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Chess!

Long Live the King of Chess @ South

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at South Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, STEAM stem
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TEEN HANGOUT

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Come join us for an afternoon of gaming, crafts, and snacks in the teen loft!

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Come join us for an afternoon of gaming, crafts, and snacks in the teen loft!

Booked & Busy: Tween Book Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Floor at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

🎉 Calling All Book Enthusiasts! ✨Join us for an adventure into the world of reading! ⚡️ From January to May, join us at Hollywood Library as we read selections from the Magic Tree ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

🎉 Calling All Book Enthusiasts! ✨

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.

Craft

Craft Making with Vinyl & Sublimation 2-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Class will show how to make products through use of sublimation printing, epoxy tumbling, silhouette cameo and much more. Instructor: Marlena Oliver-Coleman is the founder and...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Class will show how to make products through use of sublimation printing, epoxy tumbling, silhouette cameo and much more. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Techy Seniors – Phone BasicsLearn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:Connect to wi-fiBrows...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

Learn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:

Sensory Storytime

Friday, April 18, 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.

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

Cherokee Sewing Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per month.

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.

Family Storytime

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

All ages are welcome at our Family Storytime! Come listen to exciting stories, participate in fun activities, and share a special time together.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

All ages are welcome at our Family Storytime! Come listen to exciting stories, participate in fun activities, and share a special time 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.

Family Fun - Earth Day

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Library for an Earth Day celebration.  Share stories and snacks.  Then paint a better world!For all ages and no registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Library for an Earth Day celebration.  Share stories and snacks.  Then paint a better world!

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Financial Literacy

Rewrite Your Financial Story 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Four session financial literacy program empowering low- and high-income earning individuals to take control of their finances, rewrite their financial stories and build a sustainab...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Personal Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Four session financial literacy program empowering low- and high-income earning individuals to take control of their finances, rewrite their financial stories and build a sustainable foundation for financial success.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

ANASI

Hattiloo at the Library-Anansi the SPIDER

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Music, Story Times, Theater
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Hattiloo at the Library program performance of Anansi the Spider. This children’s play, based on West African and Caribbean folklore, introduces young audiences to storyt...

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music, Story Times, Theater
Event Details:

Hattiloo at the Library program performance of Anansi the Spider. This children’s play, based on West African and Caribbean folklore, introduces young audiences to storytelling through music, da

Two medium sized dogs with curly fur, lying on gray carpet with faces looking up toward camera.

Read with a Pup! (Children's reading therapy program)

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time ...

Required
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: Literacy Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.

KIDS

Cossitt for KIDDOS DAY

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Music, Story Times, Theater
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Cossitt for Kiddos Day is specifically designed for children to enjoy fun, educational activities and programming tailored to their interests, including story times, crafts, and in...

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Music, Story Times, Theater
Event Details:

Cossitt for Kiddos Day is specifically designed for children to enjoy fun, educational activities and programming tailored to their interests, including story times, crafts, and interactive activities.

story

Sensory Storytime at COSSITT

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

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

Tween Book Club

Chat & Chew Tween Book Club

Saturday, April 19, 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.

Lady Justice

Do It Yourself Small Claim Court Filing 4-Part Virtual Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Class will share with individuals the process of filing a small claim in Shelby County General Sessions Court on their own behalf (pro se). It will cover the court’s rules, decorum...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Legal Assistance
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Class will share with individuals the process of filing a small claim in Shelby County General Sessions Court on their own behalf (pro se).

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Smartphone

Filmmaking with Your Smartphone 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Transform your smartphone into a powerful storytelling tool. This course takes you step-by-step through the process of creating captivating films with limited resources. From scrip...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Transform your smartphone into a powerful storytelling tool. This course takes you step-by-step through the process of creating captivating films with limited resources.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Movie Day @ Levi

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Every third Saturday, customers of all ages will get to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn and beverages. Please join us if you are interested, and make sure to spread the word!

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Every third Saturday, customers of all ages will get to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn and beverages. Please join us if you are interested, and make sure to spread the word!

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.

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

Cherokee Sewing Club

Saturday, April 19, 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...

Waitlist
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: 0
Event Details:

The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per month.

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.

Drawing

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

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Unlock the secrets of drawing through four essential line techniques during this hands-on course. You’ll explore contour, cross contour, continuous contour and blind contour drawin...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Unlock the secrets of drawing through four essential line techniques during this hands-on course.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

East Shelby Library : Movie Day

Saturday, April 19, 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.

Hollywood's Gaming Tournament

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Painting with Color & Nature

Painting with Color & Nature 4-Part Series : Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this vibrant, hands-on course, participants will dive into the world of painting with a twist. They’ll master color blending, shading techniques and how to sketch and paint plan...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

In this vibrant, hands-on course, participants will dive into the world of painting with a twist. They’ll master color blending, shading techniques and how to sketch and paint plants and trees with a fresh modern approach.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Mental Health

Prioritizing Mental Health (Vibes & Boundaries) 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

This course empowers individuals with the knowledge and tools to prioritize their mental health, build resilience and navigate life’s challenges. Through interactive discussions it...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This course empowers individuals with the knowledge and tools to prioritize their mental health, build resilience and navigate life’s challenges.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.