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Family Tunes and Tales with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Please join us for a special storytime with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra! Learn about all the different brass instruments and they music they make. We will then read a story as t...

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

Please join us for a special storytime with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra! Learn about all the different brass instruments and they music they make. We will then read a story as the brass ensemble plays along.

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 "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, April 12, 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.

Rewrite Your Financial Story 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Four session financial literacy program empowering low- and high-income earning individuals to take control of their finances, rewrite their financial stories and build a sustainab...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Personal Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Four session financial literacy program empowering low- and high-income earning individuals to take control of their finances, rewrite their financial stories and build a sustainable foundation for financial success.

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

D.E.A.R (Drop Everything And Read) Party

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Floor at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come Celebrate Beverly Cleary's birthday with us over at Randolph and have a D.E.A.R old time. There will be fun games, giveaways and as always Books! Bring the whole family and jo...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Come Celebrate Beverly Cleary's birthday with us over at Randolph and have a D.E.A.R old time. There will be fun games, giveaways and as always Books! Bring the whole family and join us! 

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-Seniors" group.

Get Your Groove On Line Dancing Sessions!

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

It’s not only working out and burning calories, but also dancing and having fun! Join our classes on the second Saturday, February through November. Enjoy free line dance lessons w...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

It’s not only working out and burning calories, but also dancing and having fun! Join our classes on the second Saturday, February through November.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Do It Yourself Small Claim Court Filing 4-Part Virtual Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Class will share with individuals the process of filing a small claim in Shelby County General Sessions Court on their own behalf (pro se). It will cover the court’s rules, decorum...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Legal Assistance
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Class will share with individuals the process of filing a small claim in Shelby County General Sessions Court on their own behalf (pro se).

Special Notes

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.

Filmmaking with Your Smartphone 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Transform your smartphone into a powerful storytelling tool. This course takes you step-by-step through the process of creating captivating films with limited resources. From scrip...

Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Transform your smartphone into a powerful storytelling tool. This course takes you step-by-step through the process of creating captivating films with limited resources.

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.

Personal Essay Writing Workshop with Author Jasper Joyner

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Everyone has a story to tell, and every story matters. Join us for this personal essay writing class, presented by author Jasper Joyner, where we’ll explore the key elements of a p...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Everyone has a story to tell, and every story matters. Join us for this personal essay writing class, presented by author Jasper Joyner, where we’ll explore the key elements of a powerful personal essay.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

STEAM 101: A LESSON IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS and MATH

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Teens along with family members are asked to join North in a fun steam activity which will   allow them to use  their  critical thinking, problem solving , and ...

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Event Details:

Teens along with family members are asked to join North in a fun steam activity which will   allow them to use  their  critical thinking, problem solving , and creativity skills. Join  us in person .

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

Drawing Techniques 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Unlock the secrets of drawing through four essential line techniques during this hands-on course. You’ll explore contour, cross contour, continuous contour and blind contour drawin...

Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Unlock the secrets of drawing through four essential line techniques during this hands-on course.

Special Notes

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.

Painting with Color & Nature 4-Part Series : Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this vibrant, hands-on course, participants will dive into the world of painting with a twist. They’ll master color blending, shading techniques and how to sketch and paint plan...

Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

In this vibrant, hands-on course, participants will dive into the world of painting with a twist. They’ll master color blending, shading techniques and how to sketch and paint plants and trees with a fresh modern approach.

Special Notes

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

Prioritizing Mental Health 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

This course empowers individuals with the knowledge and tools to prioritize their mental health, build resilience and navigate life’s challenges. Through interactive discussions it...

Required
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This course empowers individuals with the knowledge and tools to prioritize their mental health, build resilience and navigate life’s challenges.

Special Notes

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.

Videography 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This class is designed to teach students the principles, procedures, and techniques of videography. Students will execute practical exercises in video production. The areas to be c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

This class is designed to teach students the principles, procedures, and techniques of videography. Students will execute practical exercises in video production.

Special Notes

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.

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, April 14, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gadget Lab

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
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 r...

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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

AARP Free Tax Preparation

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. The service is available to taxpayers w...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

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

Preschool Story Time

Monday, April 14, 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)
Event Details:

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.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Floor at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, 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, 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.

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

Baby Story Time

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

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.

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

Family Storytime

Monday, April 14, 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)
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.

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.

Power Hour Gym @ Levi

Monday, April 14, 2025 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!


 

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.

How to Plant Trees and Shrubs

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

How to Plant Trees and Shrubs with Booker T. Leigh! 

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

How to Plant Trees and Shrubs with Booker T. Leigh! 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Randolph Readers Book Club

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 "Adults-Seniors" group.

Creative Aging Studio Course: Pottery Techniques (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Pottery for Ages 65+Join teaching artist Debbie Lovett for a free 6-week pottery course exploring free-form clay sculpting! All skill levels are welcome, and all supplies are provi...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pottery for Ages 65+

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.