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Comic Con

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, STEAM arts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Hey, fans of comics, movies, anime, manga, video games and pop culture in general! Come check out legendary comic creators Matt Wagner and Gene Ha as well as more than 50 local ven...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, STEAM arts, Story Times
Event Details:

Hey, fans of comics, movies, anime, manga, video games and pop culture in general!

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.

Walk a Mile and Get a Free Book!

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Walk a mile and get a free book! We are going to walk from the library entrance, complete the walking path around the Bert Ferguson community center (approx. 1 mile), and retu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Walk a mile and get a free book! We are going to walk from the library entrance, complete the walking path around the Bert Ferguson community center (approx. 1 mile), and return to the library.

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.

Family Fun - Yoga for Kids

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Family Fun.  This week:  Yoga for Kids.  Stretch and play.Followed by fruitsiclesFor all ages and no registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Family Fun.  This week:  Yoga for Kids.  Stretch and play.

Followed by fruitsicles

For all ages and no registration is needed.

movie event

Movie Day

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (CRE) at Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a cinematic escape at our Movie Day Extravaganza! We're rolling out the red carpet for a FREE afternoon of popcorn-munching, movie magic, and maybe even a few surprises...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (CRE)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a cinematic escape at our Movie Day Extravaganza! We're rolling out the red carpet for a FREE afternoon of popcorn-munching, movie magic, and maybe even a few surprises.

People stepping, Chicago-style!

Chicago Stepping @ Levi

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Library Support, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is coming to the Levi Library. Join us every Saturday* starting on April 27 and ending on June 29 from 11:30-12:30, as Anthony Boone (aka-The Professor) demonstrat...

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library Support, Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is coming to the Levi Library.

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.

Legos

LEGO CLUB

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

We provide the Lego bricks and you make the creations. Come get your build on!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

We provide the Lego bricks and you make the creations. Come get your build on!

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.

Comic Con: Super Smash Bros Gaming Tournament (Tween and Teen only)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Gaming Zone at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

This is the registration for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament at the Memphis Public Library Comic Con on Saturday, May 18th from 10am - 3pm. This is a tournament for player...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Gaming Zone
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This is the registration for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament at the Memphis Public Library Comic Con on Saturday, May 18th from 10am - 3pm. This is a tournament for players between the ages of 10 and 18.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Crafternoons at Cossitt

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Please join us Saturday afternoons for children's craft time at Cossitt Library. We will have a guided craft, but also will provide supplies for artistic free play. Come get crafty...

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us Saturday afternoons for children's craft time at Cossitt Library. We will have a guided craft, but also will provide supplies for artistic free play. Come get crafty with us!

Summer Reading Program Kickoff!

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Summer is just around the corner, and it's time for an adventure! Come to the Bartlett Public Library for our Summer Reading kickoff program where Adventure Begins at Your Library!...

Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Summer is just around the corner, and it's time for an adventure! Come to the Bartlett Public Library for our Summer Reading kickoff program where Adventure Begins at Your Library!

Senior Game Day

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Game Day at North Branch will consist of a friendly game called Bid Whist. This game is fun, challenging, and can help seniors improve their memory, concentration, and social skill...

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Game Day at North Branch will consist of a friendly game called Bid Whist. This game is fun, challenging, and can help seniors improve their memory, concentration, and social skills.  😊

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.

Vegetable Gardening with Booker T. Leigh

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Home and Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 20: Join Memphis legend Booker T. Leigh to have all your vegetable gardening questions answered! With more than 30 years of experience in the 901 ecosystem, ...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home and Garden
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 20: Join Memphis legend Booker T. Leigh to have all your vegetable gardening questions answered! With more than 30 years of experience in the 901 ecosystem, no question is too small or big for our guest!

Arts and Crafts @ Levi

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know that arts and crafts aren't just for kids? Come and join us at Levi as we explore the mind of creativity. Our workshops will help relieve stress and depression, as wel...

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Did you know that arts and crafts aren't just for kids? Come and join us at Levi as we explore the mind of creativity. Our workshops will help relieve stress and depression, as well as decrease age-related cognitive impairment. 

Garden UP! : Branching Out Series

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Home and Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Part of Branching Out: Discover Gardening at the LibraryVertical gardening is fun, creative, and decorative! Memphis Area Master Gardener Ginny Fletcher will provide interesting ex...

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Home and Garden
Event Details:

Part of Branching Out: Discover Gardening at the Library

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.

Line Dancing with Craig, learning dances and controlling your mind tone.

Line Dancing with Craig

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Floor at South Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Unleash the power of dance in Line Dancing with Craig. It's designed specifically for everybody to enjoy. Dancing helps control your mind, body and keeps you active. Come join us a...

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Unleash the power of dance in Line Dancing with Craig. It's designed specifically for everybody to enjoy. Dancing helps control your mind, body and keeps you active. Come join us at the South Library!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Comic Con: Cosplay Event

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby Stage at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This is the cosplay registration for the Memphis Public Library Comic Con on Saturday, May 18th from 10am - 3pm. When you arrive, please check-in with the welcome table so we ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby Stage
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

This is the cosplay registration for the Memphis Public Library Comic Con on Saturday, May 18th from 10am - 3pm. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

A Mother's Day Celebration!

Mother and Daughter Sip N Make

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkway Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of tea and making jewelry.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of tea and making jewelry.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at 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
Room: Story Time Room
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.

Advanced ESL Reading Group

Saturday, May 18, 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.

This picture of members of the Renaissance Men's Book Club with Kimberla Lawson Roby

Renaissance Men's Book Club

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual at North Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 Join the Renaissance Men's Book to  discuss The Woman God Created You To Be by Kimberla Lawson Roby. New York Bestselling Author Kimberla Lawson Roby will be joining thi...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

 Join the Renaissance Men's Book to  discuss The Woman God Created You To Be by Kimberla Lawson Roby. New York Bestselling Author Kimberla Lawson Roby will be joining this meeting.

Movie Days at East Shelby Library

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Library for a movie day every other Saturday from 3-5 PM. What adventures will you experience that day? You'll have to come see the movie to find out!Mov...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Library for a movie day every other Saturday from 3-5 PM. What adventures will you experience that day? You'll have to come see the movie to find out!

AI for Beginners: How to Use AI for Work

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use AI to improve your job applications, supercharge your business and save time and money! We’ll have live demos with AI tools. No computer skills needed to join this...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn how to use AI to improve your job applications, supercharge your business and save time and money! We’ll have live demos with AI tools. No computer skills needed to join this program for adults!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Storytime at MoSH with Connect Crew

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Outreach Event, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Adults
Event Details:

Do you like free books, storytimes, and an opportunity to explore the Memphis Museum of Science and History (MoSH)? If you answered yes, please come and join us for a fun time at M...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event, Story Times
Event Details:

Do you like free books, storytimes, and an opportunity to explore the Memphis Museum of Science and History (MoSH)? If you answered yes, please come and join us for a fun time at MoSH! Be sure to ask about our AMAZING library cards!

Heart and Soul Book Club

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (BAR) at Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us monthly or whenever the book catches your eye. We love lively discussions and enjoy reading a variety of genres (romance, fantasy, non-fiction, and more!) selected by Club ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us monthly or whenever the book catches your eye. We love lively discussions and enjoy reading a variety of genres (romance, fantasy, non-fiction, and more!) selected by Club members at the beginning of each year.

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Job and Career, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises. Participants will be exposed to ...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Job and Career, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises. Participants will be exposed to the basics of electricity and electronics theory and repair.