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Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, April 15, 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
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 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" group.

Raleigh Reads Book Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the Raleigh Reads book club! We will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to discuss books as a group. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for the Raleigh Reads book club! We will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to discuss books as a group. 

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.

Email Basics

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Main Floor at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join the Frayser Branch Library for our Email Basics class! Learn to create accounts, send and receive messages, attach documents, manage spam, and more. Whether you're a beginner ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join the Frayser Branch Library for our Email Basics class! Learn to create accounts, send and receive messages, attach documents, manage spam, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Easy Step-By-Step Computer Class

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come out and learn the basics of computer literacy, which will include one hour of a basic curriculum and one hour of answering technology related questions with your phone, tablet...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Come out and learn the basics of computer literacy, which will include one hour of a basic curriculum and one hour of answering technology related questions with your phone, tablet, or laptop.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Line Dancing for Beginners at Raleigh

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 12:30pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come out, enjoy and have fun learning some of the hottest line dancing steps of many genres of music. This class is for beginners. Please register online or call 901-415-2778....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come out, enjoy and have fun learning some of the hottest line dancing steps of many genres of music. This class is for beginners. 

Please register online or call 901-415-2778. 

See you there.

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.

Body Weight Fitness 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Circuit training all parts of the body particularly arms, legs and abdominals. No weights needed. Bring your own mat, towel and water.Instructor: Felicia Crayton-Lloyd is NFPT, CPT...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Circuit training all parts of the body particularly arms, legs and abdominals. No weights needed. Bring your own mat, towel and water.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Power Hour Gym @ Levi

Wednesday, April 16, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Vacation: Destinations Around the World

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Travel
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come and explore a travel destination from around the world, whether that be in the United States or globally. You don't want to miss this event. Fellowship, conversation, and expo...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Travel
Event Details:

Come and explore a travel destination from around the world, whether that be in the United States or globally. You don't want to miss this event. Fellowship, conversation, and exposure to new and exciting places!

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

Free Tech Support at the Library (available in four languages)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Need help with your phone, laptop, tablet, email, photos, videos, etc.? Come to the library for free one on-one tech support! Our staff member Gretchen speaks English, Spanish, Fre...

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

Need help with your phone, laptop, tablet, email, photos, videos, etc.? Come to the library for free one on-one tech support!

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.

Night Café

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe! Whether you want to steal a moment to read the next chapter of a good book or chat with other parents while your kids do homework and play, take some tim...

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

Canva for Starters 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This course is designed for beginners who are new to graphic design and want to learn how to create stunning designs using Canva. From posters to social media graphics, students wi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

This course is designed for beginners who are new to graphic design and want to learn how to create stunning designs using Canva.

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, April 16, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

MALS Elder Law: Family Law Legal Clinic for Seniors (60+)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join Memphis Area Legal Services for a free Family Law Legal Clinic for Seniors age 60 and older. A Memphis Area Legal Services’ attorney will present an Elder Law Lega...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal Assistance
Event Details:

Please join Memphis Area Legal Services for a free Family Law Legal Clinic for Seniors age 60 and older. 

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

Passports by Shelby County Probate Court Clerk's Office

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:15pm
Humphrey's Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Passport Services
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

The Probate Court Clerk's Office will offer Passport services at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library on the 3rd Thursday of each month (except June 2025).By Appointment Only: Call th...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Humphrey's Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Passport Services
Event Details:

The Probate Court Clerk's Office will offer Passport services at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library on the 3rd Thursday of each month (except June 2025).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Basic Adult Computer Class

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Want to learn computers? Join this class and learn:What is a computer and its partsHow to use a keyboard, mouse, and touch padHow to use operating system and applicationsHow to con...

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Want to learn computers? Join this class and learn:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Power Hour Gym @ Levi

Thursday, April 17, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Calligraphy 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

During this course, participants will be introduced to the history and essential tools of calligraphy (the art of decorative handwriting). Participants will learn various technique...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

During this course, participants will be introduced to the history and essential tools of calligraphy (the art of decorative handwriting). Participants will learn various techniques before completing a personalized keepsake. 

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.

Introduction to Fashion Design 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to sketch fashion by using the proper measurements and format manually on paper. The course will include coloring and shading with no. 2 pencils, colored pencils, and col...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Learn how to sketch fashion by using the proper measurements and format manually on paper. The course will include coloring and shading with no. 2 pencils, colored pencils, and color markers.

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.

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

Thursday, April 17, 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!

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.

Beginning Spanish (Thursday nights currently on hold)

Thursday, April 17, 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.

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

Craft Making with Vinyl & Sublimation 2-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Class will show how to make products through use of sublimation printing, epoxy tumbling, silhouette cameo and much more. Instructor: Marlena Oliver-Coleman is the founder and...

Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Class will show how to make products through use of sublimation printing, epoxy tumbling, silhouette cameo and much more. 

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.

Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Techy Seniors – Phone BasicsLearn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:Connect to wi-fiBrows...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

Learn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

AI for Beginners: How to Avoid AI Scams

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from artificial intelligence-powered scams. We’ll have live demos with AI tools. No computer skills needed to join this free progr...

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

Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from artificial intelligence-powered scams. We’ll have live demos with AI tools. No computer skills needed to join this free program! 

 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Cherokee Sewing Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per month.This is a project based sewing group, aimed at beginners and people just learning to sew, although more experienced sewers will have f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per 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.