Porter Leath Community Expo

9:00am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), 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), Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event
Event Details:

Connect Crew will be present with tons of freebies, library program flyers, and library cards! 

Stock Market 101

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Raleigh Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Personal Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

This program will teach you the ins and outs of investing in the stock market! There will be food and free giveaways, and anyone who participates will get a free $5 share of stock to get you started on your investment journey. 

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.

Walk a Mile and Get a Free Book!

10:15am - 11:00am
Teens, Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Walk a mile and get a free book! We are going to walk from the library entrance, complete the walking path around the Bert Ferguson community center (approx. 1 mile), and return to the library.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Cherokee Sewing Club

10:30am - 11:45am
Teens, Adults
Cherokee Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Come join the Cherokee Library Sewing Club!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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North Women's Book Club

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
North Library
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Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The women will discuss the book of the month.

Dragon storytime & craft

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: Story Times
Event Details:

It's Fantasy Faire!  Come to a Dragon storytime.  Make a dragon craft.  Share Dragon snacks.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

English Language Learning Class (ELL)

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Parkway Village Library
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Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Literacy Mid-South is teaching an English Language Learning Class (ELL) for those seeking to improve their English language skills. The class meets Monday and Saturday from 11:00 to 12:30.

Hobbit Birthday Party

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Randolph Library
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Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate the Hobbits Birthday with us at Randolph! Come prepared for trivia, crafts, food and more! The best dressed hobbit will even win a prize! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Study Skills and Note Taking Class

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teens, Adults
East Shelby Library
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Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room C (ESB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: College Preparation, Job and Career, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Students! Is taking notes and studying a challenge for you? That's natural and okay. If you'd love to improve your skills in note taking and studying, come to this event to see how.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Dungeons & Donuts (Intermediate Campaign) *Session 0*

11:00am - 3:00pm
Adults
Raleigh Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Roll for initiative! It's time for another DND Campaign at the Raleigh Library. This campaign is for all intermediate players of the tabletop role playing game Dungeons and Dragons.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Fantasy Faire

11:00am - 4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Events, Neighborhood Events, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of all things fantasy at the Cordova Library, featuring a special fantasy-themed Storytime, local artists and vendors, demonstrations by Memphis Armored Fight Club, a costume contest, crafts, games, and more!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Get Your Groove On Line Dancing Sessions!

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
Whitehaven Library
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Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

It’s not only working out and burning calories, but also dancing and having fun! Join our classes on September 21, October 05 & 26 as well as November 16!

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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Storytime at MOSH with Connect Crew

11:30am - 1:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Adults
Connect Crew
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event, Story Times
Event Details:

Do you like free books, storytimes, and an opportunity to explore the Memphis Museum of Science and History (MoSH)? If you answered yes, please come and join us for a fun time at MoSH! Be sure to ask about our AMAZING library cards!

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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Hip-Hop Gen X: Class Reunion

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Orange Mound Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Are you a DJ, MC, producer, or other artist who contributed to the original sound of Memphis hip hop from the 1980s-2000s? If so, the Orange Mound Library is honoring you September 21 from 1-4pm.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Movie Day @ Levi

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Levi Library
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Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Customers of all ages will get to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn and beverages. Please join us if you are interested, and make sure to spread the word!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Cherokee Sewing Club

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Cherokee Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Come join the Cherokee Library Sewing Club!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
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.

Renaissance Men's Book Club

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
North Library
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: North Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Please join the Renaissance Men's Book Club in an inspirational discussion of   Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson.

Finance Literacy and Credit 101

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
South Library
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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Personal Finance
Event Details:

Credit fundamentals and continues with the process of evaluating the credit worthiness. Credit Repair-101.

Jewelry Making

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Age 6-8)
Randolph Library
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Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library to make bracelets and necklaces using an assortment of beads!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Heart and Soul Book Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Offsite Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join the Heart and Soul Book club for a discussion of books from the following list:

None of This is True by Lisa Jewell

Adult Book Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Gaston Park Library
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Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Adult book club come together monthly to talk about the book they have read

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!