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Rainbow Family Storytime

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Rainbow Family Story Time is an inclusive space for all families and will feature stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Rainbow Family Story Time is an inclusive space for all families and will feature stories, songs, crafts, and more!

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Are you a creative caregiver that needs an expressive outlet for you and your family? Showcase your talent and have fun with your family at the Mommy and Me open mic! We know busy schedules and minimum childcare options may leave you little to no room to share your talents. So, come ready to feel supported while we have engaging crafts for all the kids!

Mommy and Me/ Family Open Mic

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Family Learning Lab at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Are you a creative caregiver that needs an expressive outlet for you and your family? Showcase your talent and have fun with your family at the Mommy and Me open mic! We know ...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Event Details:

Are you a creative caregiver that needs an expressive outlet for you and your family? 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Lego Club

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

We provide the lego bricks and you come with the creations!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

We provide the lego bricks and you come with the creations!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Levi Library's 6th Annual Community Fest

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come and join us at Levi! There will be family fun, food, outdoor games and activities such as arts and crafts, live entertainment, door prizes and much more!    &nb...

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come and join us at Levi! 

There will be family fun, food, outdoor games and activities such as arts and crafts, live entertainment, door prizes and much more!     

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Goat Yoga in the 'Mound!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Orange Mound is no stranger when it comes to G.O.A.Ts! So why not bring a few to our next yoga session? Come and stretch it out with us during a FREE goat yoga activity with 901 Go...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Orange Mound is no stranger when it comes to G.O.A.Ts! So why not bring a few to our next yoga session? Come and stretch it out with us during a FREE goat yoga activity with 901 Goats at the Orange Mound Library. Space is limited.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Great exercise while enjoying dance moves!

Line Dancing with Craig

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
South Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Come join in on some good dance moves while exercising! It'll help stimulate your mind and strengthen your body tone.

Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come join in on some good dance moves while exercising! It'll help stimulate your mind and strengthen your body tone.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Happy woman in gray shirt holds up her finished sewing project.

Cherokee Sewing Club

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per month.This is a project based sewing group, aimed at beginners and people just learning to sew, although more experienced sewers will have f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per month.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Drums

Drumming & Rhythm 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (CRE) at Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

This session is designed to teach the basics of rhythm and drumming in a fun and interactive way. Participants will learn foundational drumming techniques, explore dynamics and rhy...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (CRE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

This session is designed to teach the basics of rhythm and drumming in a fun and interactive way.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

East Shelby Library : Movie Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, May 5, 2025 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.

Camera

Digital Photography 2-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn photography basics consisting of film, digital photography, lighting, and film print.Instructor: Alandras Massey, Jr. is a multi-media specialist with more than 25-years of e...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Learn photography basics consisting of film, digital photography, lighting, and film print.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

What's Your Flavor Lemonade Contest!

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Games, Music, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Chug-a-lug, it's National Lemonade Day! All aboard the flavor train as students gear up for the ultimate Best Lemonade Recipe Contest! They’ll follow a fun, step-by-step journey to...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Games, Music, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Chug-a-lug, it's National Lemonade Day! All aboard the flavor train as students gear up for the ultimate Best Lemonade Recipe Contest! They’ll follow a fun, step-by-step journey to craft the perfect, refreshing drink.

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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Crossword Puzzle

Festive Fact Finders: Monthly Crossword Puzzles

Monday, May 5, 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.

Switch It Up! Game Day

Monday, May 5, 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.

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, May 5, 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.

Books

Making a Career Out of Writing Books 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

This series will discuss how to turn your passion for writing into an ongoing career. You will learn how to network, get published and take advantage of writing opportunities. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This series will discuss how to turn your passion for writing into an ongoing career. You will learn how to network, get published and take advantage of writing opportunities. 

Instructor:  

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, May 6, 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.

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Creative Club

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Lit with Lovie

Tuesday, May 6, 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!

 

Music Therapy Studio: Group Songwriting & Recording

Tuesday, May 6, 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 a creative music therapy session where teens will collaborate to write and record their own songs! Whether you're a singer, songwriter, or just love music, this worksho...

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 a creative music therapy session where teens will collaborate to write and record their own songs! Whether you're a singer, songwriter, or just love music, this workshop offers a fun and supportive space to express yourself.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Writing

Writing For Performances 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

This class/workshop will focus on dramatic writing culminating to presenting works on stage including poetry, short stories, and prose in a dramatic form.Instructor: Levi Frazier, ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

This class/workshop will focus on dramatic writing culminating to presenting works on stage including poetry, short stories, and prose in a dramatic form.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

ELL

English Language Learners 4-Part Virtual Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL, Language Classes, Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Classes are designed to teach adults how to pronounce and write some basic English words and phrases. Instructor: Patricia Posada is a native Spanish speaker who wants to help...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL, Language Classes, Literacy Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Classes are designed to teach adults how to pronounce and write some basic English words and phrases. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, May 6, 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

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Worth the Risk Youth Arts

Wednesday, May 7, 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

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