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Summer with Seniors at The Pointe at Kirby Gates

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Health & Wellness
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, July 17, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Book Bachelor in Paradise

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kitchen at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Color Your World - EM, Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Fall in love with a new book! Throughout this series, participants will "date" six romance novels of their choice. On June 12th, we will each check out six books and take them home to start reading.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Color Your World - EM, Games
Event Details:

Fall in love with a new book! Throughout this series, participants will "date" six romance novels of their choice. On June 12th, we will each check out six books and take them home to start reading.

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-Seniors" group.

Senior Summer Camp

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A & B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Gardening, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Join us this summer for our first Annual Senior Summer Camp at the Frayser Branch Library! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Gardening, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this summer for our first Annual Senior Summer Camp at the Frayser Branch Library! 

Special Notes

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.

2025 Senior Health Fair

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

This event is aimed at informing, educating, and providing health care resources and health information to seniors.  It is FREE to vendors and participating seniors.  

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

This event is aimed at informing, educating, and providing health care resources and health information to seniors.  It is FREE to vendors and participating seniors.  

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Family Bingo Zone

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Color Your World - EM, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come, relax, and enjoy playing Bingo with the whole family.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Games
Event Details:

Come, relax, and enjoy playing Bingo with the whole family.

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.

Family Movie Day

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Grab the whole family for a fun movie day at the South Branch Library!

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

Grab the whole family for a fun movie day at the South Branch Library!

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 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.

On the Mend: Crafting with Imagination

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come join in on the crafting fun at Hollywood Library for our On the Mend series. Learn valuable creative skills through sewing, crocheting, and various crafting activities. Want to repair or repurpose old clothing?

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join in on the crafting fun at Hollywood Library for our On the Mend series. Learn valuable creative skills through sewing, crocheting, and various crafting activities. Want to repair or repurpose old clothing?

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 "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.

King's Court Chess Club

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!

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.

Guided Stretching Session

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

We will briefly discuss the guidelines and best practices for stretching, then you will be lead through a variety of safe and easy stretches to incorporate into your daily or weekly routine.

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We will briefly discuss the guidelines and best practices for stretching, then you will be lead through a variety of safe and easy stretches to incorporate into your daily or weekly routine.

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

Yoga

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us at the Officer Geoffrey Redd library for yoga with instructor Randii. Please bring your own mat. 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Officer Geoffrey Redd library for yoga with instructor Randii. Please bring your own mat. 

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.

Gardening Questions and Answers

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Area at Parkway Village Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Participants can ask horticultural questions or share concerns related to their plants or landscape. We will discuss and share solutions. Presented by Booker T.

Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Participants can ask horticultural questions or share concerns related to their plants or landscape. We will discuss and share solutions. Presented by Booker T.

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

Genealogy Class: African American Research Beyond the Basics

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for Teresa Hill May's Genealogy Class series! This is a two-part class offered twice in the month of July, once at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center and once at the Orange Mound Community Center.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for Teresa Hill May's Genealogy Class series! This is a two-part class offered twice in the month of July, once at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center and once at the Orange Mound Community Center.

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.

Movie Day @ Levi

Saturday, July 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

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.

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

Creative Aging Studio Courses: Abstract Graphite

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Join teaching artist John Rutkauskas for this 6-week graphite course exploring abstract mark making, form, and process. This course is designed to help participants let go of specificity and to embrace curiosity and experimentation on paper.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join teaching artist John Rutkauskas for this 6-week graphite course exploring abstract mark making, form, and process. This course is designed to help participants let go of specificity and to embrace curiosity and experimentation on paper.

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.

Tech 101

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Main Floor at North Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

-- Registration required -- 

Grab a seat on Mondays from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at the North Branch library, we'll be talking about what your device can truly do! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

-- Registration required -- 

Grab a seat on Mondays from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at the North Branch library, we'll be talking about what your device can truly do! 

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

3D Printer Appointment

All Day
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

The Raleigh Branch Library is excited to be offering individual appointments for use of our 3D printer this summer! 

Please read the rules before registering for an appointment:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Raleigh Branch Library is excited to be offering individual appointments for use of our 3D printer this summer! 

Please read the rules before registering for an appointment:

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-Seniors" group.

Jewelry Making/Creative Aging

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Come enjoy the calm atmosphere as our senior patron's participant in the introduction to the tools and materials used to create original jewelry. Sponsored by: Creative Aging /Instructor-Queen Clower

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come enjoy the calm atmosphere as our senior patron's participant in the introduction to the tools and materials used to create original jewelry. Sponsored by: Creative Aging /Instructor-Queen Clower

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.

Memphis Zoo Storytime

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Outreach Event, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Connect Crew will be hosting a family storytime event at the Memphis Zoo! The storytime and animal meet and greet program will be held at the Wild Encounter location. The storytime event will occur during the zoo's Free TN Tuesday hours.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Outreach Event, Story Times
Event Details:

Connect Crew will be hosting a family storytime event at the Memphis Zoo! The storytime and animal meet and greet program will be held at the Wild Encounter location. The storytime event will occur during the zoo's Free TN Tuesday hours.

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, July 22, 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Genealogy Class: African American Research for Beginners at the Orange Mound Community Center

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Offsite Location (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Offsite Location (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

AI for Seniors - Outreach at YMCA Cordova

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite Location at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Outreach Event
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Free program open to all YMCA members!

What is AI? What can AI do? How can I use AI tools and how can they make my life easier? How do I stay safe while using AI tools?

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Offsite Location
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Outreach Event
Event Details:

Free program open to all YMCA members!

What is AI? What can AI do? How can I use AI tools and how can they make my life easier? How do I stay safe while using AI tools?

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.

Self Affirmations: Painting Your Feelings

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Show love to yourself by painting your favorite affirmation or picture on a colored rock. This is a keepsake to remind you that you are special!

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Show love to yourself by painting your favorite affirmation or picture on a colored rock. This is a keepsake to remind you that you are special!

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

Step by Step Gardening for Beginners

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

What's a better way to solve food scarcity than growing your own garden? Having your own garden has always made sense for so many reasons.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

What's a better way to solve food scarcity than growing your own garden? Having your own garden has always made sense for so many reasons.

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.