Alpha Kappa Back to School Event

9:00am–3:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
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
Program Type: Outreach Event
Cancelled

Embracing Autism

10:00am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Raleigh Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

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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Raleigh Chicks Backpack Giveaway!

10:00am–2:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Raleigh Library
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Library Support, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event
Event Details:

Join us for another annual Backpack Giveaway to help your family be prepared for the school year.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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AI for Beginners: Easy Graphic Design with Canva AI Tools

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Want to design eye-catching flyers, social media posts, or invitations—without needing any experience? Learn how to use Canva’s built-in AI tools to quickly create polished, professional-looking designs.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

North Branch Women 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

Family Fun - The Science Guys!

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: STEAM stem
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Science!  The Science Guys will be here with Science experiments and games.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Les Passees Kids on the Block Puppet Show

11:00am–12:15pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
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), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Community Information
Event Details:

Join us for a fun puppet show brought to you by Les Passees Kids on the Block!

Special Notes

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Community Field Day in Orange Mound

11:00am–3:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Games, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

The Community Field Day is and event to bring together generations for fun outside activities.

There will be Food, Fun and Sun! 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Comic Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Orange Mound Library
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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Literature Classes
Event Details:

Come join us for comic books and good company! We’ll have a wide selection of comics, generously donated by 901Comics, for you to enjoy.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Podcast Bootcamp for Teens

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Business Assistance, Job and Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a teen with a story to tell, a message to share, or a voice ready to be heard?

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

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Chat & Chew Tween Book Club

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, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

Special Notes

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Spanish for Beginners

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. No registration needed.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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From Homegoing to History:Preserving Family History Through Funeral Programs in our Genealogy Research

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Memphis Room 4th Floor
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Event Details:

The History Department is thrilled to unveil a new genealogy resource - The Funeral Program Collection.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Papermaking Workshop for Children: Part II

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Frayser Library
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Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Papermaking Workshop Part II is for children who completed the Papermaking Workshop Part I.  Participants will make a book using the papers they made in the workshop.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Memphis Library Foundation

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Cherokee 50th Anniversary and Back to School Jamboree

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cherokee Library
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Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Games, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc., Story Times
Event Details:

Join us on Saturday afternoon, July 26 for the Cherokee Library's 50th Anniversary and Back to School Jamboree! We've been serving this neighborhood for a long time, and we'd love to have you come celebrate with us.

Special Notes

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Life & Lit Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are excited to host this book club, led by local author Andrea Hardaway! Books are chosen each month by attendees. All genres are welcome, but this group loves nonfiction, inspirational, and must-read books by contemporary black authors.

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:

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Memphis Library Foundation

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I Read That Movie @ the Library: BABE

2:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Event Details:

For July, our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, features a book selection and movie that can be enjoyed by the whole family. We are reading the 1983 children's book Babe, the Gallant Pig by Dick King-Smith.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Memphis Library Foundation

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Randolph Kids Comic Club

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Randolph Library
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Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Do you like the Cat Kid Comic Club Books and wish you had your own comic club to join? Look no further and join us at Randolph for a fun time making your very own comic club. Don't know how to draw certain characters?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Bookish Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
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:

A book club for anyone who gets their book recommendations online - Instagram. YouTube, TikTok, wherever. Join local Memphis Bookish Creators as we talk about what makes a great Bookish book, our faves and our DNFs!

Tween and Teen Summer Crafts: Ping-Pong Ball Lanterns

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Innovation Center for to make some cool customized lanterns. Ages 8-17.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Library After Dark Series

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
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Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts
Event Details:

This event is VIP only. The events are only for Adult and Adult-Senior patrons.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.