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"Sharing Because We Care, " Thanksgiving Program

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor at North Library
Program Type:
Holidays, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Holidays, Neighborhood Events

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Colorcopia: Free Art Class

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Dixon's own Shawna White for an hour of learning inspired by the ever changing seasons and collections at the Gallery. No experience needed to create your own works of art...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join the Dixon's own Shawna White for an hour of learning inspired by the ever changing seasons and collections at the Gallery. No experience needed to create your own works of art from a wide variety of techniques!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
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
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
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 "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lego Club

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Lego Club. Try completing one of our Lego challenges, try your hand at one of the Lego sets in our collection, or create your own masterpiece!  &n...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Lego Club. Try completing one of our Lego challenges, try your hand at one of the Lego sets in our collection, or create your own masterpiece! 

 

 

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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.

After School Club!

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Calling all paleontologists! Come to After School Club to learn more about fossils and to even get a chance to perform your own excavation!

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Calling all paleontologists! Come to After School Club to learn more about fossils and to even get a chance to perform your own excavation!

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

W.H.A.M (Whitehaven Anime and Manga)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Join us at the Whitehaven Library for a fun exploration of Japanese anime and comics. We'll dive into monthly screenings of popular anime and engage in discussions and activities o...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Join us at the Whitehaven Library for a fun exploration of Japanese anime and comics. We'll dive into monthly screenings of popular anime and engage in discussions and activities on manga trends and Japanese culture. 

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.

Learn to Speak English

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn to speak English in this intermediate class.

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

Learn to speak English in this intermediate class.

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.

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.

Pinecone Pals

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Get into the Thanksgiving spirit! Kids will turn pinecones into adorable turkey creations and take home their festive-feathered friends.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Event Details:

Get into the Thanksgiving spirit! Kids will turn pinecones into adorable turkey creations and take home their festive-feathered friends.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Day -Teen Innovation Center

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Cooking and Food, Games, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come lean a new skill and have fun here at Cordova in the Teen Innovation centercraftscookingmoviesgamesand more

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Cooking and Food, Games, Health & Wellness, Movies, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Come lean a new skill and have fun here at Cordova in the Teen Innovation center

  • crafts
  • cooking
  • movies
  • games
  • and more

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Do you want to become a U. S. Citizen?

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Participants can learn about the United States and prepare for the Citizenship exam.

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

Participants can learn about the United States and prepare for the Citizenship exam.

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.

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

The Writer's Block

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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 "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.

Jookin' at Raleigh

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Come learn Jookin', the Memphis-born new dance craze, from local expert Daniel Price! Space is limited; please register online. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come learn Jookin', the Memphis-born new dance craze, from local expert Daniel Price! Space is limited; please register online. 

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.

Aerobics Fitness Exercise at Raleigh

Thursday, November 21, 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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, November 21, 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 3-5. 

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 3-5. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in Meeting Room B for Mystery Book Club, on the Fourth Thursday of every month! (November and December meetings will be on the Third Thursday this year)Nov. 21 (rescheduled...

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

Join us in Meeting Room B for Mystery Book Club, on the Fourth Thursday of every month! (November and December meetings will be on the Third Thursday this year)

Nov. 21 (rescheduled from 28) 

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.

Storytime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories, songs and crafts.This week's theme - Australian AnimalsFor all ages and no registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories, songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Australian Animals

For all ages and no registration is needed.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Power Hour

Thursday, November 21, 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!


 

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

Intro to Cricut: Holiday Cards

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever heard of a Cricut machine?  People use these electronic cutters to cut original and pre-made designs from all sorts of materials including paper, card stock, vin...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Have you ever heard of a Cricut machine?  People use these electronic cutters to cut original and pre-made designs from all sorts of materials including paper, card stock, vinyl, iron-on transfers and more.

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.

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. 

 

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

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

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

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.

Harvest of Recipes: A Community Thanksgiving Cookbook

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us as we create a special Thanksgiving recipe book featuring delicious dishes from our community.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Holidays
Event Details:

Join us as we create a special Thanksgiving recipe book featuring delicious dishes from our community.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

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

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:
Gardening
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: Gardening
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

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.