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Getting Started with Excel 365

Friday, July 25, 2025 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

Sensory Story Time

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Kpop Summer Listening Party

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon listening party of Kpop releases from this summer. Share your thoughts, favorites, and recommendations!

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon listening party of Kpop releases from this summer. Share your thoughts, favorites, and recommendations!

Creative Customs: Step by Step Drawing

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Drawing can seem intimidating for beginners. This program teaches teens the basics of drawing including basic sketching, shading and figure drawing! We can't wait for you to join u...

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

Drawing can seem intimidating for beginners. This program teaches teens the basics of drawing including basic sketching, shading and figure drawing! We can't wait for you to join us! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Comic Book Club

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Literature Classes
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Come join us for comic books and good company! We’ll have a wide selection of comics, generously donated by 901Comics, for you to enjoy. The comic book club is a fun way to rack up...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Literature Classes
Event Details:

Come join us for comic books and good company! We’ll have a wide selection of comics, generously donated by 901Comics, for you to enjoy.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Tween Book Club

Chat & Chew Tween Book Club

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

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:

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

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.

East Shelby Library : Movie Day

Saturday, July 26, 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, July 28, 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.

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, July 28, 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.

📚 Lit Lounge: Tween Book Chat

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Mondays | 5:00–6:00 PM | Tween ZoneCalling all book-loving tweens! Join us each Monday evening in the Lit Lounge — a chill space to hang out, and chat about what you’ve been readin...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Mondays | 5:00–6:00 PM | Tween Zone

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, July 29, 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.

Light It Up

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Come join us and create your very own lantern!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Come join us and create your very own lantern!

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.

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Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, July 29, 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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Weekly Readers Club

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes, Story Times
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday this summer from 4:00 to 4:30 PM for our Weekly Reader Club! We will be reading Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.Bring your own copy o...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Teen Area (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday this summer from 4:00 to 4:30 PM for our Weekly Reader Club! We will be reading Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Improv Games

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Theater
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Improvisation (improv) helps you to think on your feet and come up with ideas without any preparation. Join us for some fun and silly improv games! 

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Theater
Event Details:

Improvisation (improv) helps you to think on your feet and come up with ideas without any preparation. Join us for some fun and silly improv games! 

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.

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project! Make friend and connections with other artists in the area in a relaxing environment with people who might be ab...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

Computer Basics with Windows 10

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Lab at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Computer Basics with Microsoft Windows 10.  This operating system for Windows offers a array of enhancements and functionality in an easy to use interface. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a Computer Basics with Microsoft Windows 10.  This operating system for Windows offers a array of enhancements and functionality in an easy to use interface.  The training teaches the most basic skills needed to operate a Lib

Sensory Story Time

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

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.

King's Court Chess Club

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community! Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or just learning the basics, our club is the perfect place to sharpen ...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!

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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LEGO of Your Imagination

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you!

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Rainbow Family Storytime

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Frayser 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: Frayser 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!

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.

Knights of the Square Table Chess Club

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Branch Library for some classic Chess fun! Play Chess with people in your community and learn some new strategies while you're at it. This club will be p...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Branch Library for some classic Chess fun! Play Chess with people in your community and learn some new strategies while you're at it. This club will be part educational and tons of practice!

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, August 4, 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.

Crossword Puzzle

Festive Fact Finders: Monthly Crossword Puzzles

Monday, August 4, 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.