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3D Printer Appointment

All Day
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Aerobics Fitness Exercise at Raleigh

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
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

Regional One Health -Healthy Start

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Adults

Healthy Start provides group education classes designed to empower parents and young women to improve their own health and quality of life as well as what of their family.

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Healthy Start provides group education classes designed to empower parents and young women to improve their own health and quality of life as well as what of their family.

This event is in the "Adults" group

JobLINC Information Session

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
JobLINC
Program Type:
Community Information, Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Age Group:
Adults

Come out as JobLINC Career Center representatives talk about the many services they provide to job seekers, including resume help, mock interviews, applications, etc. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: JobLINC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Event Details:

Come out as JobLINC Career Center representatives talk about the many services they provide to job seekers, including resume help, mock interviews, applications, etc. 

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

Writing/Publishing-Make A Career Out of Writing

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Instructor: Douglas Pratt will host a session on 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Instructor: Douglas Pratt will host a session on 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Power Hour Gym @ Levi

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!


 

Library Branch: Levi Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!


 

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, July 17, 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 "Adults" group

English Coffee and Conversations

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Coffee and Conversations-ESL

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group

SBA Certifications

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Business Assistance
Age Group:
Adults

Eric Terrell, an SBA representative, in conjunction with SCORE, will present information on 

1. How to Market to the Federal Government 

2. Women Owned Certification 

3. Hubzone Certification 

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business Assistance
Event Details:

Eric Terrell, an SBA representative, in conjunction with SCORE, will present information on 

1. How to Market to the Federal Government 

2. Women Owned Certification 

3. Hubzone Certification 

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

Book Bachelor in Paradise

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kitchen at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Color Your World - EM, 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, Color Your World - EM, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba Fitness at Raleigh

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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

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

Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

Learn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

Learn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:

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

2025 Senior Health Fair

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

This event is aimed at informing, educating, and providing health care resources and health information to seniors.  It is FREE to vendors and participating seniors.  

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

This event is aimed at informing, educating, and providing health care resources and health information to seniors.  It is FREE to vendors and participating seniors.  

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Family Bingo Zone

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Color Your World - EM, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come, relax, and enjoy playing Bingo with the whole family.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Games
Event Details:

Come, relax, and enjoy playing Bingo with the whole family.

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 "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

Family Movie Day

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Grab the whole family for a fun movie day at the South Branch Library!

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Grab the whole family for a fun movie day at the South Branch 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

Intro to Film with William Edwards

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Event Details:

Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

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

On the Mend: Crafting with Imagination

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come join in on the crafting fun at Hollywood Library for our On the Mend series. Learn valuable creative skills through sewing, crocheting, and various crafting activities. Want to repair or repurpose old clothing?

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

Come join in on the crafting fun at Hollywood Library for our On the Mend series. Learn valuable creative skills through sewing, crocheting, and various crafting activities. Want to repair or repurpose old clothing?

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 "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

King's Court Chess Club

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!

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

Guided Stretching Session

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

We will briefly discuss the guidelines and best practices for stretching, then you will be lead through a variety of safe and easy stretches to incorporate into your daily or weekly routine.

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We will briefly discuss the guidelines and best practices for stretching, then you will be lead through a variety of safe and easy stretches to incorporate into your daily or weekly routine.

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

Back-to-School Block Party

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor at South Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Get ready to go back to school with the South Branch! Join us for face painting, balloon animals, frozen treats, and more! A limited number of free school supply packs will also be available. 

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Get ready to go back to school with the South Branch! Join us for face painting, balloon animals, frozen treats, and more! A limited number of free school supply packs will also be available. 

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

Pop-Up Whitehaven

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Games
Age Group:
Adults

Whitehaven's Annual Event showcasing businesses and organizations in our local community.  Are you interested in being a vendor?

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Games
Event Details:

Whitehaven's Annual Event showcasing businesses and organizations in our local community.  Are you interested in being a vendor?

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

Yoga

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us at the Officer Geoffrey Redd library for yoga with instructor Randii. Please bring your own mat. 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Officer Geoffrey Redd library for yoga with instructor Randii. Please bring your own mat. 

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

Finding the Light: Beginning Photography Workshop

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Learning Lab at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Discover the Basics. Capture What Matters.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the Basics. Capture What Matters.

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.