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Knights of the Square Table Chess Club

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

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!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

One Room School House Crochet Class

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

If you've ever wanted to join  a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you've ever wanted to join  a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

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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.

Juneteenth Painting Party

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Teens
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Join us for a fun and creative celebration of Juneteenth! Enjoy a relaxed, fun atmosphere with music, snacks, and all   painting supplies provided.

Required
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative celebration of Juneteenth! Enjoy a relaxed, fun atmosphere with music, snacks, and all   painting supplies 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Explore Memphis: Popcorn Pop-Up & A Movie - Sci-Fi Saturdays

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Dive into the realm of sci-fi and explore the vast reaches of time and space going wherever your imagination can take you! Robots, aliens, spaceships and apocalyptic futures! The possibilities are endless! New to the sci-fi genre?

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Event Details:

Dive into the realm of sci-fi and explore the vast reaches of time and space going wherever your imagination can take you! Robots, aliens, spaceships and apocalyptic futures! The possibilities are endless! New to the sci-fi genre?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.

Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
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See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.

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

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Job and Career, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gadget Lab

Monday, June 9, 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 Libraryโ€™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 Libraryโ€™s digital services.  This is not a formal class and customers receive assistance on a first-come first-served basis.  

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

Preschool Story Time

Monday, June 9, 2025 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)
:

Come join us for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! 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:

Come join us for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register.

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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group.

Baby Story Time

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
:

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

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.

Family Storytime

Monday, June 9, 2025 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)
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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.

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.

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Cosplay Camp

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
:

This camp runs from Monday-Friday.

Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

This camp runs from Monday-Friday.

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 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.

Messy Art Day

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
:

Come get messy at the South Branch! Fly swatter painting? Splatter painting? We'll have these projects and more for you to try out. 

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (SOU)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come get messy at the South Branch! Fly swatter painting? Splatter painting? We'll have these projects and more for you to try out. 

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.

Keep your landscape lookin' good with Booker T Leigh

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness, Gardening
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join Master Gardener Booker T Leigh as he helps keep your grass green, your plants alive and flowers blooming throughout our hot Memphis summer. More information coming soon.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Gardening
Event Details:

Join Master Gardener Booker T Leigh as he helps keep your grass green, your plants alive and flowers blooming throughout our hot Memphis summer. More information coming soon.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Power Hour Gym @ Levi

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

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!


 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Randolph Readers Book Club

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us to for a lively discussion on our book of the month!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us to for a lively discussion on our book of the month!

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 "Teens" group.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Age Group:
Teens
:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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.

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

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.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
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.

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

๐Ÿ“š Lit Lounge: Tween Book Chat

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
:

Mondays | 5:00โ€“6:00 PM | Tween Zone

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Mondays | 5:00โ€“6:00 PM | Tween Zone

This event is in the "Adults" group.

French for Beginners

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Adults
:

Learn French 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 French 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Epistolary Healing: Letters Unsent with Victoria Johnson

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Adults
:

EPISTOLARY HEALING: LETTERS UNSENT. 

A transformative 6-week letter writing workshop.

Unwritten words carry weight. What would happen if you finally gave them an assigned space?

Required
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Poetry and Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

EPISTOLARY HEALING: LETTERS UNSENT. 

A transformative 6-week letter writing workshop.

Unwritten words carry weight. What would happen if you finally gave them an assigned space?

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zumba Fitness at Raleigh

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us for 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
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for 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

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.

3D Printer Appointment

All Day
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

The Raleigh Branch Library is excited to be offering individual appointments for use of our 3D printer this summer! 

Please read the rules before registering for an appointment:

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

The Raleigh Branch Library is excited to be offering individual appointments for use of our 3D printer this summer! 

Please read the rules before registering for an appointment:

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.

Aerobics Fitness Exercise at Raleigh

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

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.