This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed The Writer's Block 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Connect Crew Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed The Writer's Block 6:00pm - 8:00pm Connect Crew Library Branch: Connect Crew Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing Event Details: Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors East Shelby Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm East Shelby Library Library Branch: East Shelby Library Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc. Event Details: Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 22 2025 Thu Long Live the King of Chess @ South 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens South Library This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 22 2025 Thu Long Live the King of Chess @ South 3:30pm - 4:30pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Games, STEAM stem
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Public Speaking 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Cherokee Library Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu Public Speaking 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 4:30pm - 5:30pm Cherokee Library Open Library Branch: Cherokee Library Room: Meeting Room (CHE) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Language Classes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: “SPEAK THE SPEECH!” is a focused public speaking workshop designed to teach participants the rudiments of public speaking (often, threatening) in a non-threatening confidence building manner. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 2025 Fri Getting Started with Excel 365 10:30am - 12:30pm Teens, Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 2025 Fri Getting Started with Excel 365 10:30am - 12:30pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including:
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 23 2025 Fri A Symphony of Art, Music & Mindfulness 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 23 2025 Fri A Symphony of Art, Music & Mindfulness 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 11:00am - 12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: This class aims to create an immersive and enriching environment through a fusion of art and music healing. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
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. May 23 2025 Fri Sensory Story Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 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. May 23 2025 Fri Sensory Story Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 23 2025 Fri Open Art Session 3:30pm - 5:30pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Randolph Library This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 23 2025 Fri Open Art Session 3:30pm - 5:30pm Randolph Library Library Branch: Randolph Library Room: Meeting Room (RAN) Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts Event Details: Join us for an Open Art Session at Randolph Library This is your chance to explore your artistic talents in a relaxed and fun environment.You can bring some of your own art supplies or use those that we will provide, including: 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 "Teens" group. May 23 2025 Fri Guitar Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens South Library This event is in the "Teens" group. May 23 2025 Fri Guitar Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Music
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. May 23 2025 Fri LEGO of Your Imagination 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Raleigh Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. May 23 2025 Fri LEGO of Your Imagination 4:00pm - 5:00pm Raleigh Library Library Branch: Raleigh Library Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: 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 "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. May 23 2025 Fri The Floor is Lava!!! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Orange Mound Library 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. May 23 2025 Fri The Floor is Lava!!! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Meeting Room B (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for a fun game of Floor is Lava! 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 23 2025 Fri Basic Conversational Spanish 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 23 2025 Fri Basic Conversational Spanish 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 5:00pm - 6:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Language Classes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 21 Event Details: Classes will cover introductory Spanish terms and keywords commonly used in day-to-day conversations. Lessons will focus on vocabulary, speaking, and some writing skills to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2025 Sat Africa Studies in the 901 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 10:30am - 11:30am Teens, Adults Raleigh Library Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2025 Sat Africa Studies in the 901 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 10:30am - 11:30am Raleigh Library Open Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 27 Event Details: Africa in the City is designed to teach members in the Memphis community about the history and culture of various communities in Africa. Food tastings, mini language lessons, and hands-on activities are features of the program.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 24 2025 Sat Self Discipline the Key to Having More 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Parkway Village Library Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 24 2025 Sat Self Discipline the Key to Having More 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 11:00am - 12:00pm Parkway Village Library Open Library Branch: Parkway Village Library Room: Program Area Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Led by Successful Living Economic & Community Development Corporation, this series explores self-discipline, what defeats us, how it can defeat us, and how to develop, increase, and enhance self-discipline. Instructor: Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2025 Sat Starting a Business from Scratch 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens, Adults Orange Mound Library Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2025 Sat Starting a Business from Scratch 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 11:00am - 12:00pm Orange Mound Library Open Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Genealogy Room (OM) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Business Assistance, Job and Career Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Turn your big ideas into reality with this 4-session crash course in entrepreneurship. Learn the essentials of business planning, branding, digital tools and social media strategies to successfully launch and grow your business. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 24 2025 Sat Drumming & Rhythm 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 24 2025 Sat Drumming & Rhythm 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 2:00pm - 3:00pm Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Open Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room (CRE) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Music Registration Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: This session is designed to teach the basics of rhythm and drumming in a fun and interactive way. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 26 2025 Mon Electronics and Electricity Seminar 10:00am - 12:00pm Teens, Adults Whitehaven Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 26 2025 Mon Electronics and Electricity Seminar 10:00am - 12:00pm Whitehaven Library 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 26 2025 Mon Cordova Writing Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens, Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 26 2025 Mon Cordova Writing Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Cordova Library 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue Beginning Spanish 10:00am - 12:00pm Teens, Adults Whitehaven Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue Beginning Spanish 10:00am - 12:00pm Whitehaven Library 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 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. May 27 2025 Tue Music Therapy Studio: Group Songwriting & Recording 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Hollywood Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group. May 27 2025 Tue Music Therapy Studio: Group Songwriting & Recording 4:00pm - 5:00pm Hollywood Library Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Meeting Room (HOL) Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music Event Details: Join us for a creative music therapy session where teens will collaborate to write and record their own songs! Whether you're a singer, songwriter, or just love music, this workshop offers a fun and supportive space to express yourself. 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. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 27 2025 Tue Writing For Performances 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Cherokee Library Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 27 2025 Tue Writing For Performances 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 4:30pm - 5:30pm Cherokee Library Open Library Branch: Cherokee Library Room: Meeting Room (CHE) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Poetry and Writing Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: This class/workshop will focus on dramatic writing culminating to presenting works on stage including poetry, short stories, and prose in a dramatic form. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 27 2025 Tue English Language Learners 4-Part Virtual Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. May 27 2025 Tue English Language Learners 4-Part Virtual Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 5:00pm - 6:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Citizenship/ESL, Language Classes, Literacy Instruction Registration Required Seats Remaining: 38 Event Details: Classes are designed to teach adults how to pronounce and write some basic English words and phrases. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
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. May 27 2025 Tue Long Live the King!-Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 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. May 27 2025 Tue Long Live the King!-Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 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.
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. May 28 2025 Wed Worth the Risk Youth Arts 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Orange Mound Library Open Registration 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. May 28 2025 Wed Worth the Risk Youth Arts 3:00pm - 5:00pm Orange Mound Library Open Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Meeting Room A (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance, Poetry and Writing Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Express yourself! Every Wednesday from January to May local artist and founder of Color Your Story Onto Mine nonprofit, Violet Newborn, will be hosting a series of social artistry workshops for Memphis youth at the Orange Mound Library. 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.