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Knot Just Yarn: Frayser Crochet Club

10:00am–12:00pm

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Frayser Library

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Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Main Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.

Event Details:

Come join the new Crochet Group at Frayser Library. It’s a relaxed place to hang out, get help with projects, and swap yarn with others who love to crochet or knit. Everyone is welcome no matter your skill level.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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AI for Beginners: AI for Job Seekers

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

Event Details:

Learn how to use artificial intelligence to polish your resume, draft cover letters and practice for interviews. We’ll have live demos with AI tools. No computer skills needed to join this free program!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Cherokee Crochet Club

10:30am–12:00pm

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cherokee Library

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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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:

Come join the Cherokee Crochet Club! Everyone welcome, from beginners to experienced crocheters. Free to join plus free yarn to beginners.

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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

Event Details:

The Women Book Club will be discussing the book, "This Is Your Mother," by Erika J. Simpson.

Family Fun - Dances of the World

11:00am–12:00pm

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: Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate National Dance Day! See performances by dancers from China, India and Latin America. Share stories and crafts, too.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Read with a Pup! (Children's reading therapy program)

11:00am–1:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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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), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Literacy Instruction

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.

Teen Arts Fest 2025

11:00am–1:00pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Step into a world of vibrant imagination and raw talent at our Annual Teen Arts Fest Exhibition, proudly hosted by Memphis Public Libraries!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Bilingual Storytime

12:00pm–1:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Story Times

Event Details:

Join us for Bilingual Storytime, a fun and engaging session where children can enjoy stories, and songs in both English and Spanish.

Special Notes

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Cancelled

Photo Editing Basics

12:00pm–2:00pm

Teens, Adults

Raleigh Library

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Cancelled

Registration Closed

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Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Family Learning Lab

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the essential tools for transforming your photos from good to great. We’ll cover cropping, exposure adjustments, color correction, and simple retouching techniques using beginner-friendly editing software.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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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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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 along to learn great new moves while exercising and having a great time while dancing! It'll help stimulate your mind and improve your body tone.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Movie Day @ Levi

1:00pm–4:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Levi Library

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Library Branch: Levi Library

Room: Meeting Room (LEV)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Every third Saturday, 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

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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:

Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page from the suggested book.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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:

Men will be discussing book of the month.

Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: A Genealogy of Community

2:30pm–4:30pm

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Orange Mound Library

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, History/Genealogy, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts

Event Details:

Discover your roots while immersing yourself in creativity at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: A Genealogy of Community, where you can trace your family history, record your cultural heritage story, flip through tons of art books, and v

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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!

Orion Free Concert Series at the Shell Outreach

5:00pm–7:00pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

South Library

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Library Branch: South Library

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Outreach Event

Event Details:

South Staff promoting the South Branch and other libraries at the Orion Free Concert Series at the Overton Park Shell featuring Princeton James Productions and Library Literacy Lotto!