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Pre-School Storytime

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. Groups must pre-register.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. Groups must pre-register.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Toddler Storytime

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Floor at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, STEAM arts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, STEAM arts, Story Times
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

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.

Two people walking briskly.

Chair Yoga

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you enjoy light exercise? If so, this is perfect for you. Chair yoga is great for seniors and those with minimal mobility.  Please bring your own mat. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you enjoy light exercise? If so, this is perfect for you. Chair yoga is great for seniors and those with minimal mobility.  Please bring your own mat. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Nercher Older Adult Community Resource

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This meeting is held by Nercher Older Adult Community Resource and will have a workshop on frauds, scams, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrency for seniors ages 65+. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

This meeting is held by Nercher Older Adult Community Resource and will have a workshop on frauds, scams, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrency for seniors ages 65+. 

Tennessee State Park logo featuring stacked hexagonal shapes with outdoor activities in each hexagon (hiking, fishing, and camping).

Park Ranger Visit featuring The BONE BOX!

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (BAR) at Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Exhibits, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Our first official summer program will be a visit with a Tennessee State Park ranger who will be showing off a collection of bones from local animals! You'll learn a lot about the ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Exhibits, Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Our first official summer program will be a visit with a Tennessee State Park ranger who will be showing off a collection of bones from local animals!

Family Storytime

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.East Shelb...

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

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

Resume Workshop

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Job and Career
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Applying for jobs? Bring in your existing resume for review or create a brand-new resume using the Peterson's resume builder. We'll show you the essentials of constructing a solid ...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job and Career
Event Details:

Applying for jobs? Bring in your existing resume for review or create a brand-new resume using the Peterson's resume builder.

POSTPONED - Summer Cooking Class with UTHSC Health Hub

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

POSTPONED TIL LATER 2024.The UT Health Hub is bringing a Summer Cooking Class to the Whitehaven Branch! We will be covering a healthy summer menu everyone is sure to enjoy. Partici...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

POSTPONED TIL LATER 2024.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Power Hour

Monday, May 20, 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!


 

Gentle Chair Yoga

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to experience the benefits of gentle and accessible chair yoga. Chair yoga is perfect for all, including seniors and those with limited mobility. Improve your strength and ...

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to experience the benefits of gentle and accessible chair yoga. Chair yoga is perfect for all, including seniors and those with limited mobility. Improve your strength and flexibility, while reducing stress in this one-hour class.

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.

Two people walking briskly.

Levi's Biggest Loser

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Levi for a fun take on the Biggest Loser  Challenge. This 8-week program will be geared toward adults looking to achieve maintainable weight loss and healthy goals....

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

Join us at Levi for a fun take on the Biggest Loser  Challenge. This 8-week program will be geared toward adults looking to achieve maintainable weight loss and healthy goals.

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.

Summer Sockhop

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Games, Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Hop on in to the library to dance and enjoy games, music, and ice cream with your friends! This sockhop is to celebrate the end of school and the exciting beginning of summer. ...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Hop on in to the library to dance and enjoy games, music, and ice cream with your friends! This sockhop is to celebrate the end of school and the exciting beginning of summer. 

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.

Adult Computer Class

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to wo...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome.

CodeCrafters HTML & Web Design

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters. This comprehe...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters.

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.

Crafternoon

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Granny squares and hands holding yarn.

Tweens and Teens Crochet Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (BAR) at Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Tweens and young teens are invited to learn the basics of crochet and discuss the possibility of meeting monthly. One crochet hook per attendee will be offered, along with a small ...

Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Tweens and young teens are invited to learn the basics of crochet and discuss the possibility of meeting monthly. One crochet hook per attendee will be offered, along with a small selection of yarn. Just bring yourself!

Songwriter Salon Workshop Series with Memphis legend Bobby Whitlock

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Songwriters Salon Workshop Series kicks off May 20th, 6pm-7.30 at Cossitt Library with legendary Memphis singer-songwriter Bobby Whitlock. Songwriters Salon is a monthly meet up di...

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Songwriters Salon Workshop Series kicks off May 20th, 6pm-7.30 at Cossitt Library with legendary Memphis singer-songwriter Bobby Whitlock.

Aerobics Class at Raleigh

Tuesday, May 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 aerobic class with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to have fun 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 aerobic class with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to have fun exercising while allowing you to stretch, and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, May 21, 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.

White bus labeled with black letters VET CENTER and Department of Veterans Affairs. A person is standing in front of an open side door.

Mobile Vet Center

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Veterans Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The VA Mobile Vet Center will be back in the Central Library parking lot to provide Readjustment Counseling Service for all Veterans who served in a combat zone. For more informati...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Veterans Assistance
Event Details:

The VA Mobile Vet Center will be back in the Central Library parking lot to provide Readjustment Counseling Service for all Veterans who served in a combat zone.

Babies & Books

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times

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.

Tuesday Morning ESL Chat

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

ESL participants can learn basic English through reading and writing.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

ESL participants can learn basic English through reading and writing.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, May 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 Baby Storytime.  Share stories and songs and bubbles.  This week's theme: Yummy FruitNo 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 Baby Storytime.  Share stories and songs and bubbles.  This week's theme: Yummy Fruit

No registration is needed.