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Beginning Spanish

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: 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.

Backdrop is the Cossitt Library with dozens of people in front with cameras.

Editing Crash Course

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join this editing crash course with Marius Harrell, Gabrielle Duffie, and Jarvis Hughes!

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join this editing crash course with Marius Harrell, Gabrielle Duffie, and Jarvis Hughes!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Lit at the Library: Living Poets Society

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Literature Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

 Living Poets SocietyApril 25-May 30Thursdays 6-8pmWith due respect to Mr. Keating from the film Dead Poets Society, too many of us associate the traditional study of poetry w...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Literature Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

 

Living Poets Society

April 25-May 30
Thursdays 6-8pm

With due respect to Mr.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Zumba Fitness at Raleigh

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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 flexib...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 register online. Attendance is limited.

Computer Basics Class

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you new to computers or looking to freshen up on your skills? Please join us for our computer basics class! Come learn about accessing essential tools on the desktop and on the...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Are you new to computers or looking to freshen up on your skills? Please join us for our computer basics class! Come learn about accessing essential tools on the desktop and on the web. We can't wait for you to join us! 

Sensory Storytime

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
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)
Event Details:

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

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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LENA Orientation

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Adults
Event Details:

Through language-enhanced parent education, we hope to enhance the knowledge you already have of child development, particularly in language and social-emotional development throug...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

Through language-enhanced parent education, we hope to enhance the knowledge you already have of child development, particularly in language and social-emotional development through LENA Research coupled with Nurturing Parenting and Adverse Childh

Parkway Village Tea Party

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Area at Parkway Village Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

You're invited to the Parkway Village Library Tea Party!Come to taste and learn about the origins of delicious teas from around the world! Play tea-related games and enjoy compleme...

Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

You're invited to the Parkway Village Library Tea Party!

Come to taste and learn about the origins of delicious teas from around the world! Play tea-related games and enjoy complementary treats along with your tea. 

The Memphis Fire Department making smoothies with Y on the Fly during the Frayser Fun Fest!

25th Annual Frayser Fun Fest

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Games, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the 25th annual Frayser Fun Fest! Enjoy vendors, games, and more as we say goodbye to the old Frayser Branch building.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Games, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Join us for the 25th annual Frayser Fun Fest! Enjoy vendors, games, and more as we say goodbye to the old Frayser Branch building.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Volunteer Fair for Adults

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Neighborhood Events, Nonprofit Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older are invited to join us on Friday, May 31 from 2:00-5:00 for a VOLUNTEER FAIR. We will be hosting representatives from various non-profits to talk about their or...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Neighborhood Events, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Adults 18 and older are invited to join us on Friday, May 31 from 2:00-5:00 for a VOLUNTEER FAIR.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Les Passees Kids On The Block Puppeteers

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Theater
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Les Passees Kids On The Block is an is an award-winning international program whose mission is to educate children about social concerns and differences using puppets, giving them ...

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Theater
Event Details:

Les Passees Kids On The Block is an is an award-winning international program whose mission is to educate children about social concerns and differences using puppets, giving them the skills to stay safe and healthy. 

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Teens Turn Up Fridays

Friday, May 31, 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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Sit & Stitch

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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.  

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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.  

Explore Memphis kick-off

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for a kickoff to this summer's fun!  All kinds of activities including water balloons, glitter frisbees, all you can eat popsicles and water...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for a kickoff to this summer's fun!  All kinds of activities including water balloons, glitter frisbees, all you can eat popsicles and watergun t-shirt painting.

People stepping, Chicago-style!

Chicago Stepping @ Levi

Saturday, June 1, 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

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Frayser Book Club

Frayser Book Club

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Meeting Room (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Frayser Book Club for a lively book discussion! Listen and discuss plot points, writing style, and hidden messages in the novel. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect...

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join the Frayser Book Club for a lively book discussion! Listen and discuss plot points, writing style, and hidden messages in the novel.

Crafternoons at Cossitt

Saturday, June 1, 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!

Taylor-Made Quilts

Saturday, June 1, 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:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
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: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
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.

Lady Justice

Do It Yourself Small Claim Filing 4-Part Virtual Series (Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Summer)

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This 4-part class will share with individuals the process of filing a small claim in Shelby County General Sessions Court on their own behalf (pro se). It will cover the court’s ru...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal Assistance
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This 4-part class will share with individuals the process of filing a small claim in Shelby County General Sessions Court on their own behalf (pro se).

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Financial Wellness-Should I Refinance My Home

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (BAR) at Bartlett Library
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our third in a series of Financial Wellness Programs; Should I Refinance My Home, presented by Tyonda Brown/Regions Bank. Learn how to compare the cost vs. the benefit ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Personal Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Join us for our third in a series of Financial Wellness Programs; Should I Refinance My Home, presented by Tyonda Brown/Regions Bank. Learn how to compare the cost vs. the benefit of refinancing your mortgage. Please Register Here.

OPERATION HOPE Workshop--First-Time Home Buyers

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Free empowerment home buying program! Learn about the process of home-buying and what to expect when purchasing your first home with Darfeis Williams, financial wellbeing coac...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Neighborhood Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Free empowerment home buying program! 

Learn about the process of home-buying and what to expect when purchasing your first home with Darfeis Williams, financial wellbeing coach for OPERATION HOPE.

Registration is required.

Special Notes

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Three of the book club members!

Tween Book Club: Chat & Chew

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Tweens, join us in a page turning of new and exciting books just for you!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Tweens, join us in a page turning of new and exciting books just for you!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Arts and Crafts @ Levi

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know that arts and crafts aren't just for kids? Come and join us at Levi as we explore the mind of creativity. Our workshops will help relieve stress and depression, as wel...

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Did you know that arts and crafts aren't just for kids? Come and join us at Levi as we explore the mind of creativity. Our workshops will help relieve stress and depression, as well as decrease age-related cognitive impairment. 

Explore Memphest/Summer Reading Kickoff

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Neighborhood Events, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city AND the start of Summer Reading!  Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts. Learn ab...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Neighborhood Events, Story Times
Event Details:

Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city AND the start of Summer Reading!  Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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