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3D Printer Appointment

All Day
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Getting Started with Microsoft Word 365

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Lab at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

This class is designed to introduce the basic functions of  Microsoft Word for Office 365 in order to create professional documents, resumes, and any other text documents.  The following skills will be covered:

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:

This class is designed to introduce the basic functions of  Microsoft Word for Office 365 in order to create professional documents, resumes, and any other text documents.  The following skills will be covered:

Fiber Arts Instructor helping a teen sew a costume piece.

Teen Cosplay Camp

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
:

This camp runs from Monday-Friday.

Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

This camp runs from Monday-Friday.

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.

Slime Making

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
:

Clear Slime. Cloud Slime. Icee Slime. Learn to make 3 different kinds of slime and decorate yours with add-ins and even scents! 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Clear Slime. Cloud Slime. Icee Slime. Learn to make 3 different kinds of slime and decorate yours with add-ins and even scents! 

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

Thursday, June 12, 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!

Chess!

Long Live the King of Chess @ South

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at South Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
:

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, STEAM stem
lego

Lego Club

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
:

Join us for our monthly Lego Club. Try completing one of our Lego challenges, try your hand at one of the Lego sets in our collection, or create your own masterpiece! 

 

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

Join us for our monthly Lego Club. Try completing one of our Lego challenges, try your hand at one of the Lego sets in our collection, or create your own masterpiece! 

 

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.

Book Bachelor in Paradise

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kitchen at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, 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, 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.

Fiber Arts Instructor helping a teen sew a costume piece.

Teen Cosplay Camp

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
:

This camp runs from Monday-Friday.

Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

This camp runs from Monday-Friday.

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.

MALS - Consumer/Benefits/Tax Advice Clinic

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

Memphis Area Legal Service offers free consultations to the public each second Friday of the month at 2pm. Appointments are by first come, first served.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Legal Assistance
Event Details:

Memphis Area Legal Service offers free consultations to the public each second Friday of the month at 2pm. Appointments are by first come, first served.

Image of a red and blue Nintendo Switch console

Nintendo Switch Game Night

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
:

Calling all gamers! Flex your skills and go head-to-head with other gamers at Raleigh's Nintendo Switch Game Night. We'll have the classics if you're feeling nostalgic, as well as some newer fan favorites.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all gamers! Flex your skills and go head-to-head with other gamers at Raleigh's Nintendo Switch Game Night. We'll have the classics if you're feeling nostalgic, as well as some newer fan favorites.

Family Field Day!

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
:

Get ready for an afternoon of fresh air, friendly competition, and all-ages fun at our Family Field Day!

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Get ready for an afternoon of fresh air, friendly competition, and all-ages fun at our Family Field Day!

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.

Japanese Culture Club

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

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: Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

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.

Saturday June 14th from 11-3pm

Juneteenth Fest at Cordova

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Games, Holidays, Music, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

Please join us for the Fourth Annual Juneteenth Fest at Cordova Library.

There will be a local Memphis artist will have Pop Up shop where they will be selling sweets, jewelry, books and other items. 

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Games, Holidays, Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Please join us for the Fourth Annual Juneteenth Fest at Cordova Library.

There will be a local Memphis artist will have Pop Up shop where they will be selling sweets, jewelry, books and other items. 

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.

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Sankofa African Diaspora Festival

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Music, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
:

Celebrating the rich culture, lived experiences and creative expression of African descended communities.

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Celebrating the rich culture, lived experiences and creative expression of African descended communities.

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.

The People's Poetry Club

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

Curious about poetry? Is it for you? Join us at the Orange Mound Library for The People's Poetry Club, where we prefer poems that speak to you instead of at you.

 

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Curious about poetry? Is it for you? Join us at the Orange Mound Library for The People's Poetry Club, where we prefer poems that speak to you instead of at you.

 

East Shelby Library : Movie Day

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Painting of pyramid, desert, and keyboard.

Juneteenth Paint and Sip at the Genealogy Center!

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

Join us for a vibrant and empowering Juneteenth Paint & Sip Party, where creativity meets celebration! This event is a tribute to freedom, history, and culture, as we come together to honor Juneteenth.

Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Neighborhood Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for a vibrant and empowering Juneteenth Paint & Sip Party, where creativity meets celebration! This event is a tribute to freedom, history, and culture, as we come together to honor Juneteenth.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Job and Career, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

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.

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.

Resume Workshop Flyer

Resume Workshop

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Applying for jobs? Bring in your existing resume for review or create a brand-new resume using the Peterson's resume builder.

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

Applying for jobs? Bring in your existing resume for review or create a brand-new resume using the Peterson's resume builder.

CLOUDAir Logo

CLOUDAir Skateboard Design Camp

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
:

NOTE: CLOUD Air Skateboard Design Camp is a 2-week camp that runs from June 16-20 and June 23-27. Please ensure your summer plans will allow you to attend both weeks!

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

NOTE: CLOUD Air Skateboard Design Camp is a 2-week camp that runs from June 16-20 and June 23-27. Please ensure your summer plans will allow you to attend both weeks!

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.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Age Group:
Teens
:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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.

Teen Improv Writing Club

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Games, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
:

Join the teen improv writing club beginning June 2nd and every other Monday in June and July!

DON'T THINK, JUST WRITE!

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join the teen improv writing club beginning June 2nd and every other Monday in June and July!

DON'T THINK, JUST WRITE!

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

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.

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.