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Chinese Language for the Traveler 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Literature Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

Embark on a journey into the heart of Chinese language and culture.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Literature Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Embark on a journey into the heart of Chinese language and culture.

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.

Saxophone Techniques 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

This course is geared towards students of all levels. It focuses on fundamentals such as sound, technique, music reading, and improvisation. Participants will learn how to effectively practice and make individual goals on the instrument.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This course is geared towards students of all levels. It focuses on fundamentals such as sound, technique, music reading, and improvisation. Participants will learn how to effectively practice and make individual goals on the instrument.

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.

Therapeutic Art 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Explore the power of art to express emotions and tell stories; from therapeutic art practices and color theory to figure drawing and acrylic painting, this course equips you with the skills to create bold, personal and impactful artwork. 

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Explore the power of art to express emotions and tell stories; from therapeutic art practices and color theory to figure drawing and acrylic painting, this course equips you with the skills to create bold, personal and impactful artwork. 

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.

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, April 28, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cloud Sewing Club

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens
:

🧵 Mondays | 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

🧵 Mondays | 4:00 – 6:00 PM

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Intro To Video Editing

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Video Production Lab at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
:

CLOUD 901 Intro to Video Editing: Mastering Adobe Premiere Pro

Open
Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

CLOUD 901 Intro to Video Editing: Mastering Adobe Premiere Pro

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

Web Design & Coding 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Learn to create and style a webpage using HTML and CSS, then bring it to life with JavaScript. By the end of the class, you’ll combine your skills to build a personal portfolio webpage and gain a solid foundation in web development.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Learn to create and style a webpage using HTML and CSS, then bring it to life with JavaScript. By the end of the class, you’ll combine your skills to build a personal portfolio webpage and gain a solid foundation in web development.

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.

Personal Finance & Wealth Management 4-Part Virtual Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

This course will explore the step-by-step process for goal setting, managing and tracking day-to-day expenses, investing for the future, planning for life and death, and creating wealth.

Instructor:

Closed
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Personal Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

This course will explore the step-by-step process for goal setting, managing and tracking day-to-day expenses, investing for the future, planning for life and death, and creating wealth.

Instructor:

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.

Making a Career Out of Writing Books 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

This series will discuss how to turn your passion for writing into an ongoing career. You will learn how to network, get published and take advantage of writing opportunities. 

Instructor:  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This series will discuss how to turn your passion for writing into an ongoing career. You will learn how to network, get published and take advantage of writing opportunities. 

Instructor:  

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.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

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.

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.

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

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

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

In this introductory course, you will learn the basics of the Spanish language, including pronunciation, alphabet, colors, time and common phrases.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

In this introductory course, you will learn the basics of the Spanish language, including pronunciation, alphabet, colors, time and common phrases.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Still Life Art with Dixon Art Gallery

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Gardening
Age Group:
Teens
:

Join us for a monthly art series sponsored by Dixon Art Gallery's TAG (Teens.Art.Gardens). This month we will be painting art inspired by Alma Woodsey Thomas' "Still Life with Corn" found in the Dixon's permanent collection. 

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Gardening
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly art series sponsored by Dixon Art Gallery's TAG (Teens.Art.Gardens). This month we will be painting art inspired by Alma Woodsey Thomas' "Still Life with Corn" found in the Dixon's permanent collection. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Music Lab: Intro to Protools

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
CLOUD901
Program Type:
Music, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
:

This is a hands-on workshop designed for teens eager to learn the industry-standard recording software. Teens will explore essential tools, shortcuts, and techniques to bring your professionally mix recordings.

Open
Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This is a hands-on workshop designed for teens eager to learn the industry-standard recording software. Teens will explore essential tools, shortcuts, and techniques to bring your professionally mix recordings.

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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
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.

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, April 29, 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
:

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.

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 "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Worth the Risk Youth Arts

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
:

Express yourself! Every Wednesday from January to May local artist and founder of Color Your Story Onto Mine nonprofit, Violet Newborn, will be hosting a series of social artistry workshops for Memphis youth at the Orange Mound Library.

Open
Required
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, Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance, Poetry and Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Express yourself! Every Wednesday from January to May local artist and founder of Color Your Story Onto Mine nonprofit, Violet Newborn, will be hosting a series of social artistry workshops for Memphis youth at the Orange Mound Library.

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 "Teens" group.

Copy of Open Video/Photo Studio

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Video Production Lab at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
:

Unleash your creativity in CLOUD901's Video and Photo Production Lab!

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in CLOUD901's Video and Photo Production Lab!

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Digital art Exploratory

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rebecca’s Hi Tech Tree House at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
:

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Rebecca’s Hi Tech Tree House
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT and the Future of Innovation 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Dive into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence with this hands-on, four-part course designed to demystify A.I. and empower participants with practical skills using it. From understanding A.I.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Dive into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence with this hands-on, four-part course designed to demystify A.I. and empower participants with practical skills using it. From understanding A.I.

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 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

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.

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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
:

A chance to meet other homeschoolers over tabletop games, video games, crafts and conversations!

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

A chance to meet other homeschoolers over tabletop games, video games, crafts and conversations!

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, May 1, 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!

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Movie Roulette

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Randolph Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
:

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

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: 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!

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

Public Speaking 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

“SPEAK THE SPEECH!” is a focused public speaking workshop designed to teach participants the rudiments of public speaking (often, threatening) in a non-threatening confidence building manner.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Language Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

“SPEAK THE SPEECH!” is a focused public speaking workshop designed to teach participants the rudiments of public speaking (often, threatening) in a non-threatening confidence building manner.

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.

A Symphony of Art, Music & Mindfulness 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

This class aims to create an immersive and enriching environment through a fusion of art and music healing.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This class aims to create an immersive and enriching environment through a fusion of art and music healing.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.