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Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

 East Shelby Teens!Make your voice heard!The Teen Advisory Board is an opportunity to bring in ideas assist planning and leading teens programs, displays, and activities. ...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Information, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

 

East Shelby Teens!

Make your voice heard!

The Teen Advisory Board is an opportunity to bring in ideas assist planning and leading teens programs, displays, and activities. 

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Empower Orange Mound: Voter Registration Drive

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Voter Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Have you registered to vote yet? Join us at the Orange Mound Library on Saturday, September 28th from 11 am to 2:30 pm for our "Empower Orange Mound: Voter Registration Drive." Our...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Voter Education
Event Details:

Have you registered to vote yet?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Woman sitting and meditating

New Moon, New You: Meditate, Manifest, and Mobilize

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy Instruction, Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a transformative day at the Orange Mound Library on September 28 from 11 AM to 3:30 PM to celebrate the Fall Equinox—a perfect time for new beginnings and balance! Our ...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy Instruction, Music
Event Details:

Join us for a transformative day at the Orange Mound Library on September 28 from 11 AM to 3:30 PM to celebrate the Fall Equinox—a perfect time for new beginnings and balance!

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

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Expressing Myself Through Creative Writing

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) 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...

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
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.

Eat Smart @ Home

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness, Home and Garden
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It's time to eat healthy on a dime! Join UT Extensions and learn valuable skills for enhancing your healthy eating habits, simplifying food preparation, managing food resources eff...

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Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness, Home and Garden
Event Details:

It's time to eat healthy on a dime! Join UT Extensions and learn valuable skills for enhancing your healthy eating habits, simplifying food preparation, managing food resources effectively, and engaging in physical activity.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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cut out pieces of text and images from magazines, arranged on a board

New Moon, New You: Vision Board Workshop

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of dreaming big and setting goals with our vision board workshop as a part of our New Moon, New You event! We'll provide snacks and everything you need to ...

Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of dreaming big and setting goals with our vision board workshop as a part of our New Moon, New You event!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Students writing in a classroom setting.

Life After High School: College Essays

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
College Preparation
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

What topic should I choose? How personal should it be? Who will read it? Are there topics I should avoid? These are just a few questions students have about the college essay. For ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Preparation
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

What topic should I choose? How personal should it be? Who will read it? Are there topics I should avoid? These are just a few questions students have about the college essay.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Hollywood Douglass Block Party

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It's time for our annual Hollywood Douglass Block party! Join us for food, games, music, and resources. We will have community resources available about employment, education, and ...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

It's time for our annual Hollywood Douglass Block party! Join us for food, games, music, and resources.

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.

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl book cover and movie poster

I Read That Movie @ the Library: ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

For September our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, is reading the 2012 YA novel Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, the debut novel by author and screenwrit...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Event Details:

For September our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, is reading the 2012 YA novel Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, the debut novel by author and screenwriter Jesse Andrews.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Sound bath

New Moon, New You: Sound Bath & Reiki Experience

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us on September 28 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM as a part of our New Moon, New You event for a relaxing sound bath and reiki session led by Maria of Lucyja Hygge. Experience the heali...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Join us on September 28 from 2:30 to 3:30 PM as a part of our New Moon, New You event for a relaxing sound bath and reik

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.

Teen Girl Talk

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Come learn about teen girl health and hygiene. Personal kits will be provided for you.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room C (ESB)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Come learn about teen girl health and hygiene. Personal kits will be provided for you.  

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.

STEAM 101: A LESSON IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS and MATH

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens along with family members are asked to join North in a fun steam activity which will   allow them to use  their  critical thinking, problem solving , and ...

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Event Details:

Teens along with family members are asked to join North in a fun steam activity which will   allow them to use  their  critical thinking, problem solving , and creativity skills. Join  us in person .

Cordova Fall Movie Night

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the 2nd annual Cordova Fall Movie Night! We will have excited movies, snacks, and movie box giveaways!Outdoor movie nights will take place next to the book drop an...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for the 2nd annual Cordova Fall Movie Night! 

We will have excited movies, snacks, and movie box giveaways!

Outdoor movie nights will take place next to the book drop and indoor movie nights will be in Room A.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Free ACT Prep Workshop by Inquisitive Mind Tutoring

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
CLOUD901
Program Type:
College Preparation
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Event Location: Central Library Meeting RoomPresented by Inquisitive Mind Tutoring. Join us for a comprehensive and FREE ACT prep workshop that will provide valuable strategies and...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Preparation
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Event Location: Central Library Meeting Room

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.

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, September 30, 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.

DIY Autumn Totes

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Floor at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Home and Garden
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Personalize your very own autumn canvas tote bag with vibrant fabric paint and unique stencils. Bring friends or family to enjoy a relaxing afternoon crafting useful keepsakes to c...

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home and Garden
Event Details:

Personalize your very own autumn canvas tote bag with vibrant fabric paint and unique stencils. Bring friends or family to enjoy a relaxing afternoon crafting useful keepsakes to celebrate the season!

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.

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, September 30, 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.

Disaster Uno

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Lounge at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Open
Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, October 1, 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.

Coding Club Python Seminar

Tuesday, October 1, 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, October 1, 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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LENA Start Parenting Class

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come to the Orange Mound Library for language-enhanced parenting classes! LENA classes help parents and caregivers better understand early child development, particularly in langua...

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

Come to the Orange Mound Library for language-enhanced parenting classes!

Expressing Myself Through Creative Writing

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Offsite Location at North Library
Program Type:
Black History Month
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? ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Offsite Location
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Black History Month
Event Details:

 Do you want find your voice in your  writing ? Are you  worrying about  the writing section of the A.C.T.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

The Writer's Block

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 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.