Gadget Lab

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Bring your tablet, laptop, or smart device and receive one-on-one technical assistance in accessing the Library’s digital services.  This is not a formal class and customers receive assistance on a first-come first-served basis.  

Preschool Story Time

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: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Come join us for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register.

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-5)
Randolph Library
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Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Baby Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Age 0-5)
Raleigh Library
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Family Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
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)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

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A Teaspoon of Favor

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
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Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Event Details:

Spice up your day with A Teaspoon of Favor, a unique library program that stirs together kindness, creativity, and community—with a dash of real spices!

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Power Hour Gym @ Levi

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!


 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Randolph Readers Book Club

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Randolph Library
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Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us to for a lively discussion on our book of the month!

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Creative Aging Studio Course: Intro to Sewing (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Learners 65+ register here to join teaching artist Samilia Pelshak for this five-week course exploring

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Memphis Library Foundation

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Chicago Stepping @ Levi

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
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Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is returning to the Levi Library! Join us every Monday and Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. as Ray Hilliard demonstrates the Chicago Style 8 count step-by-step while getting in the groove. 

Special Notes

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Canvas for a Cause: Tiny Canvas Painting for Teens

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
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Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Art Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts
Event Details:

Canvas For A Cause is the Urban Arts Commission's annual fundraising event.

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Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

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Crafternoon

4:00pm–5:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

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Music Therapy! w/ The STAR Center

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
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Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun and interactive session where we express ourselves through music! 🎶✨ Each session combines singing, movement, and storytelling to engage young children in a joyful, musical experience. Come sing, read, and play along!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

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Paint Party!

4:00pm–5:00pm
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, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Stop by the South Branch on the 2nd Monday of each month for a special painting project! We'll try out different painting materials and techniques to make great pieces of art!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Cordova Writing Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome.

📚 Lit Lounge: Tween Book Chat

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Raleigh Library
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Mondays | 5:00–6:00 PM | Tween Zone

Zumba Fitness Class

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Raleigh Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Central Readers Club - NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE US

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.