This event is in the "Adults" group Candle Making Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room (GPK) at Gaston Park Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Create candles from scratch by melting wax, adding color, fragrance, wick and decorating the candle holder. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Candle Making 12:00pm–2:00pm Gaston Park Library Full Library Branch: Gaston Park Library Room: Meeting Room (GPK) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create candles from scratch by melting wax, adding color, fragrance, wick and decorating the candle holder.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Picture This: Photography for Small Biz & Social Media Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Family Learning Lab at Raleigh Library Program Type: Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, Job and Career Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Perfect your photo game! Learn how to take clean, scroll-stopping photos to promote your brand, small business, or side hustle. We’ll cover lighting, composition, product photography, and simple editing tools like Canva. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Picture This: Photography for Small Biz & Social Media 12:00pm–2:00pm Raleigh Library Open Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Family Learning Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, Job and Career Registration Required Event Details: Perfect your photo game! Learn how to take clean, scroll-stopping photos to promote your brand, small business, or side hustle. We’ll cover lighting, composition, product photography, and simple editing tools like Canva. 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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Chat & Chew Tween Book Club Saturday, August 23, 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) Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together! View Details This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Chat & Chew Tween Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm East Shelby Library 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 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 Spanish for Beginners Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library Program Type: Language Classes Age Group: Adults Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. No registration needed. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Spanish for Beginners 1:00pm–2:00pm Cordova Library 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 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 This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group South Movie Day Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Movie showing TBA soon! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Aug 23 2025 Sat South Movie Day 1:00pm–3:00pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Room: Meeting Room (SOU) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Movies Event Details: Movie showing TBA soon! 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 Life & Lit Book Club Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Raleigh Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors We are excited to host this book club, led by local author Andrea Hardaway! Books are chosen each month by attendees. All genres are welcome, but this group loves nonfiction, inspirational, and must-read books by contemporary black authors. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Life & Lit Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Raleigh Library Open Library Branch: Raleigh Library Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: We are excited to host this book club, led by local author Andrea Hardaway! Books are chosen each month by attendees. All genres are welcome, but this group loves nonfiction, inspirational, and must-read books by contemporary black authors.
This event is in the "Adults" group Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Story Time Room at Cordova Library Program Type: Citizenship/ESL Age Group: Adults Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group I Read That Movie @ the Library: JAWS Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies Age Group: Teens, Adults For August, our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, features a book selection and movie that remain cultural touchstones over half a century after their publication and release. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 23 2025 Sat I Read That Movie @ the Library: JAWS 2:00pm–5:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies Event Details: For August, our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, features a book selection and movie that remain cultural touchstones over half a century after their publication and release. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Bookish Book Club Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Bookish Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Officer Geoffrey Redd Library 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Pride & Prejudice Party Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:15pm Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Ladies and gentlemen, you are cordially invited to a screening of Pride & Prejudice (2005). Tea service will be provided.Regency-era attire is encouraged, though far from required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Pride & Prejudice Party 3:00pm–5:15pm Randolph Library Library Branch: Randolph Library Room: Meeting Room (RAN) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Movies Event Details: Ladies and gentlemen, you are cordially invited to a screening of Pride & Prejudice (2005). Tea service will be provided.Regency-era attire is encouraged, though far from 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.
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 Culinary Arts & Entrepreneurship Community Intro Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm Kitchen at Raleigh Library Program Type: Business Assistance, Cooking and Food Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors I’m excited to invite you to a special community event on Saturday, August 23,2025 from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Raleigh Library to introduce my new role as the Innovator-in-Residence (IIR) focused on Culinary Arts & Entrepreneurship. Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Aug 23 2025 Sat Culinary Arts & Entrepreneurship Community Intro 4:00pm–5:45pm Raleigh Library Open Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Kitchen Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Business Assistance, Cooking and Food Registration Required Event Details: I’m excited to invite you to a special community event on Saturday, August 23,2025 from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Raleigh Library to introduce my new role as the Innovator-in-Residence (IIR) focused on Culinary Arts & Entrepreneurship. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Electronics and Electricity Seminar Monday, August 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library Program Type: Job and Career, STEAM stem Age Group: Teens, Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Electronics and Electricity Seminar 10:00am–12:00pm Whitehaven Library 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. 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 Gadget Lab Monday, August 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Computers and Technology Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Gadget Lab 10:00am–12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 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.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Preschool Story Time Monday, August 25, 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 stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Preschool Story Time 10:15am–11:00am Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 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 stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register. 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 Storytime Monday, August 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Main Floor at Randolph Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Randolph Library Library Branch: Randolph Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft! 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 Baby Story Time Monday, August 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library Program Type: Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Baby Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Raleigh Library 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 0-2. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Foundation Directory Monday, August 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Computer Lab at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Nonprofit Assistance Age Group: Adults Demonstrates how to use Foundation Directory, the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with over 240,000 grantmaker profiles. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Introduction to Foundation Directory 10:30am–12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Nonprofit Assistance Registration Required Event Details: Demonstrates how to use Foundation Directory, the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with over 240,000 grantmaker profiles. 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 Family Storytime Monday, August 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library Program Type: Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Family Storytime 11:00am–11:45am East Shelby Library Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group A Teaspoon of Favor Monday, August 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library Program Type: Cooking and Food Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Spice up your day with A Teaspoon of Favor, a unique library program that stirs together kindness, creativity, and community—with a dash of real spices! Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Cancelled A Teaspoon of Favor 11:00am–1:00pm Levi Library Library Branch: Levi Library Room: Meeting Room (LEV) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cooking and Food Event Details: Spice up your day with A Teaspoon of Favor, a unique library program that stirs together kindness, creativity, and community—with a dash of real spices! 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 "Adults" group Power Hour Gym @ Levi Monday, August 25, 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Power Hour Gym @ Levi 12:30pm–5:00pm Levi Library 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-Seniors" group Creative Aging Studio Course: Intro to Sewing (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) Monday, August 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc. Age Group: Adults-Seniors Learners 65+ register here to join teaching artist Samilia Pelshak for this five-week course exploring View Details This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Creative Aging Studio Course: Intro to Sewing (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) 1:00pm–3:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc. Event Details: Learners 65+ register here to join teaching artist Samilia Pelshak for this five-week course exploring 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 Chicago Stepping @ Levi Monday, August 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library Program Type: Music Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Chicago Stepping is returning to the Levi Library! Join us every Monday and Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. as Ray Hilliard demonstrates the Chicago Style 8 count step-by-step while getting in the groove. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Chicago Stepping @ Levi 2:00pm–3:00pm Levi Library Library Branch: Levi Library Room: Meeting Room (LEV) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Music Event Details: Chicago Stepping is returning to the Levi Library! Join us every Monday and Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. as Ray Hilliard demonstrates the Chicago Style 8 count step-by-step while getting in the groove. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group East Shelby Library: Computer Classes Monday, August 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library Program Type: Computers and Technology Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Aug 25 2025 Mon East Shelby Library: Computer Classes 3:00pm–4:00pm East Shelby Library 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 Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠 Monday, August 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm CLOUD901 Age Group: Teens Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠 3:00pm–6:00pm CLOUD901 Upcoming Library Branch: CLOUD901 Age Group: Teens Registration Required Event Details: Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done. 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.