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A Teaspoon of Favor

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Spice up your day with A Teaspoon of Favor, a unique library program that stirs together kindness, creativity, and community—with a dash of real spices!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Event Details:

Spice up your day with A Teaspoon of Favor, a unique library program that stirs together kindness, creativity, and community—with a dash of real spices!

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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 "Adults-Seniors" group

Creative Aging Studio Course: Intro to Sewing (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Learners 65+ register here to join teaching artist Samilia Pelshak for this five-week course exploring

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Learners 65+ register here to join teaching artist Samilia Pelshak for this five-week course exploring

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

Chicago Stepping @ Levi

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Chicago Stepping is returning to the Levi Library! Join us every Monday and Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. as Ray Hilliard demonstrates the Chicago Style 8 count step-by-step while getting in the groove. 

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is returning to the Levi Library! Join us every Monday and Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. as Ray Hilliard demonstrates the Chicago Style 8 count step-by-step while getting in the groove. 

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

Fall Vegetable Gardening - Branching Out Series

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Gardening, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Branching Out: Discover Gardening at the Library!

Join us for Fall Vegetable Gardening!

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Gardening, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Branching Out: Discover Gardening at the Library!

Join us for Fall Vegetable Gardening!

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

Seed Library Presents: Colorcopia

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us every third Thursday of the year for art inspired by nature! Learn about what's growing at the Dixon while getting creative with ever changing seasonally inspired crafts! No experience with art necessary, all supplies provided!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every third Thursday of the year for art inspired by nature! Learn about what's growing at the Dixon while getting creative with ever changing seasonally inspired crafts! No experience with art necessary, all supplies provided!

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 "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, August 19, 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 "Adults-Seniors" group

Piano Class- Creative Aging

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Have you always been interested in learning how to play the piano? Join musician Stephen Lee of Memphis Jazz Workshop for this 8-week course to learn. The piano is a beautiful instrument and learning it could help express creativity and emotions.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Have you always been interested in learning how to play the piano? Join musician Stephen Lee of Memphis Jazz Workshop for this 8-week course to learn. The piano is a beautiful instrument and learning it could help express creativity and emotions.

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

Notary Services

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Memphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours: WEDNESDAYS from Noon – 2 PM at the Central Library in the Business & Sciences Department on the 3rd floor.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Legal Assistance
Event Details:

Memphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours: WEDNESDAYS from Noon – 2 PM at the Central Library in the Business & Sciences Department on the 3rd floor.

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

Chicago Stepping @ Levi

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Chicago Stepping is returning to the Levi Library! Join us every Monday and Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. as Ray Hilliard demonstrates the Chicago Style 8 count step-by-step while getting in the groove. 

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is returning to the Levi Library! Join us every Monday and Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. as Ray Hilliard demonstrates the Chicago Style 8 count step-by-step while getting in the groove. 

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

Night Café

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Retirement Well Planned - Financial Planning Through the Years

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Job and Career, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join Lawson Arney, CFP® and Mary Golden, AAMS® of Raymond James for an interactive presentation that guides you through a timeline of financial planning topics as you prepare for and navigate through retirement.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Job and Career, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Lawson Arney, CFP® and Mary Golden, AAMS® of Raymond James for an interactive presentation that guides you through a timeline of financial planning topics as you prepare for and navigate through retirement.

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

Eating Smart and Moving More: Eat Smart At Home

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Eat, Learn, and Move in this six week series! Join Family and Consumer Sciences TNCEP Agent Lauren Wells for biweekly programming promising good food, kitchen safety skills, achievable exercise, and budget friendly advice.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Eat, Learn, and Move in this six week series! Join Family and Consumer Sciences TNCEP Agent Lauren Wells for biweekly programming promising good food, kitchen safety skills, achievable exercise, and budget friendly advice.

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

Community Development Financial Institutions

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (CRE) at Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Program Type:
Business Assistance, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join the Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) for an engaging panel discussion exploring the vital role of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in advancing equitable economic growth and financial inclusion.

Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (CRE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Business Assistance, Personal Finance
Event Details:

Join the Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC) for an engaging panel discussion exploring the vital role of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in advancing equitable economic growth and financial inclusion.

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

Eating Smart w/UT Extension

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come join us to learn how to make healthy meals on a budget. Would you like to know how to make healthier meals at home?  Come and you will feel better, look better and eat better!

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us to learn how to make healthy meals on a budget. Would you like to know how to make healthier meals at home?  Come and you will feel better, look better and eat better!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Colorcopia with Shawna

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Shawna White from the Dixon Art Gallery will be here Wednesday, August 20 at 1:00 to provide another Colorcopia art program. This is a free, fun, creative program for adults.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Shawna White from the Dixon Art Gallery will be here Wednesday, August 20 at 1:00 to provide another Colorcopia art program. This is a free, fun, creative program for adults.

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

Mosaic Workshop w/ Creative Aging

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Participants will work with teaching artist Kristi Duckworth to learn the basic skills of creating mosaics including drawing and coloring a mosaic pattern, cutting pieces out of clay, glazing, adhering mosaic pieces, and grouting.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will work with teaching artist Kristi Duckworth to learn the basic skills of creating mosaics including drawing and coloring a mosaic pattern, cutting pieces out of clay, glazing, adhering mosaic pieces, and grouting.

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

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

Thursday, August 21, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Rookie Moves Chess Club

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Rookie Moves is a casual chess hour for players of all levels and ages. Chess boards are provided.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Rookie Moves is a casual chess hour for players of all levels and ages. Chess boards are provided.

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

Moving & Grooving: Line Dancing at Frayser Library

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Get ready to move and groove as you step to the beat of your favorite songs! 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Get ready to move and groove as you step to the beat of your favorite songs! 

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

Cherokee Crochet Club

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors


Come join the Cherokee Crochet Club!  Everyone welcome, from beginners to experienced crocheters.  Free to join plus free yarn to beginners.

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


Come join the Cherokee Crochet Club!  Everyone welcome, from beginners to experienced crocheters.  Free to join plus free yarn to beginners.

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 "Adults-Seniors" group

AI for Beginners: AI for Seniors

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

No computer skills needed to participate! Just bring yourself. We'll have live demos with AI tools and lots of opportunity for audience participation. 

Topics we will cover: 

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

No computer skills needed to participate! Just bring yourself. We'll have live demos with AI tools and lots of opportunity for audience participation. 

Topics we will cover: 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Romance Book Club

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Have strong opinions about third-act breakups, miscommunication tropes, and love triangles? You might just be The One we've been looking for! Join us at Randolph for our Romance Readers book club one Saturday out of every month.

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Have strong opinions about third-act breakups, miscommunication tropes, and love triangles? You might just be The One we've been looking for! Join us at Randolph for our Romance Readers book club one Saturday out of every 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.

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

Picture This: Photography for Small Biz & Social Media

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Learning Lab at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Perfect your photo game! Learn how to take clean, scroll-stopping photos to promote your brand, small business, or side hustle. We’ll cover lighting, composition, product photography, and simple editing tools like Canva.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

Perfect your photo game! Learn how to take clean, scroll-stopping photos to promote your brand, small business, or side hustle. We’ll cover lighting, composition, product photography, and simple editing tools like Canva.

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

South Movie Day

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Movie showing TBA soon!

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Movie showing TBA soon!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.