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Fun Thursday with our monthly Bingo

Bingo

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Come join our Fun Thursday Bingo! You will enjoy the laughing, music, bingo games and the good time gathering. 

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

Come join our Fun Thursday Bingo! You will enjoy the laughing, music, bingo games and the good time gathering. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project! Make friend and connections with other artists in the area in a relaxing environment with people who might be ab...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

English Coffee and Conversations-ESL

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Virtual at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups. Discussions are led by a native En...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.

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.

Richard Wright

2025 Richard Wright Literary Awards

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lobby Stage at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Richard Wright Literary Awards honor local authors in various categories including fiction and nonfiction in various categories. Awards will also be given for best graphic novel, s...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby Stage
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:

Richard Wright Literary Awards honor local authors in various categories including fiction and nonfiction in various categories. Awards will also be given for best graphic novel, single work in an anthology, illustration and more. 

Beginning Spanish (Thursday nights currently on hold)

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: 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.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Zumba Fitness at Raleigh

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexib...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.

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.

AARP Free Tax Preparation

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. The service is available to taxpayers w...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

Free Tax Prep - United Way

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. The service is available to taxpayers with l...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

Computer Basics Flyer "Every Last Friday"

Computer Basics Class

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Are you new to computers or looking to freshen up on your skills? Please join us for our computer basics class! Come learn about accessing essential tools on the desktop and on the...

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

Are you new to computers or looking to freshen up on your skills? Please join us for our computer basics class! Come learn about accessing essential tools on the desktop and on the web. We can't wait for you to join us! 

Getting Started with Excel 365

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Lab at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including:Learn to create, open, and save workbooks Learn to enter values into cells Learn how t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including:

Jazz Singer

Five Fridays of Jazz

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lobby Stage at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Five Fridays of Jazz is sponsored by the Memphis Library Foundation and presented in conjunction with the Overton Park Shell and Shell on Wheels. The mission is to foster community...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby Stage
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Five Fridays of Jazz is sponsored by the Memphis Library Foundation and presented in conjunction with the Overton Park Shell and Shell on Wheels.

Free Tax Prep Graphic with the United Way Mid-South logo

Free Tax Preparation by United Way Mid-South

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

South Branch will be one of the sites for free tax preparation on Saturdays from February 15 thru April 12 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. 

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

South Branch will be one of the sites for free tax preparation on Saturdays from February 15 thru April 12 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. 

AARP Free Tax Preparation

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. The service is available to taxpayers w...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

Free Tax Prep - United Way

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. The service is available to taxpayers with l...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

Family Storytime

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

All ages are welcome at our Family Storytime! Come listen to exciting stories, participate in fun activities, and share a special time together.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

All ages are welcome at our Family Storytime! Come listen to exciting stories, participate in fun activities, and share a special time together.

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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Overcoming Writers Block with Author Jasper Joyner

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Many of us have likely faced the challenge of “writer’s block” or other creative hurdles. But what if our perception of writer’s block is misguided? Join us for this lecture as we ...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Many of us have likely faced the challenge of “writer’s block” or other creative hurdles. But what if our perception of writer’s block is misguided?

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.

One Room School House Crochet Class

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you've ever wanted to join  a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are we...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you've ever wanted to join  a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

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.

Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page fr...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page from the suggested book.

Yentl book cover and movie poster

I Read That Movie @ the Library: YENTL

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

For March, our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, is reading the Isaac Bashevis Singer short story "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy," which was first published in 1...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Event Details:

For March, our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, is reading the Isaac Bashevis Singer short story "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy," which was first published in 1962 in the Jewish cultural magazine Commentary.

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.

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Job and Career, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 ...

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.

AARP Free Tax Preparation

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. The service is available to taxpayers w...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

Power Hour Gym @ Levi

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace! 

Library Branch: Levi Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!


 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, March 31, 2025 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.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 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.