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Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, January 14, 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
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 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 "Adults" group.

Line Dancing at Raleigh

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come out, enjoy and have fun learning some of the hottest line dancing steps of many genres of music. New comers will have to register. See you there.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come out, enjoy and have fun learning some of the hottest line dancing steps of many genres of music. New comers will have to register. See you there.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Eat Smarter! Live Longer!

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cooking and Food
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sheryl M. from UT Extension Services is coming back to Cordova to teach everyone how to eat better, to shop smarter. and to exercise more effectively.  Participants will learn...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food
Event Details:

Sheryl M. from UT Extension Services is coming back to Cordova to teach everyone how to eat better, to shop smarter. and to exercise more effectively.

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

Positive Solutions for Families Classes with TN Voices!

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Positive Solutions for Families (PSF) is an evidence-informed seven-part series for parents and caregivers of young children. Participants will learn how to use positive approaches...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Positive Solutions for Families (PSF) is an evidence-informed seven-part series for parents and caregivers of young children.

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

Keeping Your Landscape Looking Good All Summer!

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Come join in to learn information related to gardening, lawn care, and how to keep your landscape looking good all summer.

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Come join in to learn information related to gardening, lawn care, and how to keep your landscape looking good all summer.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Free Tech Support at the Library (available in four languages)

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Need help with your phone, laptop, tablet, email, photos, videos, etc.? Come to the library for free one on-one tech support! Our staff member Gretchen speaks English, Spanish, Fre...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Need help with your phone, laptop, tablet, email, photos, videos, etc.? Come to the library for free one on-one tech support!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Life After High School: Scholarships

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
College Preparation, Community Information, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the final session in our Life After High School series, where we’ll dive into financial planning for future education. This class focuses on finding and applying for sc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: College Preparation, Community Information, Personal Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us for the final session in our Life After High School series, where we’ll dive into financial planning for future education.

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.

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

Seed Library Garden Club Kickstart

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

We'll be kickstarting the MPL Garden Club at 5 pm. Join us for a meet and greet with your sponsoring librarians and take a tour of the Seed Library. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening
Required
Seats Remaining: 53
Event Details:

We'll be kickstarting the MPL Garden Club at 5 pm. Join us for a meet and greet with your sponsoring librarians and take a tour of the Seed Library. 

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.

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

The Writer's Block

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Aerobics Fitness Exercise at Raleigh

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiova...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

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

Chair Yoga

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Open
Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Eating Smart and Moving More: Eat Smart At Home

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Eat, Learn, and Move in this six week series! Join Family and Consumer Sciences TNCEP Agent Lauren Wells for bi weekly programming promising good food, kitchen safety skills, achie...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Eat, Learn, and Move in this six week series! Join Family and Consumer Sciences TNCEP Agent Lauren Wells for bi weekly programming promising good food, kitchen safety skills, achievable exercise, and budget friendly advice.

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

Eating Smart

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Come join us to learn how to prepare your healthy meals on a budget. Would you like to know how to make healthier meals at home? Come and you can feel better, look better and eat b...

Open
Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Come join us to learn how to prepare your healthy meals on a budget. Would you like to know how to make healthier meals at home? Come and you can feel better, look better and eat better!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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, January 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project! Make friend and connections with other artists in the area in a relaxing environment with people who might be ab...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

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

Sit-N-Stitch Fiber Arts Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come join us at the East Shelby Library Branch to work on your current knitting or crochet project with fellow artists in the Memphis area! Make connections with and learn new tric...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us at the East Shelby Library Branch to work on your current knitting or crochet project with fellow artists in the Memphis area! Make connections with and learn new tricks and tips from other local artists. 

 

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

Beginning Spanish

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), 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
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: 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 "Adults" group.

Zumba Fitness at Raleigh

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexib...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.

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

Connecting through Letter Writing

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Please join us to write compassionate, encouraging letters for our senior populations. On January 18 at 2:00 in Room A, we will be assisting the non-profit, LETTERS AGAINST ISOLATI...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Please join us to write compassionate, encouraging letters for our senior populations.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Cuppa and a chat book club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join Library Staff on the third Saturday of each month for a good cuppa, a good book and a good chat.This month we will look at what books we want to read in 2025!

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join Library Staff on the third Saturday of each month for a good cuppa, a good book and a good chat.

This month we will look at what books we want to read in 2025!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One Room School House Crochet Class

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you've ever wanted to join  a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are we...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you've ever wanted to join  a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

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.

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

Indie Children's Book Publishing Workshop

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Do you have a Children’s book idea that you have been waiting to publish, but don’t know where to start? Start here.  Join us at the Orange Mound Library for an indie Children...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Author Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Do you have a Children’s book idea that you have been waiting to publish, but don’t know where to start? Start here.  

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 "Adults" group.

Renaissance Men's Book Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Men will be discussing book of the month. To join the program, click here.Or call in (audio only)+1 901-440-0342,,394078311#   United States, MemphisPhone Conference...

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Men will be discussing book of the month.

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

Dream Big, Build Bigger Vision Board Party

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Get ready to dream, create and manifest the future you want. This is all about having fun, getting creative, and setting your sights on the  big goals you want to achieve. Whe...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Get ready to dream, create and manifest the future you want. This is all about having fun, getting creative, and setting your sights on the  big goals you want to achieve.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, January 20, 2025 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.