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Basic Computer Class

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults-Seniors
Gaston Park Library
Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Learning the basic operations of the computer.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Let's Luau Together @ Levi!

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Oak Street Health Center is presenting a complimentary Hawaiian-style lunch, giveaways and music for our seniors on June 12 at 3676 South Third St from 12-1:30 p.m.! 

Come and Let's Luau Together!

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Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Book Bachelor in Paradise

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Color Your World - EM, Games
Event Details:

Fall in love with a new book! Throughout this series, participants will "date" six romance novels of their choice. On June 12th, we will each check out six books and take them home to start reading.

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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Computer Classes

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

In our Computer Basics series, customers will learn skills such as using a mouse, typing on a keyboard, using a search engine, and much more!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

MALS - Consumer/Benefits/Tax Advice Clinic

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Legal Assistance
Event Details:

Memphis Area Legal Service offers free consultations to the public each second Friday of the month at 2pm. Appointments are by first come, first served.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Red Cross CPR Training

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, Nonprofit Assistance
Registration Required
Event Details:

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
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Japanese Culture Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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: 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

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Color-In Poetry

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A little black-out poetry with a colorful twist! Take some time to indulge your artsy side with this calming craft.

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

Juneteenth Fest at Cordova

11:00am - 3:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Games, Holidays, Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Please join us for the fourth annual Juneteenth Fest at Cordova Library!

Come support local Memphis businesses selling food, drinks, accessories, home decor, and other fun merchandise. 

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 "Adults-Seniors" group.

Get Your Groove On Line Dancing Sessions!

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adults-Seniors
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

It’s not only working out and burning calories, but also dancing and having fun! Join our classes on the second Saturday, February through November.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Game Day

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults-Seniors
North Library
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.  😊

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Photograph Notice

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

The People's Poetry Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Curious about poetry? Is it for you? Join us at the Orange Mound Library for The People's Poetry Club, where we prefer poems that speak to you instead of at you.

 

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
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East Shelby Library : Movie Day

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies

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.

Juneteenth Paint and Sip at the Genealogy Center!

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Neighborhood Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a vibrant and empowering Juneteenth Paint & Sip Party, where creativity meets celebration! This event is a tribute to freedom, history, and culture, as we come together to honor Juneteenth.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

VA HCHV and LINC/211 Outreach for Homeless Veterans

10:30am - 1:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Musical Bingo

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Games, History/Genealogy, Music
Event Details:

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

East Shelby Library: Computer Classes

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
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.

Juneteenth Family Storytime!!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Theater
Event Details:

Come and join us as we celebrate Juneteenth! The National Civil Rights Museum will host its "Small but Mighty Storytime" series that focuses on peacemaking, kindness, and positive social change at the Orange Mound Library.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

3D Printer Appointment

All Day
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Raleigh Branch Library is excited to be offering individual appointments for use of our 3D printer this summer! 

Please read the rules before registering for an appointment:

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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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Home Herbalist: Teas, Syrups, and Tinctures

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Cooking and Food, Gardening, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring out your inner apothecary with Home Herbalist: Teas, Syrups, and Tinctures! Visit the Frayser Branch Library for an engaging session about herbal remedies.

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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Computer Classes

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

In our Computer Basics series, customers will learn skills such as using a mouse, typing on a keyboard, using a search engine, and much more!

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 "Adults-Seniors" group.

Let's Make A Song

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults-Seniors
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Enjoy making your own song with other and having fun doing it.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Kashjimer & Co. Live Concert

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music
Event Details:

Come enjoy a great concert presented by Creative Aging with Kashjimer & Co. performing some great classic hits. More details to come soon.