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Bingo

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join our Fun Thursday Bingo! You will enjoy the laughing, music, bingo games and the good time gathering. 

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.

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

Beginning Spanish (Thursday nights currently on hold)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: 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.

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.

Lit at the Library: The Genres

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Literature Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

American Fiction: The Genres

with instructor Aaron Brame

February 6-March 13, Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm

Room L-56

Tired of reading the same old thing? Interested in trying out a new genre for the first time? 

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.

Free Tax Prep - United Way

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

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

Indian Dance

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come join and learn the overview about Indian culture through dancing. The instructor will teach basic moves of yoga, some dance routines and hand gestures. Let us gather together to learn the dance techniques and have fun!

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

Book Bachelor

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Fall in love with a new book! Throughout this series, participants will "date" five romance novels of their choice. On January 31st, we will each check out five 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.

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

Free Tax Prep - United Way

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

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

Knights of the Square Table Chess Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Branch Library for some classic Chess fun! Play Chess with people in your community and learn some new strategies while you're at it. This club will be part educational and tons of practice!

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.

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

First Time Homebuyer's Session

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

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

Free Tax Prep - United Way

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

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

Crocheting with Grace

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This class will be for adults ages 18 and up. 

The students will learn or sharpen the following skills:

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

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

Free Tax Prep - United Way

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

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

Still Life Acrylic Painting

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults-Seniors
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Offered through Creative Aging Midsouth fpr six consecutive weeks of classes. 

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

Chair Yoga

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come join us for Chair Yoga! It offers a range of benefits including improve flexibility, increased strength, better balance, stress reduction and relax your mind.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Jewelry Making - Free Six-Week Creative Aging Studio Course

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Jewelry Making is a FREE Studio Course for learners 65+ offered by Creative Aging Memphis in partnership with Memphis Public Libraries.

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.

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

IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Business Assistance, Tax Assistance
Event Details:

The IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service will provide information for first-time tax filers and assistance for filers with individual or systemic tax problems.

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

Free Tax Prep - United Way

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

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

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
Event Details:

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

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

Crocheting with Grace

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

This class will be for adults ages 18 and up. 

The students will learn or sharpen the following skills:

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

Beginning Spanish (Thursday nights currently on hold)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: 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.

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.

Lit at the Library: The Genres

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Literature Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

American Fiction: The Genres

with instructor Aaron Brame

February 6-March 13, Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm

Room L-56

Tired of reading the same old thing? Interested in trying out a new genre for the first time? 

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.

Health Screenings w/ Tri State Community Health Center

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Customers are encouraged to come to Whitehaven for a free health screening and medical checkup, if needed, courtesy of the Tri State Community Health Center staff.