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Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Job and Career, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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.

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

Resume Workshop

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Applying for jobs? Bring in your existing resume for review or create a brand-new resume using the Peterson's resume builder.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Event Details:

Applying for jobs? Bring in your existing resume for review or create a brand-new resume using the Peterson's resume builder.

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

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

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Registration Required
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.

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

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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.

Intro To Video Editing

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Video Production Lab at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

CLOUD 901 Intro to Video Editing: Mastering Adobe Premiere Pro

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

CLOUD 901 Intro to Video Editing: Mastering Adobe Premiere Pro

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cloud Sewing Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens

Whether you're a total beginner or just looking to level up your stitching game, join our Cloud Sewing Club! Each week, we’ll dive into sewing machine basics, hand sewing techniques, and how to mend or alter clothes from your own closet.

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Whether you're a total beginner or just looking to level up your stitching game, join our Cloud Sewing Club! Each week, we’ll dive into sewing machine basics, hand sewing techniques, and how to mend or alter clothes from your own closet.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Library Magazine Workshop: Get Published in Unbound!

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

Calling all teen writers, artists, photographers, and creatives! Want to see your work featured in a real magazine?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all teen writers, artists, photographers, and creatives! Want to see your work featured in a real magazine?

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

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

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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:  

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
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.

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

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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

W.H.A.M (Whitehaven Anime and Manga)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Join us at the Whitehaven Library for a fun exploration of Japanese anime and comics. We'll dive into monthly screenings of popular anime and engage in discussions and activities on manga trends and Japanese culture. 

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

Join us at the Whitehaven Library for a fun exploration of Japanese anime and comics. We'll dive into monthly screenings of popular anime and engage in discussions and activities on manga trends and Japanese culture. 

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 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.

Dog Safety with Lovie!

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Did you know the library system has its very own therapy dog? Our therapy dog, Lovie, does a lot to make library patrons feel welcome & safe. She may even remind you of your dog at home or even in your own neighborhood.

Open
Registration Required
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, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Neighborhood Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know the library system has its very own therapy dog? Our therapy dog, Lovie, does a lot to make library patrons feel welcome & safe. She may even remind you of your dog at home or even in your own neighborhood.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Wire Sun Catchers - Dixon Art Gallery

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Gardening
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a monthly art series sponsored by Dixon Art Gallery's TAG (Teens.Art.Gardens). This month we will be making our own wire sun catchers inspired by our gardens.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly art series sponsored by Dixon Art Gallery's TAG (Teens.Art.Gardens). This month we will be making our own wire sun catchers inspired by our gardens.

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

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

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
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.

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

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

Tuesday, May 20, 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

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

Closed
Registration 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
Registration Required
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.

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, May 20, 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

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.

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.

Conversation Cafe in CLOUD901: French & Spanish Lessons

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Brainstorm Zone at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Teens

Conversation Cafe is FREE for teens 13-18. Presented by George Washington University graduate student Lydia Makondo!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Brainstorm Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Language Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Conversation Cafe is FREE for teens 13-18. Presented by George Washington University graduate student Lydia Makondo!

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 "Teens" group.

Open Video/Photo Studio

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Video Production Lab at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

Unleash your creativity in CLOUD901's Video and Photo Production Lab!

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in CLOUD901's Video and Photo Production Lab!

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Digital art Exploratory

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rebecca’s Hi Tech Tree House at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Business Branding for Beginners 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A & B (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Business Assistance, Job and Career
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Led by Successful Living & Economic & Community Development Corporation, this 4-part series deals with essential components of business branding, including understanding the psychological approach to color in pre

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (ESB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business Assistance, Job and Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

Led by Successful Living & Economic & Community Development Corporation, this 4-part series deals with essential components of business branding, including understanding the psychological approach to color in pre

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.

The Writer's Block

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.

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

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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

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!

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

Long Live the King of Chess @ South

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at South Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Come learn how to play the game at South Branch library or challenge veteran players in a friendly match of strategy and tactics. Long Live the King! 

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Come learn how to play the game at South Branch library or challenge veteran players in a friendly match of strategy and tactics. Long Live the King! 

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.

Pop Up Nail Shop

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Pop-up nail shop! Paint your nails or design a set of press-ons! We provide the supplies, you bring your vision!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pop-up nail shop! Paint your nails or design a set of press-ons! We provide the supplies, you bring your vision!

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.

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

Public Speaking 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

“SPEAK THE SPEECH!” is a focused public speaking workshop designed to teach participants the rudiments of public speaking (often, threatening) in a non-threatening confidence building manner.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Language Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

“SPEAK THE SPEECH!” is a focused public speaking workshop designed to teach participants the rudiments of public speaking (often, threatening) in a non-threatening confidence building manner.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.