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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: 4
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

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, 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

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.

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

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.

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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

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

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.

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

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...

Online
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

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.

Mr. Magic visits Whitehaven Library!

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

 Step right up and get ready to be amazed! 🎩✨Mr. Magic's action-packed event will leave you spellbound! Watch as the magician performs mind-blowing tricks and magical illusion...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

 

Step right up and get ready to be amazed! 🎩✨

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.

Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for a Thanksgiving adventure around the library! Kids will search high and low for clues in this holiday hunt.

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

Join us for a Thanksgiving adventure around the library! Kids will search high and low for clues in this holiday hunt.

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.

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.