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Lit at the Library: The Memoir

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Literature Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Lit at the Library: The Memoir

Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 pm

May 15-June 26 (No class on June 19)

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Literature Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lit at the Library: The Memoir

Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 pm

May 15-June 26 (No class on June 19)

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zumba Fitness at Raleigh

Thursday, June 5, 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

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.

Computer Basics with Windows 10

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Computer Lab at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a Computer Basics with Microsoft Windows 10.  This operating system for Windows offers a array of enhancements and functionality in an easy to use interface.  The training teaches the most basic skills needed to operate a Lib

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Computer Basics with Microsoft Windows 10.  This operating system for Windows offers a array of enhancements and functionality in an easy to use interface.  The training teaches the most basic skills needed to operate a Lib

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.

Sensory Story Time

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

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!

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! 

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

Everybody Has Rhythm: An Inspirational and Fun Experience For Beginning and Intermediate Drummers

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Library Support, Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm ,  this program is for you.

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Library Support, Music
Event Details:

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm ,  this program is for you.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

All-Girls Robotics Camp

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Color Your World - EM, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens

All-Girls Robotics Camp is an opportunity for teens to build skills in of coding, using power tools, building robots, and working as a team.

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, STEAM stem
Event Details:

All-Girls Robotics Camp is an opportunity for teens to build skills in of coding, using power tools, building robots, and working as a team.

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.

Filmmaking Camp

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Video Production Lab at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Color Your World - EM, STEAM arts, Theater
Age Group:
Teens

Lights, camera, action! This summer at CLOUD901, teens will dive into the exciting world of filmmaking. From script to screen, students will learn the entire movie-making process, including storytelling, cinematography, directing, and editing.

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, STEAM arts, Theater
Event Details:

Lights, camera, action! This summer at CLOUD901, teens will dive into the exciting world of filmmaking. From script to screen, students will learn the entire movie-making process, including storytelling, cinematography, directing, and editing.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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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.

Family Bingo Zone

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Color Your World - EM, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come, relax, and enjoy playing Bingo with the whole family.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Games
Event Details:

Come, relax, and enjoy playing Bingo with the whole family.

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.

Keeping Your Landscape Looking Good All Summer

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Area at Parkway Village Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Information that will be shared:  what you need to do keep your plants and grass looking good during the hot summer weather, such as watering, fertilizing, and pruning plants with diseases.  Presented by Booker T.

Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Information that will be shared:  what you need to do keep your plants and grass looking good during the hot summer weather, such as watering, fertilizing, and pruning plants with diseases.  Presented by Booker T.

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.

WKNO: Ziggy's Arts Adventure

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Music, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Join WKNO for a fun, hands-on workshop that invites families to explore the arts through storytelling, music, and movement--drawing inspiration from Louisiana Public Broadcasting's digital series Ziggy's Arts Adventure.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Join WKNO for a fun, hands-on workshop that invites families to explore the arts through storytelling, music, and movement--drawing inspiration from Louisiana Public Broadcasting's digital series Ziggy's Arts Adventure.

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.

Computer Classes

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

In our Computer Basics series, customers will learn skills such as using a mouse, typing on a keyboard, using a search engine, and much more!

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

In our Computer Basics series, customers will learn skills such as using a mouse, typing on a keyboard, using a search engine, and much more!

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.

Friendship Story Time

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Color Your World - EM, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Sunday, June 8th is National Friend Day, so we're celebrating the Friday before with a Friendship Story Time!

 

Come join us in the Story Time room for songs, stories and fun!

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Story Times
Event Details:

Sunday, June 8th is National Friend Day, so we're celebrating the Friday before with a Friendship Story Time!

 

Come join us in the Story Time room for songs, stories and fun!

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

King's Court Chess Club

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Color Your World - EM, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Games
Event Details:

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!

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.

Guitar Club

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at South Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Teens

Learn the basics or just jam out. South Branch Library has guitars ready to strum and a guitarist ready to teach. All you need is the will to learn. 

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Learn the basics or just jam out. South Branch Library has guitars ready to strum and a guitarist ready to teach. All you need is the will to learn. 

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.

LEGO of Your Imagination

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Color Your World - EM, Games, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you!

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sit & Stitch

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Adults

Are you interested in crocheting or knitting? If so, this program is for you. Memphis Yarnworks is hosting a Sit & Stitch session. Please bring your own supplies.  

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Are you interested in crocheting or knitting? If so, this program is for you. Memphis Yarnworks is hosting a Sit & Stitch session. Please bring your own supplies.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Frayser Friends of the Library Meeting

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A & B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Library Support
Age Group:
Adults

Support your library! Join the Frayser Friends of the Library monthly meeting. Learn about upcoming programs, events, and more arriving at your Frayser Library. 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Support
Event Details:

Support your library! Join the Frayser Friends of the Library monthly meeting. Learn about upcoming programs, events, and more arriving at your Frayser 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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.

Little Readers' Roundup

Saturday, June 7, 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)

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

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.

Reading in the Rays

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us in the Green Space behind the Orange Mound Library! Relax, touch some grass, and a book too. Outdoor furniture will be provided but feel free to bring your own. 

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us in the Green Space behind the Orange Mound Library! Relax, touch some grass, and a book too. Outdoor furniture will be provided but feel free to bring your own. 

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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.

Family Storytime - Father's Day

Saturday, June 7, 2025 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)

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.

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.

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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group.

Fossils!

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Fossils!  Learn about how Fossils form.  See Fossils from the Pink Palace.  Then dig a Fossil of your own to take home.

For all ages.  No registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: STEAM stem
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Fossils!  Learn about how Fossils form.  See Fossils from the Pink Palace.  Then dig a Fossil of your own to take home.

For all ages.  No registration is needed.

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.

Ranger Visit with T. O. Fuller State Park

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Color Your World - EM, Community Information
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Please join us for a special program with T. O. Fuller State Park! Come hear a ranger talk about the all the wonderful things the park has to offer and meet some animal friends who call it their home. 

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Community Information
Event Details:

Please join us for a special program with T. O. Fuller State Park! Come hear a ranger talk about the all the wonderful things the park has to offer and meet some animal friends who call it their home. 

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.

South Book Sale

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Library Support
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come support the South branch library and add some great books to your personal collection.

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (SOU)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Library Support
Event Details:

Come support the South branch library and add some great books to your personal collection.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.