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Cordova Writing Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
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, STEAM arts
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.

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Deck the Halls-Ornament Painting

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit with our Paint Your Own Ornament event. All ages are invited to get creative and personalize their own festive ornaments. We will provide wooden or...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit with our Paint Your Own Ornament event. All ages are invited to get creative and personalize their own festive ornaments. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Youth Connect Yoga Flyer. Silhouette of two yoga poses with the event title in the center.

Chill Vibes: Intro Yoga Therapy for Stress and Mental Health

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

 Presented by Shelby County Youth Connect. Hosted by CLOUD901 Teen Lab.Looking for a fun way to take care of your mental health? Join us for FREE yoga therapy sessions designe...

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 

Presented by Shelby County Youth Connect. Hosted by CLOUD901 Teen Lab.

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.

Zumba Fitness at Raleigh

Monday, December 16, 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

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.

Aerobics Fitness Exercise at Raleigh

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, December 17, 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.

Babies & Books

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times

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.

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Story Time

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Gather around and enjoy a good story followed by a crafting activity. 

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Gather around and enjoy a good story followed by a crafting activity. 

Gameday Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adult participants come out and enjoy various provided games; interacting with peers and establishing relationships with others. 

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Adult participants come out and enjoy various provided games; interacting with peers and establishing relationships with others. 

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.

Third Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Readers interested in exploring a variety of genres in new and old books, and making new friends too, are invited to the Officer Geoffrey Redd Library at 11:00 – every “third Tuesd...

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Readers interested in exploring a variety of genres in new and old books, and making new friends too, are invited to the Officer Geoffrey Redd Library at 11:00 – every “third Tuesday.”  No registration required.

Third Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

Power Hour

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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! 

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!


 

purple, black, yellow, and white drawings simulating a vision board

2025 Vision Boards for Teens

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

2025 is near and now is the perfect time to make your own vision board! Look through stacks of magazines to find inspiration and make a collage to showcase all your goals and aspir...

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

2025 is near and now is the perfect time to make your own vision board! Look through stacks of magazines to find inspiration and make a collage to showcase all your goals and aspirations for the upcoming year. Can't think that far ahead?

Arts and Crafts

TBR Jars

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a creative afternoon as we make “TBR” (To Be Read) jars—your personalized collection of books to dive into in 2025! In this hands-on workshop, you'll des...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a creative afternoon as we make “TBR” (To Be Read) jars—your personalized collection of books to dive into in 2025!

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Board Game Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
South Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Tween Zone

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Learn some cool facts about Malaysia while tasting fun snacks from the country.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Learn some cool facts about Malaysia while tasting fun snacks from the country.

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.

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Deck the Halls-Ornament Painting

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit with our Paint Your Own Ornament event. All ages are invited to get creative and personalize their own festive ornaments. We will provide wooden or...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit with our Paint Your Own Ornament event. All ages are invited to get creative and personalize their own festive ornaments. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Coding Club Python Seminar

Tuesday, December 17, 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! 

Let's Get Moving featuring Yoga

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Participate in a yoga experience to stretch the body and soothe the mind.

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

Participate in a yoga experience to stretch the body and soothe the mind.

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.

chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, December 17, 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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Raleigh Reads Book Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the Raleigh Reads book club! We will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to discuss books as a group. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for the Raleigh Reads book club! We will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to discuss books as a group. 

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

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun with the toddler in your life. Appropriate for children ages 18-36 months. No groups.

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

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun with the toddler in your life. Appropriate for children ages 18-36 months. No groups.

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.

Line Dancing at Raleigh

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 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. For beginners, at Raleigh. 

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

Come out, enjoy and have fun learning some of the hottest line dancing steps of many genres of music. For beginners, at Raleigh. 

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.

VA HCHV and LINC/211 Homeless Veterans Outreach

VA HCHV and LINC/211 Outreach for Homeless Veterans

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Veterans Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

 Attention Veterans in Memphis: If you’re struggling with homelessness, help is available! Join us at the Memphis Public Library starting Monday, September 16, 2024, from 10:3...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Veterans Assistance
Event Details:

 

Attention Veterans in Memphis: If you’re struggling with homelessness, help is available!