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Knot Just Yarn: Frayser Crochet Club

10:00am–12:00pm

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Frayser Library

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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

Event Details:

Looking for a cozy spot to stitch? Join the Frayser Library Crochet Group!

Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned pro, come hang out, swap yarn, and share tips in a relaxed environment.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

10:00am–4:00pm

Orange Mound Library

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Genealogy Room (OM)

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy

Event Details:

Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.

Mic Check: Teen Poetry and Writing Series (Saturday Meeting)

10:30am–11:30am

Teens

CLOUD901

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: CLOUD901

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts

Registration Required

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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The Perfect Cup: Brewing Better Coffee with Sustain Coffee

10:30am–12:30pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: L-56 Training Room

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you ever wonder why your coffee at home doesn't taste quite like the cup from your favorite cafe?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Sweater Saturday

11:00am–11:45am

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

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Story Time Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times

Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Sweater Saturday. See WKNO's Teacher Teacher! Decorate a sweater for a teddy bear. Stories and snacks, too.

Families are encouraged to bring a sweater for a child in need.

Seniors Beginners Computer Class

11:00am–12:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library

Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology

Event Details:

Come and learn the basic computer skills. See you then!

Telling Your Story Through Film: Basics of Filmmaking, Editing, and Storytelling

12:00pm–2:00pm

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

Raleigh Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Family Learning Lab

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

Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the basics of filmmaking, editing, and visual storytelling in this hands-on workshop! Whether you're using a smartphone or a camera, this session will guide you through framing a shot, capturing good audio, planning a story,

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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One Room School House Crochet Class

1:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

Raleigh Library

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Kitchen

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

If you've ever wanted to join a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

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.

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Saturday at the Movies

2:00pm–4:00pm

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

Frayser Library

Library Branch: Frayser Library

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

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Join us on Saturday at the Frayser branch library to view a movie for all the family to enjoy! Refreshments will be served. Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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I Read That Movie @ the Library: SELMA 1965: THE MARCH THAT CHANGED THE SOUTH (SELMA)

2:00pm–5:00pm

Teens, Adults

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: L-56 Training Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies

Event Details:

For January, in celebration and observance of Martin Luther King Jr.

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.

Bookish Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

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 specifically online - Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, wherever.

South Branch Storytime

4:00pm–4:45pm

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

South Library

Library Branch: South Library

Room: Children's Area

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times

Event Details:

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! With a focus on early literacy skills, each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, songs/rhymes, and a craft!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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"Color my World Coloring Club" @ Crenshaw

5:00pm–6:00pm

Adults-Seniors

Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library

Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library

Age Group: Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Color Your World - EM

Event Details:

The Crenshaw "Color My World Coloring Club is designed to to allow attendees to sit, relax and color in a "Quiet Coloring Zone" or an "Ok - to Chit - Chat Coloring Zone". Crayons, markers, coloring pencils and coloring sheets will be provided.