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Zumba Fitness Class

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join 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. Please plan to be on time.

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

Join 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. Please plan to be on time.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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

Getting Started with Excel 365

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Lab at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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

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Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
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 Story Time

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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)

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed 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 designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

 

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Photograph Notice

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

Rookie Moves Chess Club

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Rookie Moves is a casual chess hour for players of all levels and ages. Chess boards are provided.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Rookie Moves is a casual chess hour for players of all levels and ages. Chess boards are provided.

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

Ramen and Reels: Cells at Work

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Movies
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Join us for an afternoon of anime and ramen. We will be watching the anime "cells at work'.

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

Join us for an afternoon of anime and ramen. We will be watching the anime "cells at work'.

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
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Embracing Autism

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

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

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Family Resource Fair / Feria de Recursos Familiares

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Join Memphis Public Libraries for our Family Resource Fair day! We will have panels and community partners with resources for families and caregivers. There will also be giveaways, food trucks, and more!

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: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Join Memphis Public Libraries for our Family Resource Fair day! We will have panels and community partners with resources for families and caregivers. There will also be giveaways, food trucks, and more!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Moving & Grooving: Line Dancing at Frayser Library

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Get ready to move and groove as you step to the beat of your favorite songs! 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Get ready to move and groove as you step to the beat of your favorite songs! 

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

Cherokee Crochet Club

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors


Come join the Cherokee Crochet Club!  Everyone welcome, from beginners to experienced crocheters.  Free to join plus free yarn to beginners.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Registration Required
Event Details:


Come join the Cherokee Crochet Club!  Everyone welcome, from beginners to experienced crocheters.  Free to join plus free yarn to beginners.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

AI for Beginners: AI for Seniors

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

No computer skills needed to participate! Just bring yourself. We'll have live demos with AI tools and lots of opportunity for audience participation. 

Topics we will cover: 

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

No computer skills needed to participate! Just bring yourself. We'll have live demos with AI tools and lots of opportunity for audience participation. 

Topics we will cover: 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

North Branch Women Book Club

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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

Photography for Kids

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Photography for Kids.

Learn how to make beautiful pictures with your phone or camera.

For 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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Photography for Kids.

Learn how to make beautiful pictures with your phone or camera.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

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

S.T.A.R.T H.E.R.E. Youth Mentorship Program

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Job and Career, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Skill Training and Resourceful Teaching Helping Everyone Reach Entrepreneurship or START HERE is a mentorship program helping youth ages 13-21 in the areas of job readiness, financial literacy and advance life skills.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Job and Career, Personal Finance
Event Details:

Skill Training and Resourceful Teaching Helping Everyone Reach Entrepreneurship or START HERE is a mentorship program helping youth ages 13-21 in the areas of job readiness, financial literacy and advance life skills.

Special Notes

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

Campfire Story and S'mores!

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come spend a cozy afternoon by the campfire! We'll create a fun, fill-in-the-blank story together then read it aloud while we enjoy s'mores!

 

 

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Story Times
Event Details:

Come spend a cozy afternoon by the campfire! We'll create a fun, fill-in-the-blank story together then read it aloud while we enjoy s'mores!

 

 

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

Picture This: Photography for Small Biz & Social Media

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Learning Lab at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Perfect your photo game! Learn how to take clean, scroll-stopping photos to promote your brand, small business, or side hustle. We’ll cover lighting, composition, product photography, and simple editing tools like Canva.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

Perfect your photo game! Learn how to take clean, scroll-stopping photos to promote your brand, small business, or side hustle. We’ll cover lighting, composition, product photography, and simple editing tools like Canva.

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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Chat & Chew Tween Book Club

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

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

Spanish for Beginners

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. No registration needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. No registration needed.

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

South Movie Day

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Movie showing TBA soon!

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Movie showing TBA soon!

Special Notes

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

Life & Lit Book Club

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

We are excited to host this book club, led by local author Andrea Hardaway! Books are chosen each month by attendees. All genres are welcome, but this group loves nonfiction, inspirational, and must-read books by contemporary black authors.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are excited to host this book club, led by local author Andrea Hardaway! Books are chosen each month by attendees. All genres are welcome, but this group loves nonfiction, inspirational, and must-read books by contemporary black authors.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

I Read That Movie @ the Library: JAWS

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

For August, our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, features a book selection and movie that remain cultural touchstones over half a century after their publication and release.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Event Details:

For August, our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, features a book selection and movie that remain cultural touchstones over half a century after their publication and release.

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

Bookish Book Club

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

A book club for anyone who gets their book recommendations online - Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, wherever. Join local Memphis Bookish Creators as we talk about what makes a great Bookish book, our faves and our DNFs!

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

A book club for anyone who gets their book recommendations online - Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, wherever. Join local Memphis Bookish Creators as we talk about what makes a great Bookish book, our faves and our DNFs!

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

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Job and Career, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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.

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

Gadget Lab

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your tablet, laptop, or smart device and receive one-on-one technical assistance in accessing the Library’s digital services.  This is not a formal class and customers receive assistance on a first-come first-served basis.  

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Bring your tablet, laptop, or smart device and receive one-on-one technical assistance in accessing the Library’s digital services.  This is not a formal class and customers receive assistance on a first-come first-served basis.