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Book cover for African American Life and Culture in Orange Mound: Case Study of a Black Community in Memphis, Tennessee, 1890-1980

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.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, November 26, 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.

Ramen and Reels : My Hero Academia

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy afternoon at the Orange Mound Library! We’ll be watching My Hero Academia: Two Heroes and enjoying delicious ramen together. You’ll have the chance to choose you...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy afternoon at the Orange Mound Library! We’ll be watching My Hero Academia: Two Heroes and enjoying delicious ramen together.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, December 3, 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.

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! 

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, December 10, 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.

Guitar for Everyone Poster

Guitar for Everyone: Beginner's Bootcamp

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Music, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bri...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music, STEAM arts
Event Details:

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar), but that's all you need to bring.

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.

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.

Origami Ornaments

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Cheryl T. will be returning to the Cordova library to teach participants how to go a step beyond basic origami. We will be making holiday themed ornaments for decorations or for gi...

Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Cheryl T. will be returning to the Cordova library to teach participants how to go a step beyond basic origami. We will be making holiday themed ornaments for decorations or for gifts- your choice.

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

Wednesday, December 18, 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.

Kenneth Jackson playing his black hollow body Gibson guitar.

Tis a Soulful Season: Holiday Concert with Kenneth Jackson

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Holidays, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy the soulful music of Kenneth Jackson as he ushers in the holiday season for the Orange Mound community. A very special holiday treat!Kenneth Jackson has performed worldwide w...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Holidays, Music
Event Details:

Enjoy the soulful music of Kenneth Jackson as he ushers in the holiday season for the Orange Mound community. A very special holiday treat!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Anime Matinee

Anime Matinee

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Are you a cultured otaku who loves anime? Want a place to chill and watch a good movie on the weekend? Well, the Orange Mound branch has got you covered! Come and join us, every fi...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Movies
Event Details:

Are you a cultured otaku who loves anime? Want a place to chill and watch a good movie on the weekend? Well, the Orange Mound branch has got you covered!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Guitar for Everyone Poster "Every Second Saturday"

Guitar for Everyone: Beginner's Bootcamp

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Music, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bri...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Teen Area (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music, STEAM arts
Event Details:

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar), but that's all you need to bring.

Creative Aging Studio Course: Exploring Paintings from the Harlem Renaissance (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Black History Month, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Learners ages 65+ are invited to join Creative Aging teaching artist Carol Buchman for a 5-week journey into the works of prominent Harlem Renaissance artists, including William H....

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Black History Month, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Learners ages 65+ are invited to join Creative Aging teaching artist Carol Buchman for a 5-week journey into the works of prominent Harlem Renaissance artists, including William H. Johnson, Romare Bearden, and Faith Ringgold.

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.

ESB Anime Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Language Classes, Movies, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us at East Shelby for some anime fun! We'll not only be watching anime, but learning about Japanese culture, language, and history! If you wanna meet other anime fans, talk sh...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Language Classes, Movies, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us at East Shelby for some anime fun! We'll not only be watching anime, but learning about Japanese culture, language, and history!

mamemaki. a child throwing beans at a red oni.

Grab-n-Go Cultural Kit: Setsubun

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Stop by the library to pick up a grab-n-go cultural kit! This kit explores the Japanese holiday Setsubun which occurs on February 2nd, 2025. This kit includes information about the...

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

Stop by the library to pick up a grab-n-go cultural kit! This kit explores the Japanese holiday Setsubun which occurs on February 2nd, 2025.

Creative Aging Studio Course: Exploring Paintings from the Harlem Renaissance (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Black History Month, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Learners ages 65+ are invited to join Creative Aging teaching artist Carol Buchman for a 5-week journey into the works of prominent Harlem Renaissance artists, including William H....

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Black History Month, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Learners ages 65+ are invited to join Creative Aging teaching artist Carol Buchman for a 5-week journey into the works of prominent Harlem Renaissance artists, including William H. Johnson, Romare Bearden, and Faith Ringgold.

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.

Creative Aging Studio Course: Exploring Paintings from the Harlem Renaissance (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Black History Month, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Learners ages 65+ are invited to join Creative Aging teaching artist Carol Buchman for a 5-week journey into the works of prominent Harlem Renaissance artists, including William H....

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Black History Month, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Learners ages 65+ are invited to join Creative Aging teaching artist Carol Buchman for a 5-week journey into the works of prominent Harlem Renaissance artists, including William H. Johnson, Romare Bearden, and Faith Ringgold.

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.

Guitar for Everyone Poster "Every Second Saturday"

Guitar for Everyone: Beginner's Bootcamp

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Music, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bri...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Teen Area (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music, STEAM arts
Event Details:

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar), but that's all you need to bring.

Creative Aging Studio Course: Exploring Paintings from the Harlem Renaissance (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Black History Month, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Learners ages 65+ are invited to join Creative Aging teaching artist Carol Buchman for a 5-week journey into the works of prominent Harlem Renaissance artists, including William H....

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Black History Month, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Learners ages 65+ are invited to join Creative Aging teaching artist Carol Buchman for a 5-week journey into the works of prominent Harlem Renaissance artists, including William H. Johnson, Romare Bearden, and Faith Ringgold.

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.

ESB Anime Club

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Language Classes, Movies, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us at East Shelby for some anime fun! We'll not only be watching anime, but learning about Japanese culture, language, and history! If you wanna meet other anime fans, talk sh...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Language Classes, Movies, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us at East Shelby for some anime fun! We'll not only be watching anime, but learning about Japanese culture, language, and history!

Creative Aging Studio Course: Exploring Paintings from the Harlem Renaissance (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Black History Month, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Learners ages 65+ are invited to join Creative Aging teaching artist Carol Buchman for a 5-week journey into the works of prominent Harlem Renaissance artists, including William H....

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Black History Month, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Learners ages 65+ are invited to join Creative Aging teaching artist Carol Buchman for a 5-week journey into the works of prominent Harlem Renaissance artists, including William H. Johnson, Romare Bearden, and Faith Ringgold.

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.

Guitar for Everyone Poster "Every Second Saturday"

Guitar for Everyone: Beginner's Bootcamp

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Music, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bri...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Teen Area (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music, STEAM arts
Event Details:

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar), but that's all you need to bring.