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Sit-N-Stitch Fiber Arts Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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. 

 

Chess!

Chess!

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at South Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, STEAM stem

Dummies and Dragons

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons but don't know how to play? Great, neither do we! Come play a chaotic game where no one knows the rules but still have to win battles against unkno...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons but don't know how to play? Great, neither do we! Come play a chaotic game where no one knows the rules but still have to win battles against unknown foes. 

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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English Coffee and Conversations-ESL

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups. Discussions are led by a native En...

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

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.

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Creating Captivating Curb Appeal

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Home and Garden
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

With a chill in the air and the garden chores slowed down, November is a great time to start planning your spring garden! Transform your front garden from so-so to Whoa! Learn affo...

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

With a chill in the air and the garden chores slowed down, November is a great time to start planning your spring garden! Transform your front garden from so-so to Whoa! Learn affordable, quick ways to make your home stand out!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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How To Set Up A Non-Profit Organization

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Business Assistance, Nonprofit Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in the Meeting Rooms for a SCORE presentation of "How To Set Up A Non-Profit Organization."Obtain your 501c3 status efficiently avoiding costly delays. Learn the essentials...

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

Join us in the Meeting Rooms for a SCORE presentation of "How To Set Up A Non-Profit Organization."

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Zumba Fitness at Raleigh

Thursday, November 21, 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

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Everything but the Turkey: Thanksgiving Meal Kit Giveaway Drawing

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Holidays
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enter to win a Thanksgiving meal kit for a family of four, generously provided by Whole Foods!How to Enter: Visit the Humanities reference desk on the second floor of the Central L...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Holidays
Event Details:

Enter to win a Thanksgiving meal kit for a family of four, generously provided by Whole Foods!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Learning Calligraphy with Racheal

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Racheal S. will be returning to Cordova every other Friday morning to teach her students the basics of the beautiful art of calligraphy . Every other week, we will be building on w...

Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Racheal S. will be returning to Cordova every other Friday morning to teach her students the basics of the beautiful art of calligraphy . Every other week, we will be building on what we learned the week before so plan to attend all sessions.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Story Time

Friday, November 22, 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.

Getting Started with Excel 365

Friday, November 22, 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:

Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including:Learn to create, open, and save workbooks Learn to enter values into cells Learn how t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including:

Sensory Storytime

Friday, November 22, 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, November 22, 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.

Ladies & Gentlemen of Distinction Book Club @ Levi

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen of Distinction:  Please join us on the last Friday of the month for our book club. Thank you for your participation.

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen of Distinction:  Please join us on the last Friday of the month for our book club. Thank you for your participation.

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Goat Yoga in the 'Mound!

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Orange Mound is no stranger when it comes to G.O.A.Ts! So why not bring a few to our next yoga session? Come and stretch it out with us during a FREE goat yoga activity with 901 Go...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Orange Mound is no stranger when it comes to G.O.A.Ts! So why not bring a few to our next yoga session? Come and stretch it out with us during a FREE goat yoga activity with 901 Goats at the Orange Mound Library. Space is limited.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Embracing Autism Interactive Play

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for fun and engaging activities for participants of Embracing Autism. Let's make playdough using safe and simple products.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM stem, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for fun and engaging activities for participants of Embracing Autism. Let's make playdough using safe and simple products.

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Embracing Autism

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.&...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment. 

 

 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Family Fun - Blackbeard the Pirate Day

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History/Genealogy, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Ahoy!  Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Blackbeard the Pirate Day.  Learn all about this famous pirate from Captain Davy.  Meet the mermaids who bring treasure...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History/Genealogy, Story Times
Event Details:

Ahoy!  Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Blackbeard the Pirate Day.  Learn all about this famous pirate from Captain Davy.  Meet the mermaids who bring treasures and stories.

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Family Storytime - Giving Thanks

Saturday, November 23, 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. Join us for books...

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. Join us for books about the importance of gratitude in our daily lives! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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African American Life and Culture in Orange Mound with Dr. Charles Williams

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

On November 23, Dr. Charles Williams will be speaking at the Orange Mound Public Library. Dr. Williams will focus specifically on African American life and culture in Orange Mound,...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

On November 23, Dr. Charles Williams will be speaking at the Orange Mound Public Library. Dr.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

English Language Learning Class (ELL)

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Program Area at Parkway Village Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Literacy Mid-South is teaching an English Language Learning Class (ELL) for those seeking to improve their English language skills. The class meets Monday and Saturday from 11:00 t...

Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

Literacy Mid-South is teaching an English Language Learning Class (ELL) for those seeking to improve their English language skills. The class meets Monday and Saturday from 11:00 to 12:30. 

Cooking Demonstration: Power Mix Snacks Bars

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Program Type: Cooking and Food

Memphest!!!

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city!  Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts. Learn about what your libraries and comm...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city!  Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

Saturday, November 23, 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.