Event List

Filters
Age Group
Person sitting at table in front of sewing machine, smiling and holding up her finished project, a small pouch with a zipper.

Cherokee Sewing Club

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Home and Garden
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

This is a small, project based sewing class, aimed at beginners and people just learning to sew, although more experienced sewers will have fun too!  All fabric, sewing machin...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home and Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

This is a small, project based sewing class, aimed at beginners and people just learning to sew, although more experienced sewers will have fun too!

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.

AI Art for Beginners

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about AI art with this free program! No computer skills are needed to participate! Just bring yourself. We'll have live demos with AI tools and lots of opportunity for audien...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Learn about AI art with this free program! No computer skills are needed to participate! Just bring yourself. We'll have live demos with AI tools and lots of opportunity for audience participation. 

 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Japanese Culture Club

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture. The club will focus on immersing attendees in Japanese cust...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Program Type: Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

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.

Vinyasa Yoga with Marcella Simien poster

Vinyasa Yoga with Marcella Simien

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us on November 2, 11am-12pm at the Orange Mound Branch for Vinyasa Yoga with Marcella Simien! Although you may know her as the front woman behind the alchemy of Memphis soul a...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us on November 2, 11am-12pm at the Orange Mound Branch for Vinyasa Yoga with Marcella Simien!

Meet the Authors - Jalen and James Hines

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Cultural Awareness, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Meet Jalen and James Hines. Authors of over 17 children's books. Hear how the two brothers from the Raleigh community began their journey of becoming published authors. 

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Cultural Awareness, Story Times
Event Details:

Meet Jalen and James Hines. Authors of over 17 children's books. Hear how the two brothers from the Raleigh community began their journey of becoming published authors. 

Frayser Book Club

Frayser Book Club

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Meeting Room (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
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, Adults-Seniors
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.

AARP Senior Game Day

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Relax with friends during an afternoon of fun and games.

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

Relax with friends during an afternoon of fun and games.

Three of the book club members!

Tween Book Club: Chat & Chew

Saturday, November 2, 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

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.

Tween Scene Yoga

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Floor at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Event Details:

Grab a mat and join us at Hollywood as we discover a fun way to de-stress and stay active! We'll explore yoga poses, breathing exercises, and mindfulness techniques as we find bala...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Grab a mat and join us at Hollywood as we discover a fun way to de-stress and stay active! We'll explore yoga poses, breathing exercises, and mindfulness techniques as we find balance!

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.

capes

Crafternoon! - Super Hero Capes

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Calling all superheroes! Ready to create your very own cape and unleash your superpowers? Join us for a fun-filled crafternoon cape-making class! We’ll help you cut out and decorat...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Calling all superheroes! Ready to create your very own cape and unleash your superpowers? Join us for a fun-filled crafternoon cape-making class! We’ll help you cut out and decorate your cape with all kinds of fun and colorful materials.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Come enjoy the fantastic musical Color Purple!

South Movie Day

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Come join us to watch the fantastic movie/musical the COLOR PURPLE starting Fantasia and Taraji P Henson. You will laugh cry and enjoy the gathering.

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Come join us to watch the fantastic movie/musical the COLOR PURPLE starting Fantasia and Taraji P Henson. You will laugh cry and enjoy the gathering.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Excited woman at Cherokee Library holding up finished project with a big smile.

Cherokee Sewing Club

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Home and Garden
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

This is a small, project based sewing class, aimed at beginners and people just learning to sew, although more experienced sewers will have fun too!  All fabric, sewing machin...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home and Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This is a small, project based sewing class, aimed at beginners and people just learning to sew, although more experienced sewers will have fun too!

Free Tech Support at the Library (available in four languages)

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need help with your phone, laptop, tablet, email, photos, videos, etc.? Come to the library for free one on-one tech support! Our staff member Gretchen speaks English, Spanish, Fre...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Need help with your phone, laptop, tablet, email, photos, videos, etc.? Come to the library for free one on-one tech support!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read a page from the suggested book aloud.

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.

Movie Days at East Shelby Library

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Library for a movie day every other Saturday from 3-5 PM. What adventures will you experience that day? You'll have to come see the movie to find out!Mov...

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Library for a movie day every other Saturday from 3-5 PM. What adventures will you experience that day? You'll have to come see the movie to find out!

Life After High School: ACT Prep

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
College Preparation, Job and Career
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

In this 3-Part Workshop, instructors with 901 Prep will provide attendees with overall test-taking strategies, specialized lessons on all 4 parts of the ACT exam, and a full-length...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Preparation, Job and Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

In this 3-Part Workshop, instructors with 901 Prep will provide attendees with overall test-taking strategies, specialized lessons on all 4 parts of the ACT exam, and a full-length ACT exam and evaluation.

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.

Cordova Fall Movie Night

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the 2nd annual Cordova Fall Movie Night! We will have excited movies, snacks, and movie box giveaways!Outdoor movie nights will take place next to the book drop an...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for the 2nd annual Cordova Fall Movie Night! 

We will have excited movies, snacks, and movie box giveaways!

Outdoor movie nights will take place next to the book drop and indoor movie nights will be in Room A.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Free ACT Prep Workshop by Inquisitive Mind Tutoring

Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
CLOUD901
Program Type:
College Preparation
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This event has been rescheduled to Sunday, November 3rd in the Central Library Lobby.Presented by Inquisitive Mind Tutoring. Join us for a comprehensive and FREE ACT prep workshop ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Preparation
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This event has been rescheduled to Sunday, November 3rd in the Central Library Lobby.

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.

pinecone bird feeder

Feathered Friends Fall Craft Kit

All Day
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Home and Garden
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Throughout the month of November, stop by the Orange Mound Library to pick up your take-home kit and create a pinecone bird feeder! Each kit includes a pinecone, peanut butter, and...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Home and Garden
Event Details:

Throughout the month of November, stop by the Orange Mound Library to pick up your take-home kit and create a pinecone bird feeder!

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.

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Job and Career, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 ...

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.

Pre-School Storytime

Monday, November 4, 2024 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)
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. Groups must pre-register.

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:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. 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.

Story Time

Baby Story Time

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

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.

VA HCHV and LINC/211 Homeless Veterans Outreach

VA HCHV and LINC/211 Outreach for Homeless Veterans

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Veterans Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

 Attention Veterans in Memphis: If you’re struggling with homelessness, help is available! Join us at the Memphis Public Library starting Monday, September 16, 2024, from 10:3...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Veterans Assistance
Event Details:

 

Attention Veterans in Memphis: If you’re struggling with homelessness, help is available!

Family Storytime

Monday, November 4, 2024 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)
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.East Shelb...

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.