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

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
L-56 Training Room 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: L-56 Training Room
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. 

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Passports by Shelby County Probate Court Clerk's Office

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:15pm
Humphrey's Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Passport Services
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

The Probate Court Clerk's Office will offer Passport services at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library on the 3rd Thursday of each month (except June 2025).By Appointment Only: Call th...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Humphrey's Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Passport Services
Event Details:

The Probate Court Clerk's Office will offer Passport services at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library on the 3rd Thursday of each month (except June 2025).

Story Time

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, April 17, 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. 

Basic Adult Computer Class

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Want to learn computers? Join this class and learn:What is a computer and its partsHow to use a keyboard, mouse, and touch padHow to use operating system and applicationsHow to con...

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Want to learn computers? Join this class and learn:

Power Hour Gym @ Levi

Thursday, April 17, 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.

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

Thursday, April 17, 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!

Chess!

Long Live the King of Chess @ South

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at South Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, STEAM stem
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TEEN HANGOUT

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), 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: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

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

Beginning Spanish (Thursday nights currently on hold)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: 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.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Techy Seniors – Phone BasicsLearn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:Connect to wi-fiBrows...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

Learn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:

Story Time

Little Readers' Roundup

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday for a fun and magical time filled with exciting stories, laughter, and adventure!

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

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday for a fun and magical time filled with exciting stories, laughter, and adventure!

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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AI for Beginners: How to Avoid AI Scams

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from artificial intelligence-powered scams. We’ll have live demos with AI tools. No computer skills needed to join this free progr...

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

Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from artificial intelligence-powered scams. We’ll have live demos with AI tools. No computer skills needed to join this free program! 

 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Cherokee Sewing Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per month.This is a project based sewing group, aimed at beginners and people just learning to sew, although more experienced sewers will have f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per 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.

Cuppa and a chat book club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join Library Staff on the third Saturday of each month for a good cuppa, a good book and a good chat.This month's book will be announced soon.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join Library Staff on the third Saturday of each month for a good cuppa, a good book and a good chat.

This month's book will be announced soon.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Going To Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

In celebration of Poetry month, we will be going to Mars with Nikki Giovanni. Let's explore the life, legacy, and mind of the literary genius in her own words as we watch Going To ...

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

In celebration of Poetry month, we will be going to Mars with Nikki Giovanni. Let's explore the life, legacy, and mind of the literary genius in her own words as we watch Going To Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project.

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.

Tween Book Club

Chat & Chew Tween Book Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Spanish for Beginners

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn Spanish 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 Spanish 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.

Photograph Notice

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Movie Day @ Levi

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Every third Saturday, customers of all ages will get to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn and beverages. Please join us if you are interested, and make sure to spread the word!

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Every third Saturday, customers of all ages will get to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn and beverages. Please join us if you are interested, and make sure to spread the word!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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19th Annual Men's and Women's Conference

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Library Support
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss and celebrate   our annual  fun and informative conference for adults. There will be special guests who will lead a great  discussion on self- ...

Required
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Support
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss and celebrate   our annual  fun and informative conference for adults.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Cherokee Sewing Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per month.This is a project based sewing group, aimed at beginners and people just learning to sew, although more experienced sewers will have f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per 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.

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

Saturday, April 19, 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.

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Bookish Book Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A book club for anyone who gets their book recommendations online - Instagram. YouTube, TikTok, wherever. Join local Memphis Bookish Creators as we talk about what makes a great Bo...

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

A book club for anyone who gets their book recommendations online - Instagram. YouTube, TikTok, wherever. Join local Memphis Bookish Creators as we talk about what makes a great Bookish book, our faves and our DNFs!

Heart and Soul Book Club

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Kitchen at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Heart and Soul Book Club for a discussion of the following books:Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan and Not a Happy Family by Shari LapenaPick a book and meet us on April 19t...

Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join the Heart and Soul Book Club for a discussion of the following books:

Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan and Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena

Pick a book and meet us on April 19th!

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, April 21, 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.