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Power Hour Gym @ Levi

Monday, July 21, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Film with William Edwards

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Event Details:

Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Zines for Tweens

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

Learn the art of zine making in this two-day workshop! Participants will leave with their very own zine of their creation. Light refreshments will be provided.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the art of zine making in this two-day workshop! Participants will leave with their very own zine of their creation. Light refreshments will be provided.  

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Chicago Stepping @ Levi

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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. 

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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

White Station High School Presents Tween Coding Camp

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

This week-long workshop is created for tweens 10-12 who would like an introduction to coding! Presented by the White Station Entrepreneurship Club.

The camp will occur Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25 from 4:00pm-5:00pm.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

This week-long workshop is created for tweens 10-12 who would like an introduction to coding! Presented by the White Station Entrepreneurship Club.

The camp will occur Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25 from 4:00pm-5:00pm.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, July 21, 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

Intro To Video Editing

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Video Production Lab at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

CLOUD 901 Intro to Video Editing: Mastering Adobe Premiere Pro

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

CLOUD 901 Intro to Video Editing: Mastering Adobe Premiere Pro

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

📚 Lit Lounge: Tween Book Chat

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Color Your World - EM
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, Color Your World - EM
Event Details:

Mondays | 5:00–6:00 PM | Tween Zone

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba Fitness at Raleigh

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.

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

Join us for our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

3D Printer Appointment

All Day
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, 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:

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Aerobics Fitness Exercise at Raleigh

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

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

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, July 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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 "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

DiscoverRead

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:45am
Gaston Park Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Children will have the opportunity to read with others to increase literacy.  The children will be using the concept of DiscoverRead and work with some of the components of reading, writing, talking, singing and playing.

Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Children will have the opportunity to read with others to increase literacy.  The children will be using the concept of DiscoverRead and work with some of the components of reading, writing, talking, singing and playing.

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

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Baby Storytime.  Share stories and songs and bubbles.

This week's theme - Come to My House

No 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 Baby Storytime.  Share stories and songs and bubbles.

This week's theme - Come to My House

No registration is needed.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Gameday

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Come out to Hollywood and enjoy an hour of various games and fellowship. 

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

Come out to Hollywood and enjoy an hour of various games and fellowship. 

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Dixon Gallery Art 2 Grow

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us for a special program with Dixon Gallery and Gardens! Participants are invited to learn about art then create their own masterpiece to take home.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a special program with Dixon Gallery and Gardens! Participants are invited to learn about art then create their own masterpiece to take home.

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

Pet Cents Academy

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Community Information, Literacy Instruction, Outreach Event, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us for an engaging event where kids become pet owners for a day! Learn about the responsibilities, costs, and love involved in caring for a pet. Discover why pets are lifelong commitments and valuable members of our families. 

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Community Information, Literacy Instruction, Outreach Event, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging event where kids become pet owners for a day! Learn about the responsibilities, costs, and love involved in caring for a pet. Discover why pets are lifelong commitments and valuable members of our families. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Power Hour Gym @ Levi

Tuesday, July 22, 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: Sandpaper Art

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Explore different textures with this art project where we'll use sandpaper instead of paper as our medium.

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:

Explore different textures with this art project where we'll use sandpaper instead of paper as our medium.

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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Book Folding for Kids & Teens

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Join teaching artist B.J. Foster for this 5-week course and have fun transforming old books into pieces of art. Children and teens will learn how to follow a folding pattern creating a visually interesting three-dimensional image.

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join teaching artist B.J. Foster for this 5-week course and have fun transforming old books into pieces of art. Children and teens will learn how to follow a folding pattern creating a visually interesting three-dimensional image.

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-Seniors" group

Jewelry Making/Creative Aging- REGISTRATION IS FULL!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Come enjoy the calm atmosphere as our senior patron's participant in the introduction to the tools and materials used to create original jewelry. Sponsored by: Creative Aging /Instructor-Queen Clower

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come enjoy the calm atmosphere as our senior patron's participant in the introduction to the tools and materials used to create original jewelry. Sponsored by: Creative Aging /Instructor-Queen Clower

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

Zines for Tweens

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

Learn the art of zine making in this two-day workshop! Participants will leave with their very own zine of their creation. Light refreshments will be provided.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the art of zine making in this two-day workshop! Participants will leave with their very own zine of their creation. Light refreshments will be provided.  

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.