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Afterschool Chill Club

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Chill Club at Orange Mound Library is the perfect way to chill out after a long day at school.  Enjoy a snack and choose how you'd like to spend your time. We will have an art...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Chill Club at Orange Mound Library is the perfect way to chill out after a long day at school.  Enjoy a snack and choose how you'd like to spend your time.

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.

Movie Roulette

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Randolph's Movie Club, where we come together to watch blockbuster hits, discuss our love for cinema, and share our hot takes!We will be watching Haunted Mansion in honor of F...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Movies
Event Details:

Join Randolph's Movie Club, where we come together to watch blockbuster hits, discuss our love for cinema, and share our hot takes!

We will be watching Haunted Mansion in honor of Friday the 13th 

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.

Scrabble & Soul

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Games, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of Scrabble, soul music, and coffee every second Saturday from 10:30 am-12:30 pm at the Orange Mound Library! Whether you're a Scrabble enthusiast or newbie, ...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Music
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of Scrabble, soul music, and coffee every second Saturday from 10:30 am-12:30 pm at the Orange Mound Library!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Guitar for Everyone Poster

Guitar for Everyone: Beginner's Bootcamp

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Music, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bri...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music, STEAM arts
Event Details:

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar), but that's all you need to bring.

Outreach

Connect Crew @ Stax Museum Family Day

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Music, Outreach Event
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Connect Crew will join Stax Museum at their monthly Family Day event! The outreach team will do library card sign ups, free books, additional library information and more resources...

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

Connect Crew will join Stax Museum at their monthly Family Day event! The outreach team will do library card sign ups, free books, additional library information and more resources to the Memphis community and outside visitors!

DIY supplies

I Did That- DIY Series

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Levi for a fun, expressive do-it-yourself series. The goal is to encourage creativity as you brainstorm solutions, experiment with designs, and find innovative ways to a...

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

Join us at Levi for a fun, expressive do-it-yourself series. The goal is to encourage creativity as you brainstorm solutions, experiment with designs, and find innovative ways to achieve their specific goals.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, September 16, 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.

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, September 16, 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.

Pirate 101

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

It's time for Hollywood's Pirate Raid week again. We are celebrating with a week full of fun games and activities: Monday, Sept 16th: Pirate 101- Crafts to make a pirate hat a...

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

It's time for Hollywood's Pirate Raid week again. We are celebrating with a week full of fun games and activities: 

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.

Mini Fume Extractor DIY Project: 1 -2 Day(s) Session

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let's complete a DIY mini fume extractor.  Soldering experience required.  A fume extractor helps keep the air clean and healthy while soldering.  This mini DIY fume...

Open
Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Let's complete a DIY mini fume extractor.  Soldering experience required.  A fume extractor helps keep the air clean and healthy while soldering.

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.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, September 17, 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.

LOTERIA GAME DAY

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of the popular Mexican game Loteria to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! Win prizes and have fun!

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Games
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of the popular Mexican game Loteria to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! Win prizes and have fun!

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Board Game Club

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Pirate Speaks!

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

It's time for Hollywood's Pirate Raid week again. We are celebrating with a week full of fun games and activities: Monday, Sept 16th: Pirate 101- Crafts to make a pirate hat a...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

It's time for Hollywood's Pirate Raid week again. We are celebrating with a week full of fun games and activities: 

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.

Mini Fume Extractor DIY Project: 1 -2 Day(s) Session

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let's complete a DIY mini fume extractor.  Soldering experience required.  A fume extractor helps keep the air clean and healthy while soldering.  This mini DIY fume...

Open
Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Let's complete a DIY mini fume extractor.  Soldering experience required.  A fume extractor helps keep the air clean and healthy while soldering.

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.

Coding Club Python Seminar

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This is the Python seminar portion of coding club, taught by our brilliant Dr. Karishma Gangwani! 

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

This is the Python seminar portion of coding club, taught by our brilliant Dr. Karishma Gangwani! 

chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, September 17, 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

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.

LENA Start Parenting Class Orientation

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come to the Orange Mound Library to learn about our upcoming language-enhanced parenting classes! LENA classes help parents and caregivers better understand early child development...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Come to the Orange Mound Library to learn about our upcoming language-enhanced parenting classes!

lego blocks

Lego Club

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends!

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends!

W.H.A.M (Whitehaven Anime and Manga)

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Join us at the Whitehaven Library for a fun exploration of Japanese anime and comics. We'll dive into monthly screenings of popular anime and engage in discussions and activities o...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Join us at the Whitehaven Library for a fun exploration of Japanese anime and comics. We'll dive into monthly screenings of popular anime and engage in discussions and activities on manga trends and Japanese culture. 

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.

Expressing Myself Through Creative Writing

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite Location at North Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you want find your voice in your  writing ? Are you  worrying about  the writing section of the A.C.T. ?  Do you  just want to write for fun?  If t...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Offsite Location
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Do you want find your voice in your  writing ? Are you  worrying about  the writing section of the A.C.T. ?  Do you  just want to write for fun?  If the answer is yes, you are invited to attend this writing workshop.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Let's Rap About It

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Library Support
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens are given an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them. Teens can join this program in person.

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Support
Event Details:

Teens are given an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them. Teens can join this program in person.

Walk the Plank!

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

It's time for Hollywood's Pirate Raid week again. We are celebrating with a week full of fun games and activities: Monday, Sept 16th: Pirate 101- Crafts to make a pirate hat a...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Story Times
Event Details:

It's time for Hollywood's Pirate Raid week again. We are celebrating with a week full of fun games and activities: 

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.

Mini Fume Extractor DIY Project: 1 -2 Day(s) Session

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let's complete a DIY mini fume extractor.  Soldering experience required.  A fume extractor helps keep the air clean and healthy while soldering.  This mini DIY fume...

Open
Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Let's complete a DIY mini fume extractor.  Soldering experience required.  A fume extractor helps keep the air clean and healthy while soldering.

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.