Walk a Mile and Get a Free Book!

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: 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.

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Second Saturday Legal Advice Clinic

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal Assistance
Event Details:

 

10 AM to 11 AM is the Clinic Intake Time

 

Richland Elementary Art Exhibit-Entire month of August

10:00am–6:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Cossitt Library
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Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits
Event Details:

This months rotating Cossitt Library Children's Art exhibit features selected artwork from Richland Elementary 5th grade art class-Heather Kelsey teacher. Exhibit will be running the entirety of the month of August.

 

Moving & Grooving: Line Dancing at Frayser Library

10:30am–11:45am
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
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Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Get ready to move and groove as you step to the beat of your favorite songs! 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Japanese Culture Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Cherokee Sewing Club

10:30am–12:15pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cherokee Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per month.

Special Notes

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Robotics 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: Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Robotics for Kids

Draw with Ozobots, Paint with Spheros and run a Maze with Codey rockys

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Lego Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), 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: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

We provide the lego bricks and you come with the creations!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Start Moving for a Healthier You Meeting

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults-Seniors
Gaston Park Library
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Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (GPK)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to explore the health benefits of walking on a walking pad! 

Game Day

12:00pm–5:00pm
Adults-Seniors
North Library
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Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Game Day at North Branch will consist of a friendly game called Bid Whist. This game is fun, challenging, and can help seniors improve their memory, concentration, and social skills.  😊

Special Notes

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Animal Ambassadors

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
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Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Color Your World - EM
Event Details:

Join us for a special visit from a park ranger to learn about animals! Participants are invited to have an in-depth conversation with Hollywood's ranger friends.

Special Notes

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Cancelled

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

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Line Dancing with Craig

1:00pm–2:15pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
South Library
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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come join in on some good dance moves while exercising! It'll help stimulate your mind and strengthen your body tone.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

MUI Book club

1:00pm–2:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
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Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (CRE)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

Cherokee Sewing Club

1:30pm–3:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cherokee Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per month.

Special Notes

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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
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

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

All About Books Book Club: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Event Details:

Come watch the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie as part of our Kid's Book Club!

Lego Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
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: Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library on the second Saturday of each month for Lego Club!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.