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MALS Elder Law: Family Law Legal Clinic for Seniors (60+)

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join Memphis Area Legal Services for a free Family Law Legal Clinic for Seniors age 60 and older. A Memphis Area Legal Services’ attorney will present an Elder Law Lega...

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

Please join Memphis Area Legal Services for a free Family Law Legal Clinic for Seniors age 60 and older. 

Story Time

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!  

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! 

 

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.

Grandparent/Everyday Scams

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Computers and Technology, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is brought to you by Nercher Older Adult Community Resource, and is intended for seniors 65+. This topic will raise awareness of scams targeted at seniors and discuss me...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Personal Finance
Event Details:

This class is brought to you by Nercher Older Adult Community Resource, and is intended for seniors 65+. This topic will raise awareness of scams targeted at seniors and discuss methods of keeping a watchful eye out for these predators.

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.

Storytime

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.  This week's theme: Yummy FruitNo registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.  This week's theme: Yummy Fruit

No registration is needed.

Creative Aging Studio Course: Exploring Black American Poetry

Creative Aging Studio Course: Exploring Black American Poetry

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Exploring Black American PoetryEnglish enthusiast and educator, Aaron Brame guides both experienced and reluctant writers through this popular poetry workshop, which gives particip...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Exploring Black American Poetry

Easy Step by Step Adult Computer Class

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:45pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults will learn the basics of computer literacy in a welcoming and entertaining environment.

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

Adults will learn the basics of computer literacy in a welcoming and entertaining environment.

OPERATION HOPE Workshop--Building Strong Credit

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Free empowerment credit and money management program! Learn how to restore and build strong credit to reach your financial goals with Darfeis Williams, financial wellbeing coa...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Neighborhood Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Free empowerment credit and money management program! 

Learn how to restore and build strong credit to reach your financial goals with Darfeis Williams, financial wellbeing coach for OPERATION HOPE.

Registration is required.

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.

High Blood Pressure Presentation by Methodist North Hospital Board Certified Physicians

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Part of Raleighs' Health Matters series program, the goal of this presentation is to raise awareness about high blood pressure, especially among those in historically under-resourc...

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

Part of Raleighs' Health Matters series program, the goal of this presentation is to raise awareness about high blood pressure, especially among those in historically under-resourced communities where people face health-related disparities like he

Power Hour

Thursday, May 23, 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!


 

Paper-Mache Sculpture

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Participants will discuss concepts and sketch ideas with teaching artist Sarah Nowlin for an original sculpture creation. The sculptures are created with cardboard, foil, wire, mas...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Participants will discuss concepts and sketch ideas with teaching artist Sarah Nowlin for an original sculpture creation. The sculptures are created with cardboard, foil, wire, masking tape, paper, and various other materials.

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.

CodeCrafters HTML & Web Design

Thursday, May 23, 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

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English Coffee and Conversations

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups. Discussions are led by a native En...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.

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.

Beginning Spanish

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Age Group:
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: 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.

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SBA Certifications

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Business Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Eric Terrell, an SBA representative, in conjunction with SCORE, will present information on 1.  How to Market to the Federal Government 2. Women Owned Certification&...

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

Eric Terrell, an SBA representative, in conjunction with SCORE, will present information on 

1.  How to Market to the Federal Government 

2. Women Owned Certification 

3.  Hubzone Certification 

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.

Backdrop is the Cossitt Library with dozens of people in front with cameras.

Fundamentals of Photography + Manual Camera Settings

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join this class to understand the fundamentals of photography and manual camera settings!

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

Join this class to understand the fundamentals of photography and manual camera settings!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Lit at the Library: Living Poets Society

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Literature Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

 Living Poets SocietyApril 25-May 30Thursdays 6-8pmWith due respect to Mr. Keating from the film Dead Poets Society, too many of us associate the traditional study of poetry w...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Literature Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

 

Living Poets Society

April 25-May 30
Thursdays 6-8pm

With due respect to Mr.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Legal Clinic

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An attorney with Memphis Area Legal Services will offer free advice and counsel to customers with civil legal issues. This will be on a first come first serve basis.The clinic will...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal Assistance
Event Details:

An attorney with Memphis Area Legal Services will offer free advice and counsel to customers with civil legal issues. This will be on a first come first serve basis.

Getting Started with Excel 365

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Lab at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including:Learn to create, open, and save workbooks Learn to enter values into cells Learn how t...

Online
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including:

Graffiti Workshop

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Excited to get creative and add some graffiti art to our library? Join us as we learn the art of graffiti together and work on a collaborative piece for our teen area. We'll provid...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (RAN)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, STEAM arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Excited to get creative and add some graffiti art to our library? Join us as we learn the art of graffiti together and work on a collaborative piece for our teen area. We'll provide the tools and space for you to let your creativity flow!

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.

Teen Innovation Center

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us in the reopening of your local Teen Innovation Center! This is a space just for teens aged 13-18 years old to enjoy video games, arts and crafts, STEM gadgets, and mor...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Join us in the reopening of your local Teen Innovation Center! 

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.

Teens Turn Up Fridays

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, College Preparation, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Exhibits, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Language Classes, Literature Classes, Movies, Music
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens Turn Up Fridays is time for our teens to express themselves through music, arts, and crafts. It's also a time for us to explore new skills and experiences like learning new l...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, College Preparation, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Exhibits, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Language Classes, Literature Classes, Movies, Music
Event Details:

Teens Turn Up Fridays is time for our teens to express themselves through music, arts, and crafts.

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

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Artist Mixer

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cossitt Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Show up for this free art show hosted by Cossitt and GCM with food provided by Chef Eli.

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Show up for this free art show hosted by Cossitt and GCM with food provided by Chef Eli.

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.

Moving & Grooving: Line Dancing at Frayser Library

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get ready to move and groove as you step to the beat of your favorite songs! Join Michaela Stroud at the Frayser Library to learn low impact line dances while burning calories...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Get ready to move and groove as you step to the beat of your favorite songs! 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Family Fun - Pet Day

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

May is National Pets Month.  Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate your pet!  Share stories and snacks.  Draw a picture of your pet (or the pet you'd like ...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

May is National Pets Month.  Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate your pet!  Share stories and snacks.  Draw a picture of your pet (or the pet you'd like to have), and then decorate a frame to put your drawing in.