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Let's Stay Safe with Dogs

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area at South Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Juana McCoy and Lovie the Library Therapy Dog will be stopping by the South Branch to help kids learn about how to stay safe around dogs. 

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Juana McCoy and Lovie the Library Therapy Dog will be stopping by the South Branch to help kids learn about how to stay safe around dogs. 

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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.

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

Crafternoon

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
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
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: 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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Festive Fact Finders: Monthly Crossword Puzzles

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy, Holidays
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to test your knowledge with different subjects, from pop culture to history and fashion, maybe even learn something new? A crossword puzzle is a great way to do that! Even bet...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy, Holidays
Event Details:

Want to test your knowledge with different subjects, from pop culture to history and fashion, maybe even learn something new? A crossword puzzle is a great way to do that! Even better with some friendly competition.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Saxophone Techniques 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

This course is geared towards students of all levels. It focuses on fundamentals such as sound, technique, music reading, and improvisation. Participants will learn how to effectiv...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This course is geared towards students of all levels. It focuses on fundamentals such as sound, technique, music reading, and improvisation. Participants will learn how to effectively practice and make individual goals on the instrument.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Switch It Up! Game Day

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Ready for some friendly competition this year! 2025 is the year of gaming! Let's have some fun playing video games. We'll have a different game for every month. Will you be the one...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Ready for some friendly competition this year! 2025 is the year of gaming! Let's have some fun playing video games. We'll have a different game for every month. Will you be the one to go home with bragging rights?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Therapeutic Art 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Explore the power of art to express emotions and tell stories; from therapeutic art practices and color theory to figure drawing and acrylic painting, this course equips you with t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Explore the power of art to express emotions and tell stories; from therapeutic art practices and color theory to figure drawing and acrylic painting, this course equips you with the skills to create bold, personal and impactful artwork. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
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, STEAM arts
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Web Design & Coding 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn to create and style a webpage using HTML and CSS, then bring it to life with JavaScript. By the end of the class, you’ll combine your skills to build a personal portfolio web...

Open
Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Learn to create and style a webpage using HTML and CSS, then bring it to life with JavaScript. By the end of the class, you’ll combine your skills to build a personal portfolio webpage and gain a solid foundation in web development.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Personal Finance & Wealth Management 4-Part Virtual Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

This course will explore the step-by-step process for goal setting, managing and tracking day-to-day expenses, investing for the future, planning for life and death, and creating w...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Personal Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

This course will explore the step-by-step process for goal setting, managing and tracking day-to-day expenses, investing for the future, planning for life and death, and creating wealth.

Instructor:

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lit with Lovie

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Literature with Lovie! Lovie the library dog loves to listen to books. Drop by while she's here to read her a story. We have lots of books to choose from or you can bring your...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Literature with Lovie! 


Lovie the library dog loves to listen to books. Drop by while she's here to read her a story. We have lots of books to choose from or you can bring your own!

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Introduction to Spanish 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

In this introductory course, you will learn the basics of the Spanish language, including pronunciation, alphabet, colors, time and common phrases.Instructor: Patricia Posada is a ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

In this introductory course, you will learn the basics of the Spanish language, including pronunciation, alphabet, colors, time and common phrases.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Piano Playing Using Math Concepts 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Music, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Discover the fascinating connection between music and math in this engaging 4-session class. Participants will explore the basics of piano playing while learning how mathematical c...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Discover the fascinating connection between music and math in this engaging 4-session class. Participants will explore the basics of piano playing while learning how mathematical concepts like patterns, intervals, and sequences shape music.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Rhythm & Beats: Musical Games & Therapeutic Drumming

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting and interactive session where children, tweens, and teens can explore the power of rhythm through musical games and drumming therapy! This hands-on program ...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting and interactive session where children, tweens, and teens can explore the power of rhythm through musical games and drumming therapy!

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tinker Tuesday

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at Teen Tinker Tuesday! Each week, explore new art techniques, make unique creations, and express yourself through fun, hands-on projects. Whether it's pain...

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at Teen Tinker Tuesday! Each week, explore new art techniques, make unique creations, and express yourself through fun, hands-on projects. Whether it's painting, sculpture, or mixed media, there's something for everyone.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.

Tween Typing Competition

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Do you think you are the fastest typer? Come by the library and compete against your peers to see who is the fastest. Prizes will be given to the fastest typers. 

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

Do you think you are the fastest typer? Come by the library and compete against your peers to see who is the fastest. Prizes will be given to the fastest typers. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Music Lab: Intro to Protools

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
CLOUD901
Program Type:
Music, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This is a hands-on workshop designed for teens eager to learn the industry-standard recording software. Teens will explore essential tools, shortcuts, and techniques to bring your ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This is a hands-on workshop designed for teens eager to learn the industry-standard recording software. Teens will explore essential tools, shortcuts, and techniques to bring your professionally mix recordings.

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.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Body Weight Fitness 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Circuit training all parts of the body particularly arms, legs and abdominals. No weights needed. Bring your own mat, towel and water.Instructor: Felicia Crayton-Lloyd is NFPT, CPT...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Circuit training all parts of the body particularly arms, legs and abdominals. No weights needed. Bring your own mat, towel and water.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Zero Waste 901

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Gardening
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Discover the world of zero waste with a special presentation from Memphis's first zero waste store! Tweens and teens will learn what zero waste means, why it matters, and how small...

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

Discover the world of zero waste with a special presentation from Memphis's first zero waste store! Tweens and teens will learn what zero waste means, why it matters, and how small changes can reduce environmental impact.

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.

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

Worth the Risk Youth Arts

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Express yourself! Every Wednesday from January to May local artist and founder of Color Your Story Onto Mine nonprofit, Violet Newborn, will be hosting a series of social artistry ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance, Poetry and Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Express yourself! Every Wednesday from January to May local artist and founder of Color Your Story Onto Mine nonprofit, Violet Newborn, will be hosting a series of social artistry workshops for Memphis youth at the Orange Mound Library.

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.

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.

LEGO Club

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Digital art Exploratory

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rebecca’s Hi Tech Tree House at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Get ready to unleash your creativity! Join us every Wednesday from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at CLOUD901 for an exciting, hands-on recurring class designed just for teens. Dive into the w...

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Rebecca’s Hi Tech Tree House
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Creative Customs: Button Making Bash: April Fool's, Pin Your Own Joke! (Funny Buttons)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Button pins are used to express a plethora of things from achievement badges to showing pride in one's community. Whatever idea or statement you’d like to convey there’s a button f...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Teen Area (OM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Button pins are used to express a plethora of things from achievement badges to showing pride in one's community. Whatever idea or statement you’d like to convey there’s a button for it.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.