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CodeCrafters HTML & Web Design

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning how to code? We have just the class for you! Calling all tweens and teens between ages 12-16 let's learn how to code with CodeCrafters.

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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.

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STEM Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM stem
Event Details:

South's STEM Club will look at different STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) topics each month, from bridges to solar power.

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

Lit at the Library: Living Poets Society

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Literature Classes
Registration 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.

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 Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
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 special sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

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Parkway Village Tea Party

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkway Village Library
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. 

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
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25th Annual Frayser Fun Fest

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Frayser Library
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.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teens Turn Up Fridays

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hollywood Library
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.

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Explore Memphis kick-off

11:00am - 11:45am
Cordova Library
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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
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LF Mobile Health Fair

11:00am - 2:00pm
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Come out and experience the 5th annual Comunity Heath, Wellness, and Safety Resource Fair. 20+ Vendors, Music, Entertainment, Free Food, Etc.

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.

Taylor-Made Quilts

12:30pm - 2:30pm
East Shelby Library
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.

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

Tween Book Club: Chat & Chew

1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Shelby Library
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!

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Friends of the Library

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Explore Memphest/Summer Reading Kickoff

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Randolph Library
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.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Growing To Be Planted Painting Class

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Part of the Creative Sharing Series, this workshop will immerse nature with art. Ms. Liz Hill, professional artist and educator, will instruct a painting class that will provide a creative and unique experience.

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.

Les Passees Kids on the Block puppet show

3:00pm - 3:45pm
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: Theater
Event Details:

Using the art of puppetry, Les Passees's mission is to educate children about social concerns and differences, giving them the skills to stay safe and healthy.

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This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Movie Days at East Shelby Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
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!

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.

Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

See what you can create with our weekly take-home crafts. Available in the children's section every Monday in June and July, while supplies last. (Ages 4+)

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

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.

Young Writers' Workshop - Day 1

10:00am - 5:00pm
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Applications open now!

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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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 and this program is for you.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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.

Hollywood Eats High On The Hog

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hollywood Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food, History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Come and view the award-winning eight-part docu-series "High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America." We will then sample cuisines mentioned in the film. Every Monday in June and July.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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POSTPONED - Summer Cooking Class with UTHSC Health Hub

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Whitehaven Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

POSTPONED TIL LATER 2024.

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.

Cordova Writing Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Movies in the Haven

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Summer is here! Let's kick summer off with a viewing of Into the Spiderverse! Come in and watch Miles learns to control his new powers here at the library with snacks and friends.

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.

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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.