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UNITED WAY-FREE TAX PREP at SOUTH BRANCH

10:00am–2:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

South Library

Library Branch: South Library

Room: Meeting Room (SOU)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Tax Assistance

Event Details:

Free Tax Prep provided by United Way of Mid-South. (Walk-Ins Welcome) at the SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY!

SATURDAYS Only (February 14 - April 11) from 10:00am-2:00pm

Please bring these documents:

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

Frayser Friends of the Library Meeting

10:15am–12:00pm

Adults

Frayser Library

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library Support

Event Details:

Support your library! Join the Frayser Friends of the Library monthly meeting. Learn about upcoming programs, events, and more arriving at your Frayser Library.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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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

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.

AI for Beginners: AI Art (Images and Video)

10:30am–12:30pm

Adults

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Meeting Room (COR)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Computers and Technology

Event Details:

Learn how to identify AI art with live demos of AI images and video, and participate in an open discussion on ethics, copyright and data privacy.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Cherokee Sewing Club

10:30am–12:30pm

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cherokee Library

Full

Registration Required

Full

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. There is a morning and afternoon meeting, please pick only one time. The same class project will be taught at both sessions.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Gnome Story Time

11:00am–12:00pm

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

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Children's Department

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times

Event Details:

Tiny hats. Big magic. 🌱📚

Preserving Family History Workshop: Accordion Books Pt. 3

11:00am–12:30pm

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

Orange Mound Library

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Genealogy Room (OM)

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

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

Event Details:

Participants will make a personalized accordion-style genealogy book using a variety of materials like photos, collage elements, ephemera, and family artifacts. The pages can be used for photos, stories and text, and documents.

Gardening University

11:00am–1:00pm

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Frayser Library

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room A (FRA)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Cooking and Food, Gardening, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Get ready to grow your gardening skills at Gardening University! This free series of presentations, led by Master Gardeners, is designed to inspire and inform home gardeners of all experience levels.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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.

Frayser Book Club

12:00pm–1:15pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Frayser Library

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Conference Room (FRA)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

Join the Frayser Book Club for a lively book discussion! Listen and discuss plot points, writing style, and hidden messages in the novel.

Line Dancing with Craig

1:00pm–3:00pm

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

South Library

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 some new moves while exercising and have a great time while dancing! It will 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.

Memphest

1:00pm–3:00pm

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

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Neighborhood Events, Story Times

Event Details:

Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city! Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Cherokee Sewing Club

1:30pm–3:30pm

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cherokee Library

Full

Registration Required

Full

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. There is a morning and afternoon meeting, please pick only one time. The same class project will be taught at both sessions.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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.

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

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

East Shelby Library : Movie Day

3:00pm–5:00pm

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

East Shelby Library

Library Branch: East Shelby Library

Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)

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

Program Type: Movies

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Silent Book Club

3:00pm–5:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cossitt Library

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

Looking for a cozy, no-pressure way to enjoy reading and connect with others?

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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First Time Homebuyer's Session

4:00pm–5:30pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Raleigh Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAL)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance

Registration Required

Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy.