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AARP Free Tax Preparation

10:00am–2:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Tax Assistance

Event Details:

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

Free Tax Preparation by United Way of the Mid-South

10:00am–4:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Raleigh Library

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Tax Assistance

Event Details:

United Way of the Mid-South IRS-certified volunteers will provide FREE basic income tax return preparation. The schedule is from Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Mondays and holidays.

For more information, please call 901-415-2778

Shelby County Trustee Office- Property Taxes

10:00am–4:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Frayser Library

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Personal Finance, Tax Assistance

Event Details:

As property tax season enters its peak, the Shelby County Trustee’s Office is bringing their services directly to the community.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics

10:30am–12:30pm

Teens, Adults

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: L-56 Training Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Computers and Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

Learn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:

Sensory Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm

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

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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: Story Times

Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

This event is limited to the first 30 children. Please arrive early to secure your spot!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Toddler/Preschool Story Time!

11:00am–12:00pm

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

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Children's Area

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Music, Story Times

Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!

Free Tax Preparation by United Way of the Mid-South

11:00am–4:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Parkway Village Library

Library Branch: Parkway Village Library

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Tax Assistance

Event Details:

United Way of the Mid-South will be offering free tax preparation. Walk-ins are welcome. Dial 2-1-1 for more information or call 844-444-4211 during normal business hours, Monday-Friday.

Chess Club @ OGR

2:30pm–4:30pm

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

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

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

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Join us for two-hours of casual chess. Players of all levels and ages welcome. Participation is first come, first served as space allows.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

The Clothesline: A Writing Workspace

3:00pm–5:00pm

Teens, Adults

East Shelby Library

Library Branch: East Shelby Library

Room: Meeting Room C (ESB)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing

Event Details:

Join us for a writing workspace where you can work to complete individual projects, follow a weekly prompt, or recharge your writerly battery by reading.

Open Art Session

3:30pm–5:00pm

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Randolph Library

Library Branch: Randolph Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAN)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us for an Open Art Session at Randolph Library This is your chance to explore your artistic talents in a relaxed and fun environment.

You can bring some of your own art supplies or use those that we will provide, including:

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Bookworm Bingo

4:00pm–5:00pm

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

Orange Mound Library

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Meeting Room A (OM)

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

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Come and play a few fun rounds of bingo featuring some of your favorite picture book characters and win cool prizes.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Nintendo Switch Game Night

4:00pm–5:00pm

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Raleigh Library

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Teen Innovation Center

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

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Calling all gamers! Flex your skills and go head-to-head with other gamers at Raleigh's Nintendo Switch Game Night. We'll have the classics if you're feeling nostalgic, as well as some newer fan favorites.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.