This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Help Me Find My People: Genealogy 101 Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Studio B (OM) at Orange Mound Library Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors : This session provides an overview of how to conduct genealogical research, including helpful charts and forms, free internet research sites, and other helpful tips to continue your family history journey. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 17 2025 Sat Help Me Find My People: Genealogy 101 3:30pm - 5:30pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Studio B (OM) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Event Details: This session provides an overview of how to conduct genealogical research, including helpful charts and forms, free internet research sites, and other helpful tips to continue your family history journey.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Electronics and Electricity Seminar 10:00am - 12:00pm Whitehaven Library 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Resume Workshop 11:00am - 1:00pm Orange Mound Library 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. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Cordova Writing Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Cordova Library 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. 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: Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 19 2025 Mon Making a Career Out of Writing Books 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 6:00pm - 7:00pm Cordova Library Open Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Poetry and Writing Required Seats Remaining: 8 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Beginning Spanish 10:00am - 12:00pm Whitehaven Library 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 "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 Required 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. May 20 2025 Tue Dog Safety with Lovie! 3:30pm - 5:00pm Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Open 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 Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 Required This event is in the "Teens" group. May 20 2025 Tue Wire Sun Catchers - Dixon Art Gallery 4:30pm - 5:30pm Orange Mound Library Open Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Meeting Room A (OM) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Gardening Required Seats Remaining: 25 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. Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 20 2025 Tue Writing For Performances 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 4:30pm - 5:30pm Cherokee Library Open Library Branch: Cherokee Library Room: Meeting Room (CHE) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Poetry and Writing Required Seats Remaining: 17 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. Open Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 20 2025 Tue English Language Learners 4-Part Virtual Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 5:00pm - 6:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open 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.
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. 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. May 20 2025 Tue Long Live the King!-Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 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 "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Worth the Risk Youth Arts Wednesday, May 21, 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 : 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. Open Required 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. May 21 2025 Wed Worth the Risk Youth Arts 3:00pm - 5:00pm Orange Mound Library Open 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 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. Copy of 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! This event is in the "Teens" group. May 21 2025 Wed Copy of Open Video/Photo Studio 3:00pm - 6:00pm CLOUD901 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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. W.H.A.M (Whitehaven Anime and Manga) Wednesday, May 21, 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. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 21 2025 Wed W.H.A.M (Whitehaven Anime and Manga) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Whitehaven Library 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 "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 : This event is in the "Teens" group. May 21 2025 Wed Digital art Exploratory 3:30pm - 5:00pm CLOUD901 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 Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed Business Branding for Beginners 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 4:30pm - 5:30pm East Shelby Library Open Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Meeting Room A & B (ESB) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Business Assistance, Job and Career Required Seats Remaining: 21 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed The Writer's Block 6:00pm - 8:00pm Connect Crew 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! This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm East Shelby Library 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 : This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 22 2025 Thu Long Live the King of Chess @ South 3:30pm - 4:30pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Games, STEAM stem
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. Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Public Speaking 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 4:30pm - 5:30pm Cherokee Library Open Library Branch: Cherokee Library Room: Meeting Room (CHE) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Language Classes Required Seats Remaining: 17 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Getting Started with Excel 365 Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Computer Lab at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Computers and Technology Age Group: Teens, Adults : Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including: Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 2025 Fri Getting Started with Excel 365 10:30am - 12:30pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including:
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. A Symphony of Art, Music & Mindfulness 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors : This class aims to create an immersive and enriching environment through a fusion of art and music healing. Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 23 2025 Fri A Symphony of Art, Music & Mindfulness 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 11:00am - 12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: This class aims to create an immersive and enriching environment through a fusion of art and music healing. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Art Session Friday, May 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens : Join us for an Open Art Session at Randolph Library This is your chance to explore your artistic talents in a relaxed and fun environment.You can bring some of your own art supplies or use those that we will provide, including: This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 23 2025 Fri Open Art Session 3:30pm - 5:30pm Randolph Library Library Branch: Randolph Library Room: Meeting Room (RAN) Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts Event Details: Join us for an Open Art Session at Randolph Library This is your chance to explore your artistic talents in a relaxed and fun environment.You can bring some of your own art supplies or use those that we will provide, including: 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. Guitar Club Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Innovation Center at South Library Program Type: Music Age Group: Teens : This event is in the "Teens" group. May 23 2025 Fri Guitar Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Music