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Cordova Writing Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 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.

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Chill Vibes: Intro Yoga Therapy for Stress and Mental Health

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

 Presented by Shelby County Youth Connect. Hosted by CLOUD901 Teen Lab.Looking for a fun way to take care of your mental health? Join us for FREE yoga therapy sessions designe...

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 

Presented by Shelby County Youth Connect. Hosted by CLOUD901 Teen Lab.

Special Notes

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Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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.

Holiday Meditation: Find Your Calm Amid the Festivities

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Stop by the Orange Mound Library for a peaceful holiday meditation session designed to help you unwind and embrace the season with a calm mind and open heart. Please dress comforta...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stop by the Orange Mound Library for a peaceful holiday meditation session designed to help you unwind and embrace the season with a calm mind and open heart. Please dress comfortably and bring a mat if you have one.

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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Arts and Crafts

SEW COOL

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

SEW COOL is an embroidery group for teens of all levels. Bring your own project to work on or practice learning basic stitches. Want to join but don't have your own hoop or fabric?...

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

SEW COOL is an embroidery group for teens of all levels. Bring your own project to work on or practice learning basic stitches. Want to join but don't have your own hoop or fabric?

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Candy Cane Crafting!

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Let's make candy canes! Make one, two, or a few candy canes from pipe cleaners and beads! Go for a traditional red and white design or get creative with other colors and ribbons. Y...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Event Details:

Let's make candy canes! Make one, two, or a few candy canes from pipe cleaners and beads! Go for a traditional red and white design or get creative with other colors and ribbons.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Picture Weaving

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Do you have a picture that you love but want to make it even cooler? Bring it and we will show you how to weave paper through it and make a really cool piece of art. 

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

Do you have a picture that you love but want to make it even cooler? Bring it and we will show you how to weave paper through it and make a really cool piece of art. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Craft Your Future: Vision Boards for Teens

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Learning Lab at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Discover the power of goal-setting and reflection. What do you want to achieve next year?Join us for an inspiring Vision Boards Workshop designed for teens ages 13-18! As we look a...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Discover the power of goal-setting and reflection. What do you want to achieve next year?

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.

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Dixon Gallery Art Class-Pewter Vessels

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Offsite Location (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly art series sponsored by Dixon Art Gallery's TAG (Teens.Art.Gardens). This month's class is based on the Pewter Collection at the Dixon. Participants will use ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Offsite Location (OM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly art series sponsored by Dixon Art Gallery's TAG (Teens.Art.Gardens). This month's class is based on the Pewter Collection at the Dixon.

Coding Club Python Seminar

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This is the Python seminar portion of coding club, taught by our brilliant Dr. Karishma Gangwani! 

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

This is the Python seminar portion of coding club, taught by our brilliant Dr. Karishma Gangwani! 

Tech Help @ the Haven

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Need assistance with your phone, computer or tablet? Come to Whitehaven on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 6pm to 7pm for tech help with:Basic computer skillsCell phone&nb...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Need assistance with your phone, computer or tablet? Come to Whitehaven on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 6pm to 7pm for tech help with:

chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
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 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
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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Coleman Chorus Christmas Performance

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Holidays, Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come in to hear the talented students of Coleman Elementary sing holiday songs that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Performance by grades 3-6th. 

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Holidays, Music
Event Details:

Come in to hear the talented students of Coleman Elementary sing holiday songs that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Performance by grades 3-6th. 

Levi's 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Day

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Library Support
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

As the year comes to a close, we invite our customers to our 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Day! We'll have live music and light refreshments available for everyone!We look forwa...

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: Library Support
Event Details:

As the year comes to a close, we invite our customers to our 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Day! We'll have live music and light refreshments available for everyone!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Lego Club-Christmas Edition!

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a special Christmas edition of our monthly Lego Club. Pick a mini Christmas ornament to build with us and then take home to put on your tree! We will also have our norm...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Join us for a special Christmas edition of our monthly Lego Club. Pick a mini Christmas ornament to build with us and then take home to put on your tree! We will also have our normal Lego for you to create your own masterpieces!

 

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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FUN GAME DAY FOR TEENS

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

If you are a teenager and  looking for a safe place for fun, join us in game activities, including board  games. You will have a great time. 

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you are a teenager and  looking for a safe place for fun, join us in game activities, including board  games. You will have a great time. 

Teen Day -Teen Innovation Center

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Cooking and Food, Games, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come lean a new skill and have fun here at Cordova in the Teen Innovation centercraftscookingmoviesgamesand more

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Cooking and Food, Games, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Come lean a new skill and have fun here at Cordova in the Teen Innovation center

  • crafts
  • cooking
  • movies
  • games
  • and more

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Life After High School: FASFA and CSS

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
College Preparation, Community Information, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Part 1 of our college admissions follow-up series, where we’ll focus on financial planning for secondary education. This session breaks down the essentials of applying ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: College Preparation, Community Information, Personal Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Join us for Part 1 of our college admissions follow-up series, where we’ll focus on financial planning for secondary education.

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.

The Writer's Block

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 gathe...

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.

Getting Started with Microsoft Word 365

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Lab at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This class is designed to introduce the basic functions of  Microsoft Word for Office 365 in order to create professional documents, resumes, and any other text documents.&nbs...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This class is designed to introduce the basic functions of  Microsoft Word for Office 365 in order to create professional documents, resumes, and any other text documents.  The following skills will be covered:

The Movable Collection Artists Spotlight Series

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Whitehaven Branch Library and the UrbanArt Collective are proud to present: The Movable Collection Artists Spotlight Series. Over three months Memphis artists whose work is on disp...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whitehaven Branch Library and the UrbanArt Collective are proud to present: The Movable Collection Artists Spotlight Series.

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.

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GAMES GALORE

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

GAMES GALORE is our monthly gaming hour for teens. Choose between board games, card games, or challenging friends in Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros!

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

GAMES GALORE is our monthly gaming hour for teens. Choose between board games, card games, or challenging friends in Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros!

Whitehaven Booked Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Welcome to the Whitehaven Booked Club! The first of its kind, Whitehaven is starting a book club just for Teens!Beginning September 12th and every second Thursday of each mont...

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

Welcome to the Whitehaven Booked Club! 

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.

Arts and Crafts

Sit-N-Stitch Fiber Arts Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come join us at the East Shelby Library Branch to work on your current knitting or crochet project with fellow artists in the Memphis area! Make connections with and learn new tric...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us at the East Shelby Library Branch to work on your current knitting or crochet project with fellow artists in the Memphis area! Make connections with and learn new tricks and tips from other local artists.