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Randolph Readers Book Club

Monday, July 14, 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.

Teen Improv Writing Club

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Games, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
:

Join the teen improv writing club beginning June 2nd and every other Monday in June and July!

DON'T THINK, JUST WRITE!

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join the teen improv writing club beginning June 2nd and every other Monday in June and July!

DON'T THINK, JUST WRITE!

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

East Shelby Library: Computer Classes

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, July 14, 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 "Teens" group.

Summer Zine Workshop (Monday-Friday)

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lounge at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
:

In collaboration with the Central Library Humanities Department!

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Central Library Humanities Department!

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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.

📚 Lit Lounge: Tween Book Chat

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
:

Mondays | 5:00–6:00 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 | 5:00–6:00 PM | Tween Zone

This event is in the "Adults" group.

French for Beginners

Monday, July 14, 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 "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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

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.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, 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.

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

Babies and Books

Tuesday, July 15, 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 story time appropriate for the youngest children! 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 for story time appropriate for the youngest children! No groups please.

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.

Story Time!

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
:

Come and join us for a super cool story time! 

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

Come and join us for a super cool story time! 

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" group.

Adult Gameday - Bingo Edition

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
:

Come out and fellowship with games of Bingo and playful association.

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

Come out and fellowship with games of Bingo and playful association.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Diversity Camp 2025

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Lounge at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Teens
:

This five day teen program is designed to explore various topics of diversity, including religion, race, culture, politics, social class, gender and more.

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

This five day teen program is designed to explore various topics of diversity, including religion, race, culture, politics, social class, gender and more.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Third Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
:

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Power Hour Gym @ Levi

Tuesday, July 15, 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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group.

Pre-K Projects: DIY Kaleidoscopes

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
:

Little ones will explore a world of color and patterns with their homemade kaleidoscopes! 

All Pre-K Projects will also include a read-aloud story related to the project.  

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Little ones will explore a world of color and patterns with their homemade kaleidoscopes! 

All Pre-K Projects will also include a read-aloud story related to the project.  

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

Seed Library Presents: Colorcopia

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
:

Join us every third Thursday of the year for art inspired by nature! Learn about what's growing at the Dixon while getting creative with ever changing seasonally inspired crafts! No experience with art necessary, all supplies provided!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us every third Thursday of the year for art inspired by nature! Learn about what's growing at the Dixon while getting creative with ever changing seasonally inspired crafts! No experience with art necessary, all 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 "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Geode Geologist

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
:

What’s inside a geode? How do they form? Most importantly, how do you split them open? Come join us to answer these questions! 

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

What’s inside a geode? How do they form? Most importantly, how do you split them open? Come join us to answer these questions! 

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" group.

Memphis Fair Housing Center: Free Legal Advice Clinic

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
:

The Memphis Fair Housing Center, a division of Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc., will hold a free legal advice clinic to address questions related to tenant rights and fair housing.

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

The Memphis Fair Housing Center, a division of Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc., will hold a free legal advice clinic to address questions related to tenant rights and fair housing.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Zine Workshop (Monday-Friday)

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lounge at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens
:

In collaboration with the Central Library Humanities Department!

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Central Library Humanities Department!

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.
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, July 15, 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
:

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.

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.

Raleigh Reads Book Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us for the Raleigh Reads book club! We will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to discuss books as a group. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for the Raleigh Reads book club! We will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to discuss books as a group. 

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 Story Time

Wednesday, July 16, 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 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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Music Therapy Story Time: Singable Books for Children & their Caregivers

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Floor at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Music, Story Times
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
:

Enjoy a fun and interactive story time where books come to life through music! This special session combines singing, movement, and storytelling to engage young children and their caregivers in a joyful, musical experience.

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun and interactive story time where books come to life through music! This special session combines singing, movement, and storytelling to engage young children and their caregivers in a joyful, musical experience.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.