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Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Job and Career, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises. Participants will be exposed to ...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Job and Career, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises. Participants will be exposed to the basics of electricity and electronics theory and repair.

Tennessee State Park logo featuring stacked hexagonal shapes with outdoor activities in each hexagon (hiking, fishing, and camping).

Park Ranger Visit featuring The BONE BOX!

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (BAR) at Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Exhibits, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Our first official summer program will be a visit with a Tennessee State Park ranger who will be showing off a collection of bones from local animals! You'll learn a lot about the ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Exhibits, Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Our first official summer program will be a visit with a Tennessee State Park ranger who will be showing off a collection of bones from local animals!

POSTPONED - Summer Cooking Class with UTHSC Health Hub

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

POSTPONED TIL LATER 2024.The UT Health Hub is bringing a Summer Cooking Class to the Whitehaven Branch! We will be covering a healthy summer menu everyone is sure to enjoy. Partici...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

POSTPONED TIL LATER 2024.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

REad to the Dog!

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Time Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literature Classes, Music, STEAM stem, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us as we have an incredible story time with our favorite library pup Lovie! Lovie absolutely loves story time, and she loves it so much more when she can share it with all of ...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literature Classes, Music, STEAM stem, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us as we have an incredible story time with our favorite library pup Lovie! Lovie absolutely loves story time, and she loves it so much more when she can share it with all of her friends!

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.

Photograph Notice

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Cordova Writing Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to wo...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome.

Summer Sockhop

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Games, Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Whitehaven Library to dance, enjoy games, music, and ice cream with your friends! This sockhop is to celebrate the end of the school year and the exciting beginn...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Whitehaven Library to dance, enjoy games, music, and ice cream with your friends! This sockhop is to celebrate the end of the school year and the exciting beginning of summer. 

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.

Photograph Notice

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CodeCrafters HTML & Web Design

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters. This comprehe...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters.

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.

Photograph Notice

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Crafternoon

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Granny squares and hands holding yarn.

Tweens and Teens Crochet Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (BAR) at Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Tweens and young teens are invited to learn the basics of crochet and discuss the possibility of meeting monthly. One crochet hook per attendee will be offered, along with a small ...

Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Tweens and young teens are invited to learn the basics of crochet and discuss the possibility of meeting monthly. One crochet hook per attendee will be offered, along with a small selection of yarn. Just bring yourself!

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Event Details:

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

Board Game Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at South Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this ev...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Pickleball

Pickleball - Open Play Tuesdays!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us each Tuesday evening in May for 'open play' pickleball on our three courts here at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library parking lot! We have balls and paddles for folks to...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (CEN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us each Tuesday evening in May for 'open play' pickleball on our three courts here at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library parking lot! We have balls and paddles for folks to use, or feel free to bring your own. No registration required!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Cultures in the Haven: Pop Culture Trends

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Boba Tea, Anime, and K-Dramas, let's talk about it! Join us at the library and have a discussion about the growth and impact of Asian pop culture trends in recent years. 

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games
Event Details:

Boba Tea, Anime, and K-Dramas, let's talk about it! Join us at the library and have a discussion about the growth and impact of Asian pop culture trends in recent years. 

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.

Photograph Notice

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After School Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

CodeCrafters HTML & Web Design

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters. This comprehe...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters.

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.

Photograph Notice

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Whodunnit?!

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Try and guess the answer to a mystery at Hollywood Library! Join us for an interactive game. Answer the questions and you may be the first to figure out Whodunnit!?

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Try and guess the answer to a mystery at Hollywood Library! Join us for an interactive game. Answer the questions and you may be the first to figure out Whodunnit!?

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Teen Innovation Center

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. cookingmoviesboard gamesvideo gamesquiet spacecricut and more

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. 

  • cooking
  • movies
  • board games
  • video games
  • quiet space
  • cricut and more

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.

Photograph Notice

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CodeCrafters HTML & Web Design

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters. This comprehe...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters.

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.

Photograph Notice

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Lit at the Library: Living Poets Society

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Literature Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

 Living Poets SocietyApril 25-May 30Thursdays 6-8pmWith due respect to Mr. Keating from the film Dead Poets Society, too many of us associate the traditional study of poetry w...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Literature Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

 

Living Poets Society

April 25-May 30
Thursdays 6-8pm

With due respect to Mr.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Getting Started with Excel 365

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Lab at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including:Learn to create, open, and save workbooks Learn to enter values into cells Learn how t...

Online
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including:

Graffiti Workshop

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Excited to get creative and add some graffiti art to our library? Join us as we learn the art of graffiti together and work on a collaborative piece for our teen area. We'll provid...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (RAN)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Excited to get creative and add some graffiti art to our library? Join us as we learn the art of graffiti together and work on a collaborative piece for our teen area. We'll provide the tools and space for you to let your creativity flow!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Teen Innovation Center

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us in the reopening of your local Teen Innovation Center! This is a space just for teens aged 13-18 years old to enjoy video games, arts and crafts, STEM gadgets, and mor...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Join us in the reopening of your local Teen Innovation Center! 

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Teens Turn Up Fridays

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, College Preparation, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Exhibits, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Language Classes, Literature Classes, Movies, Music
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens Turn Up Fridays is time for our teens to express themselves through music, arts, and crafts. It's also a time for us to explore new skills and experiences like learning new l...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, College Preparation, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Exhibits, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Language Classes, Literature Classes, Movies, Music
Event Details:

Teens Turn Up Fridays is time for our teens to express themselves through music, arts, and crafts.

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.

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.