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Zumba Fitness at Raleigh

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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story time, children, library, book, librarian

Story Time

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!  

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! 


 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Computer Basics with Windows 10

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Lab at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a Computer Basics with Microsoft Windows 10.  This operating system for Windows offers a array of enhancements and functionality in an easy to use interface. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us for a Computer Basics with Microsoft Windows 10.  This operating system for Windows offers a array of enhancements and functionality in an easy to use interface.  The training teaches the most basic skills needed to operate a Lib

Sensory Storytime

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment deigned for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges. 

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment deigned for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges. 

Fun Film Fridays

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us on Fridays for a fun, kid-friendly film at the Whitehaven Library.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us on Fridays for a fun, kid-friendly film at the Whitehaven Library.

Crochet Club

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Bring your current crochet project (or knitting, or needlework, or whatever else you're working on) and enjoy some quiet crafting time with your fellow fiber artists. Swap patterns...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your current crochet project (or knitting, or needlework, or whatever else you're working on) and enjoy some quiet crafting time with your fellow fiber artists.

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.

4th Annual Whitehaven Library Boys Coat Drive

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Holidays, Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Whitehaven Library's 4th Annual Boys Winter Coat Drive will take place December 06, 2024, at 3:30pm. Items will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. If you'd like to...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Holidays, Music
Event Details:

Whitehaven Library's 4th Annual Boys Winter Coat Drive will take place December 06, 2024, at 3:30pm. Items will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

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.

colorful yarn stitching knitting

Sit & Stitch

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you interested in crocheting or knitting? If so, this program is for you. Memphis Yarnworks is hosting a Sit & Stitch session. Please bring your own supplies.  

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you interested in crocheting or knitting? If so, this program is for you. Memphis Yarnworks is hosting a Sit & Stitch session. Please bring your own supplies.  

clipart of three kids ice skating on a winter scene with arms lifted

Family Storytime - Winter Holidays

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Family storytimes are a great opportunity for children and caretakers to come together, hear stories, sing songs, and work together on crafts or other activities. Winter is a wonde...

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Family storytimes are a great opportunity for children and caretakers to come together, hear stories, sing songs, and work together on crafts or other activities. Winter is a wonderful season with many holidays!

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.

Zumba Fitness Class!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for fun, high-energy Zumba classes at the Orange Mound Library! Please note that participants must sign a waiver to participate, and the City of Memphis and Memphis Pu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for fun, high-energy Zumba classes 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.

A Visit with Santa

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Santa will visit the children of the Cherokee Library.

Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Holidays
Event Details:

Santa will visit the children of the Cherokee Library.

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.

Cooking Demonstration: Cake Pops

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food
Age Group:
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 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food

Move and Groove

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Randolph Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Does your little one love music? Join us for our Move and Groove playtime! We will sing, dance, and make music!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Does your little one love music? Join us for our Move and Groove playtime! We will sing, dance, and make music!

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.

Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read...

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

Join us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read a page from the suggested book aloud.

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.

Christmas Crafternoon

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Holidays
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Come along to Whitehaven and spend the afternoon making various, fantastic crafts for the Holiday Season!

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Holidays
Event Details:

Come along to Whitehaven and spend the afternoon making various, fantastic crafts for the Holiday Season!

One Room School House Crochet Class

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

The Gathering Presents: The Undugu II

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Music, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a live hip-hop music event focused on local Memphis artists. The lyrics will be clean and friendly for all ages. Don't miss out as we celebrate the unique talent of Mem...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Join us for a live hip-hop music event focused on local Memphis artists. The lyrics will be clean and friendly for all ages. Don't miss out as we celebrate the unique talent of Memphis hip-hop, also known as MemHop! 

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Designing with Canva.com

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Lab at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés.  It features hundreds...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés.  It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers.

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, December 9, 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.

Gadget Lab

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your tablet, laptop, or smart device and receive one-on-one technical assistance in accessing the Library’s digital services.  This is not a formal class and customers r...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Bring your tablet, laptop, or smart device and receive one-on-one technical assistance in accessing the Library’s digital services.  This is not a formal class and customers receive assistance on a first-come first-served basis.  

Pre-School Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. Groups must pre-register.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. Groups must pre-register.

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.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

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.

Story Time

Baby Story Time

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.