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Switch It Up! Game Day

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Ready for some friendly competition this year! 2025 is the year of gaming! Let's have some fun playing video games. We'll have a different game for every month. Will you be the one...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Ready for some friendly competition this year! 2025 is the year of gaming! Let's have some fun playing video games. We'll have a different game for every month. Will you be the one to go home with bragging rights?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Adult Gameday

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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. 

chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, July 8, 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
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 ev...

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.

Bingo

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A wonderful time where we win prizes and make new friends.

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

A wonderful time where we win prizes and make new friends.

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.

Game Day

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Game Day at North Branch will consist of a friendly game called Bid Whist. This game is fun, challenging, and can help seniors improve their memory, concentration, and social skill...

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Game Day at North Branch will consist of a friendly game called Bid Whist. This game is fun, challenging, and can help seniors improve their memory, concentration, and social skills.  😊

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.

Knights of the Square Table Chess Club

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Branch Library for some classic Chess fun! Play Chess with people in your community and learn some new strategies while you're at it. This club will be p...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Branch Library for some classic Chess fun! Play Chess with people in your community and learn some new strategies while you're at it. This club will be part educational and tons of practice!

Creative Customs: Crossfire Crosswords

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Gain bragging rights and maybe even prizes like candy and trinkets as you try to solve our monthly themed crossword puzzles. Think you can solve them faster than the next person?&n...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Gain bragging rights and maybe even prizes like candy and trinkets as you try to solve our monthly themed crossword puzzles. Think you can solve them faster than the next person? 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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
Event Details:

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.

chess board

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
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 ev...

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.

Bingo Wednesday @ Levi

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday!If you have any questions, please call us at 901-415-2773!

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday!

If you have any questions, please call us at 901-415-2773!

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.

Adult Gameday

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

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. 

chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, July 22, 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
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 ev...

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.

Adult Gameday - Bingo Edition

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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.

chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, July 29, 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
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 ev...

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.

Bingo Wednesday @ Levi

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday!If you have any questions, please call us at 901-415-2773!

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday!

If you have any questions, please call us at 901-415-2773!

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.

Switch It Up! Game Day

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Ready for some friendly competition this year! 2025 is the year of gaming! Let's have some fun playing video games. We'll have a different game for every month. Will you be the one...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Ready for some friendly competition this year! 2025 is the year of gaming! Let's have some fun playing video games. We'll have a different game for every month. Will you be the one to go home with bragging rights?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Adult Gameday

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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. 

chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, August 5, 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
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 ev...

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.

Game Day

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Games, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Game Day at North Branch will consist of a friendly game called Bid Whist. This game is fun, challenging, and can help seniors improve their memory, concentration, and social skill...

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Game Day at North Branch will consist of a friendly game called Bid Whist. This game is fun, challenging, and can help seniors improve their memory, concentration, and social skills.  😊

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.

Creative Customs: Crossfire Crosswords

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Gain bragging rights and maybe even prizes like candy and trinkets as you try to solve our monthly themed crossword puzzles. Think you can solve them faster than the next person?&n...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Gain bragging rights and maybe even prizes like candy and trinkets as you try to solve our monthly themed crossword puzzles. Think you can solve them faster than the next person? 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Adult Gameday - Bingo Edition

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

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.

Adult Social Hour - Book Swap Event

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Information, Games, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling young adults! Join us for a social hour at the library! In this session, we will bring some books that we no longer want to swap with fellow readers! The goal is to leave w...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Information, Games, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Calling young adults! Join us for a social hour at the library! In this session, we will bring some books that we no longer want to swap with fellow readers! The goal is to leave with as many books as you bring.

chess board

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, August 12, 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
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 ev...

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.

Bingo Wednesday @ Levi

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday!If you have any questions, please call us at 901-415-2773!

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday!

If you have any questions, please call us at 901-415-2773!

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.