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Embracing Autism

10:00am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Cossitt Beat Lab

10:00am–12:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Music, Nonprofit Assistance, Outreach Event, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will learn: Drum programming fundamentals, groove and tempo selection, basic chord progressions, bassline writing, arrangement (intro/verse/hook/bridge), and exporting files for collaboration.

Special Notes

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Homework Help with Ms. Rebekah!

10:00am–2:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Frayser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Library Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a hand with homework? The Frayser Library is here to help!

Students in 1st through 3rd grade are invited to get one-on-one assistance from Ms. Rebekah on their homework assignments!

Special Notes

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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:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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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

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Moving & Grooving: Line Dancing at Frayser Library

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Get ready to move and groove as you step to the beat of your favorite songs! 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Mermaid Day!

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 Mermaid Day!  Meet the Memphis Mermaids.  Share stories and make a magical mermaid craft to take home.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Basic Computer Class Seniors

11:00am–12:00pm
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Memphis Zoo Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Connect Crew
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Come and join us while we meet new animal friends and read fun stories! This program will take place at the Benjamin Hooks Library (children's department). We hope to see you there!

This event is in the "Adults" group
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United Way Free Tax Preparation

11:00am–4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

Need assistance with your taxes from a professional? Orange Mound Library is here to assist you. All sites are walk-in/first-come, first-served.

A simple way to file your taxes for free.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
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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
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

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,

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

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Chat & Chew Tween Book Club

1:00pm–2:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Exciting News! 

This month we're reading:" I Am Cheese" by: Robert Cormier

It's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Sewing Class

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (CRE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

The Sisters of MUI will host a Free Sewing Class. You will learn the basics of sewing.

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Tennessee Shakespeare Company Presents: Romeo and Juliet

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Neighborhood Events, Theater
Event Details:

Romeo and Juliet begins with a feud so old that no one remembers its cause, yet its violence demands a terrible price.

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One Room School House Crochet Class

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
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

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Life & Lit Book Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are excited to host this book club, led by local author Andrea Hardaway! Books are chosen each month by attendees. All genres are welcome, but this group loves nonfiction, inspirational, and must-read books by contemporary black authors.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
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Conversation and Crafts

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Levi Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Conversation and Crafts is a welcoming, hands-on program that brings people together through creative crafting and meaningful conversation.

Special Notes

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Life After High School: Level Up Saturdays

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: College Preparation, Job and Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thinking about life after high school? Whether you’re just starting to think about life after graduation or you already know which path you’ll pursue, our Level Up Saturdays events will offer something for everyone. 

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
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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
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
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

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I Read That Movie @ the Library: MY BRILLIANT CAREER

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:

Join us for I Read That Movie @ the Library, our monthly page-to-screen book club. Read the selected book, then attend a screening of its film adaptation followed by a lively discussion.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Carnegie Writers' Group Memphis at Cossitt Library

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to improve your writing skills while working in a collaborative environment with other writers?

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

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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

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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:
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.