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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

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.

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.

clipart of two rows of animals. the top row has a parrot, cat, and hamster. The bottom row has a dog, fish, and snake.

Family Storytime - Pets

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Family storytimes are a great opportunity for children and caretakers to come together, hear stories, sing songs, and work together on crafts or other activities. Pets can be some ...

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Story Times
Event Details:

Family storytimes are a great opportunity for children and caretakers to come together, hear stories, sing songs, and work together on crafts or other activities. Pets can be some of our best friends.

Eat This Book storytime

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Story Times
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Saturday, May 25th- Today, children ages 8-13 and their caregivers will learn how to make their own custom tacos with Chef Chasidy from 5 Senses Farming Agriculture and Culinary Ar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Saturday, May 25th- Today, children ages 8-13 and their caregivers will learn how to make their own custom tacos with Chef Chasidy from 5 Senses Farming Agriculture and Culinary Arts Program. Attendees must register, limit 10.

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.

People stepping, Chicago-style!

Chicago Stepping @ Levi

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Library Support, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is coming to the Levi Library. Join us every Saturday* starting on April 27 and ending on June 29 from 11:30-12:30, as Anthony Boone (aka-The Professor) demonstrat...

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library Support, Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is coming to the Levi Library.

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.

Crafternoons at Cossitt

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Please join us Saturday afternoons for children's craft time at Cossitt Library. We will have a guided craft, but also will provide supplies for artistic free play. Come get crafty...

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us Saturday afternoons for children's craft time at Cossitt Library. We will have a guided craft, but also will provide supplies for artistic free play. Come get crafty with us!

Eat Smart @ Home

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness, Home and Garden
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Make sure your New Year's resolutions stay strong and don't fade away! Join UT Extensions and learn valuable skills for enhancing your healthy eating habits, simplifying food prepa...

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness, Home and Garden
Event Details:

Make sure your New Year's resolutions stay strong and don't fade away!

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.

Taylor-Made Quilts

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A & B (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Home and Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you want to learn tips and techniques to create beautiful quilts, this is your class! Join us on Saturdays(May 25, June 1st & 8th) for a fun, creative and relaxing experienc...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (ESB)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Home and Garden
Event Details:

If you want to learn tips and techniques to create beautiful quilts, this is your class! Join us on Saturdays

(May 25, June 1st & 8th) for a fun, creative and relaxing experience!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Sowing the Seeds for My Community

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Library Support
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Every 4th Saturday, from 1-4 p.m., Mr. James Williams of Sowing Seeds Enterprises will offer free haircuts to our patrons. Patrons must be between the ages of 3-17 in order to take...

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library Support
Event Details:

Every 4th Saturday, from 1-4 p.m., Mr. James Williams of Sowing Seeds Enterprises will offer free haircuts to our patrons. Patrons must be between the ages of 3-17 in order to take part in this event.
 

Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read...

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

Join us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read a page from the suggested book aloud.

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.

Advanced ESL Reading Group

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read...

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

Join us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read a page from the suggested book aloud.

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.

Frayser Spring Art Workshop

Frayser Spring Art Workshop For Children With Violet Newborn

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

The Frayser Branch library presents a Spring Art Workshop for Children. Violet Newborn, artist, author, creative life skills Instructor, and founder of the Compassion Arts Recovery...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

The Frayser Branch library presents a Spring Art Workshop for Children.

A Beautiful Mind book cover and movie poster

I Read That Movie @ the Library: A BEAUTIFUL MIND

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

For May, which has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month since 1949, our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, will read A Beautiful Mind, the 1998 ...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Event Details:

For May, which has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month since 1949, our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, will read A Beautiful Mind, the 1998 biography of Nobel Prize-winner John Nash by Sylvia Nasar,

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

One Room School House Crochet Class

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Family Learning Lab at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you've ever wanted to join a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to look, then you've come to the right place. Beginners or advance crocheters are welcome to...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you've ever wanted to join a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to look, then you've come to the right place. Beginners or advance crocheters are welcome to share their ideas and the fun. 

Look Good, Feel Good: Learn from a pageant winner how to shine inside and out!

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at North Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to look and feel good while also taking care of your health and well-being? Join us for a fun and informative series of events hosted by Miss Black South M...

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to look and feel good while also taking care of your health and well-being?

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.

Painting Party

Paint & Jam

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens are invited to hang out and create artwith friends. As we bring out the inner artistand paint the day away. There will be food,games, activities, and lots of FUN. The BestArt...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Teens are invited to hang out and create art
with friends. As we bring out the inner artist
and paint the day away. There will be food,
games, activities, and lots of FUN. The Best
Art work wins a prize.

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.

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, May 27, 2024 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.

Gadget Lab

Monday, May 27, 2024 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.