pm
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness
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 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.

Constellation Jars

12:00pm - 1:00pm
South Library
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 "Adults" group.

Power Hour

12:30pm - 5:00pm
Levi Library
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 "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.

Passport to the World: Ethiopia

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Travel
Event Details:

Let's head to East Africa and visit Ethiopia! At the Hollywood Library, we'll spend the summer traveling the globe...from the comfort of our very own library!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teens Writing Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
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.
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
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.

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
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
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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
South Library
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
Cordova Library
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
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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.

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.