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Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics

Friday, May 17, 2024 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: 13
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:

Growing in Raised Beds

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Home and Garden
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Master Gardener Pam Beasley to learn all about Raised Bed Gardening!Are you interested in creating a bountiful garden but worried that you don’t have enough space? No time for...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Home and Garden
Event Details:

Join Master Gardener Pam Beasley to learn all about Raised Bed Gardening!

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.

Dummies and Dragons

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Games, Theater
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons but don't know how to play? Great, neither do we! Come play a chaotic game where no one knows the rules but still have to win battles against unkno...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Theater
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons but don't know how to play? Great, neither do we! Come play a chaotic game where no one knows the rules but still have to win battles against unknown foes. 

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.

Teens Turn Up Fridays

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, College Preparation, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Exhibits, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Language Classes, Literature Classes, Movies, Music
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens Turn Up Fridays is time for our teens to express themselves through music, arts, and crafts. It's also a time for us to explore new skills and experiences like learning new l...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, College Preparation, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Exhibits, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Language Classes, Literature Classes, Movies, Music
Event Details:

Teens Turn Up Fridays is time for our teens to express themselves through music, arts, and crafts.

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.

MPL Comic Con 2024

Comic Con

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, STEAM arts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Hey, fans of comics, movies, anime, manga, video games and pop culture in general! Come check out legendary comic creators Matt Wagner and Gene Ha as well as more than 50 local ven...

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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, STEAM arts, Story Times
Event Details:

Hey, fans of comics, movies, anime, manga, video games and pop culture in general!

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.

Walk a Mile and Get a Free Book!

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Walk a mile and get a free book! We are going to walk from the library entrance, complete the walking path around the Bert Ferguson community center (approx. 1 mile), and retu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Walk a mile and get a free book! We are going to walk from the library entrance, complete the walking path around the Bert Ferguson community center (approx. 1 mile), and return to the library.

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.

Comic Con: Super Smash Bros Gaming Tournament (Tween and Teen only)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Gaming Zone at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

This is the registration for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament at the Memphis Public Library Comic Con on Saturday, May 18th from 10am - 3pm. This is a tournament for player...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Gaming Zone
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This is the registration for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament at the Memphis Public Library Comic Con on Saturday, May 18th from 10am - 3pm. This is a tournament for players between the ages of 10 and 18.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Summer Reading Program Kickoff!

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Summer is just around the corner, and it's time for an adventure! Come to the Bartlett Public Library for our Summer Reading kickoff program where Adventure Begins at Your Library!...

Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Summer is just around the corner, and it's time for an adventure! Come to the Bartlett Public Library for our Summer Reading kickoff program where Adventure Begins at Your Library!

Line Dancing with Craig, learning dances and controlling your mind tone.

Line Dancing with Craig

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Floor at South Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Unleash the power of dance in Line Dancing with Craig. It's designed specifically for everybody to enjoy. Dancing helps control your mind, body and keeps you active. Come join us a...

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Unleash the power of dance in Line Dancing with Craig. It's designed specifically for everybody to enjoy. Dancing helps control your mind, body and keeps you active. Come join us at the South Library!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Comic Con: Cosplay Event

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby Stage at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This is the cosplay registration for the Memphis Public Library Comic Con on Saturday, May 18th from 10am - 3pm. When you arrive, please check-in with the welcome table so we ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby Stage
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

This is the cosplay registration for the Memphis Public Library Comic Con on Saturday, May 18th from 10am - 3pm. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

A Mother's Day Celebration!

Mother and Daughter Sip N Make

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkway Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of tea and making jewelry.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of tea and making jewelry.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Movie Days at East Shelby Library

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Library for a movie day every other Saturday from 3-5 PM. What adventures will you experience that day? You'll have to come see the movie to find out!Mov...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Library for a movie day every other Saturday from 3-5 PM. What adventures will you experience that day? You'll have to come see the movie to find out!

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, May 20, 2024 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.

POSTPONED - Summer Cooking Class with UTHSC Health Hub

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

POSTPONED TIL LATER 2024.The UT Health Hub is bringing a Summer Cooking Class to the Whitehaven Branch! We will be covering a healthy summer menu everyone is sure to enjoy. Partici...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

POSTPONED TIL LATER 2024.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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
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.

Summer Sockhop

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Games, Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Whitehaven Library to dance, enjoy games, music, and ice cream with your friends! This sockhop is to celebrate the end of the school year and the exciting beginn...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Hop on over to the Whitehaven Library to dance, enjoy games, music, and ice cream with your friends! This sockhop is to celebrate the end of the school year and the exciting beginning of summer. 

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.

Granny squares and hands holding yarn.

Tweens and Teens Crochet Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (BAR) at Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Tweens and young teens are invited to learn the basics of crochet and discuss the possibility of meeting monthly. One crochet hook per attendee will be offered, along with a small ...

Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Tweens and young teens are invited to learn the basics of crochet and discuss the possibility of meeting monthly. One crochet hook per attendee will be offered, along with a small selection of yarn. Just bring yourself!

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 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.

Board Game Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at South Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
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 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
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

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Pickleball

Pickleball - Open Play Tuesdays!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us each Tuesday evening in May for 'open play' pickleball on our three courts here at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library parking lot! We have balls and paddles for folks to...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (CEN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us each Tuesday evening in May for 'open play' pickleball on our three courts here at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library parking lot! We have balls and paddles for folks to use, or feel free to bring your own. No registration required!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Cultures in the Haven: Pop Culture Trends

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Boba Tea, Anime, and K-Dramas, let's talk about it! Join us at the library and have a discussion about the growth and impact of Asian pop culture trends in recent years. 

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games
Event Details:

Boba Tea, Anime, and K-Dramas, let's talk about it! Join us at the library and have a discussion about the growth and impact of Asian pop culture trends in recent years. 

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.

After School Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Whodunnit?!

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Try and guess the answer to a mystery at Hollywood Library! Join us for an interactive game. Answer the questions and you may be the first to figure out Whodunnit!?

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Try and guess the answer to a mystery at Hollywood Library! Join us for an interactive game. Answer the questions and you may be the first to figure out Whodunnit!?

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.