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Read to the Dog!

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Kids can come and read to our sweet reading therapy dog, Lovie. Books will be available for children to read, or they may bring their own.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Kids can come and read to our sweet reading therapy dog, Lovie. Books will be available for children to read, or they may bring their own.

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

Crocheting with Grace

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

This class will be for adults ages 18 and up. The students will learn or sharpen the following skills:-What crocheting is-Basic fundamental crochet skills and stitches-Informa...

Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This class will be for adults ages 18 and up. 

The students will learn or sharpen the following skills:

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Coding Club Python Seminar

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This is the Python seminar portion of coding club, taught by our brilliant Dr. Karishma Gangwani! 

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

This is the Python seminar portion of coding club, taught by our brilliant Dr. Karishma Gangwani! 

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

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this ev...

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, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators.

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 "Adults" group.

AARP Free Tax Preparation

Wednesday, April 2, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Free Tax Prep - United Way

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. The service is available to taxpayers with l...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

United Way'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.

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, April 2, 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 as we explore the wonderful world of children's literature for toddlers! No groups please.

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 as we explore the wonderful world of children's literature for toddlers! No groups please.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Easy Step-By-Step Computer Class

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come out and learn the basics of computer literacy, which will include one hour of a basic curriculum and one hour of answering technology related questions with your phone, tablet...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Come out and learn the basics of computer literacy, which will include one hour of a basic curriculum and one hour of answering technology related questions with your phone, tablet, or laptop.

Free Tax-Prep with United Way of the Mid-South at Whitehaven

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Event Details:

Free Tax Help with the United Way of the Mid-South. More information soon.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

Free Tax Help with the United Way of the Mid-South. More information soon.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Power Hour Gym @ Levi

Wednesday, April 2, 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.

Mental Health (Lunch) Break: Suicide Prevention—Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Lincoln Coffman, Lifeline Peer Project Coordinator with Church Health, continues a 6-part monthly series addressing important topics in mental health, addiction and recovery.This p...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Lincoln Coffman, Lifeline Peer Project Coordinator with Church Health, continues a 6-part monthly series addressing important topics in mental health, addiction and recovery.

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.

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

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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
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 "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Worth the Risk Youth Arts

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Express yourself! Every Wednesday from January to May local artist and founder of Color Your Story Onto Mine nonprofit, Violet Newborn, will be hosting a series of social artistry ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance, Poetry and Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Express yourself! Every Wednesday from January to May local artist and founder of Color Your Story Onto Mine nonprofit, Violet Newborn, will be hosting a series of social artistry workshops for Memphis youth at the Orange Mound Library.

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

Lego Club

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Digital art Exploratory

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Rebecca’s Hi Tech Tree House at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Get ready to unleash your creativity! Join us every Wednesday from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at CLOUD901 for an exciting, hands-on recurring class designed just for teens. Dive into the w...

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Rebecca’s Hi Tech Tree House
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

LENA Start Program

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

LENA Start Program  ( Language ENvironment Analysis)Open to all Shelby County ResidentsAny parent or family member caring for a four-year-old or younger child may participate ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Language Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

LENA Start Program  ( Language ENvironment Analysis)

Open to all Shelby County Residents

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.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 2, 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 2, 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.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Business Assistance, Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

The IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service will provide information for first-time tax filers and assistance for filers with individual or systemic tax problems. Bring your questions and do...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Business Assistance, Tax Assistance
Event Details:

The IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service will provide information for first-time tax filers and assistance for filers with individual or systemic tax problems.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

MALS Pro Se Divorce Clinic

Thursday, April 3, 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 "Adults" group.

AARP Free Tax Preparation

Thursday, April 3, 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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Free Tax Prep - United Way

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. The service is available to taxpayers with l...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

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

Chair Yoga

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
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.  

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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.  

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, April 3, 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 3-5. 

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 3-5.