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

STEM Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

South's STEM Club will look at different STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) topics each month, from bridges to solar power. After talking about the topic, there will...

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM stem
Event Details:

South's STEM Club will look at different STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) topics each month, from bridges to solar power.

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.

Computer Basics Class

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Are you new to computers or looking to freshen up on your skills? Please join us for our computer basics class! Come learn about accessing essential tools on the desktop and on the...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Event Details:

Are you new to computers or looking to freshen up on your skills? Please join us for our computer basics class! Come learn about accessing essential tools on the desktop and on the web. We can't wait for you to join us! 

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, April 25, 2025 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 "Teens" group.

Board Game Club

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Love playing board games? Want to learn some new ones? Come hang out with us at the Board Game Club at the East Shelby Branch Library! We've got tons of board games to choose from,...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Love playing board games? Want to learn some new ones? Come hang out with us at the Board Game Club at the East Shelby Branch Library! We've got tons of board games to choose from, and we'll teach you a new one every month. 

 

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.
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

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
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.&...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

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.

ESB Anime Club

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Language Classes, Movies
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
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Movie Mondays

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 3:45pm - 6:00pm
Lounge at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Welcome to Movie Mondays at CLOUD901! In the month of , we will be featuring a different movie each Monday.We will have a brief discussion before each film (5-10 minutes) followed ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Welcome to Movie Mondays at CLOUD901! In the month of , we will be featuring a different movie each Monday.

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a ...

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, 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.

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

The Writer's Block

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathe...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

MALS Pro Se Divorce Clinic

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Pro Se Divorce WorkshopThese clinics are aimed at low-income couples who wish to pursue a divorce without the expense of retaining an attorney. These workshops provide individuals ...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal Assistance
Event Details:

Pro Se Divorce Workshop

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

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project! Make friend and connections with other artists in the area in a relaxing environment with people who might be ab...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

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, May 2, 2025 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 "Adults" group.

Walk a Mile and Get a Free Book!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
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 return to...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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.

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.

Lego Club

Saturday, May 3, 2025 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 come with the creations!

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 come with the creations!

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

Goat Yoga in the 'Mound!

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Orange Mound is no stranger when it comes to G.O.A.Ts! So why not bring a few to our next yoga session? Come and stretch it out with us during a FREE goat yoga activity with 901 Go...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Orange Mound is no stranger when it comes to G.O.A.Ts! So why not bring a few to our next yoga session? Come and stretch it out with us during a FREE goat yoga activity with 901 Goats at the Orange Mound Library. Space is limited.

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

Free Tech Support at the Library (available in four languages)

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Need help with your phone, laptop, tablet, email, photos, videos, etc.? Come to the library for free one on-one tech support! Our staff member Gretchen speaks English, Spanish, Fre...

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

Need help with your phone, laptop, tablet, email, photos, videos, etc.? Come to the library for free one on-one tech support!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Movie Mondays

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:45pm - 6:00pm
Lounge at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Welcome to Movie Mondays at CLOUD901! In the month of , we will be featuring a different movie each Monday.We will have a brief discussion before each film (5-10 minutes) followed ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Welcome to Movie Mondays at CLOUD901! In the month of , we will be featuring a different movie each Monday.

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

The Writer's Block

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathe...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.

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

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project! Make friend and connections with other artists in the area in a relaxing environment with people who might be ab...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

TEEN HANGOUT

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come join us for an afternoon of gaming, crafts, and snacks in the teen loft!

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Come join us for an afternoon of gaming, crafts, and snacks in the teen loft!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

MALS Domestic Violence Clinic

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive and/or coercive behavior used to gain or keep power and control of another person. It can include legal and illegal acts that undermine th...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal Assistance
Event Details:

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive and/or coercive behavior used to gain or keep power and control of another person. It can include legal and illegal acts that undermine the victim’s sense of safety, self, and free will.

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, May 9, 2025 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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Guitar for Everyone: Beginner's Bootcamp

Saturday, May 10, 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.

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

Knights of the Square Table Chess Club

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Branch Library for some classic Chess fun! Play Chess with people in your community and learn some new strategies while you're at it. This club will be p...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Branch Library for some classic Chess fun! Play Chess with people in your community and learn some new strategies while you're at it. This club will be part educational and tons of practice!

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.