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Line Dancing @ Levi

12:30pm - 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:

Keepin' it Live at Levi: Come join us for our free nine-week line dancing workshop! Beginners will learn the basic steps as they continue to advance at their own speed. But above all, participants will be having fun!

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 "Adults" group.

Power Hour Gym @ Levi

12:30pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!


 

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, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Coffee and Conversations

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zumba Fitness at Raleigh

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.

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

Computer Basics Class

10:30am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Event Details:

Are you new to computers or looking to freshen up on your skills? Please join us for our computer basics class! Come learn about accessing essential tools on the desktop and on the web. We can't wait for you to join us! 

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

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
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: 19
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 "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.

Comic Con Art Contest

10:00am - 3:00pm
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: Goodwyn Gallery
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Submissions are now open for Memphis Public Libraries Comic Con Art Contest. If accepted, your comic-themed art will hang in the Benjamin L. Hooks' Goodwyn Art Gallery for the month of May, and will be entered into the art contest.

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.

Memfis: Historias y Memorias Latino Americanas

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, Citizenship/ESL, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

¡Cuenta tu historia! ¿Has vivido en Memphis más de 20 años? ¿Naciste en Latino América? ¿Hablas español? Participa en este taller dirigido para escribir tu historia del primer año que viviste en Memphis.

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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.

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
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.
Registration
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business Assistance, Job and Career
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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 "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.

Mommy and Me/ Family Open Mic

11:30am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Event Details:

Are you a creative caregiver that needs an expressive outlet for you and your family? 

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 "Adults" group.

Spanish for Beginners

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. No registration needed.

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 "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.

Rescheduled: The Newborn Jazz and Arts Heritage Festival

1:00pm - 5:00pm
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 & B (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

**This event has been rescheduled from April 5**

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 Tech Support at the Library (available in four languages)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.

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.

Color Your World Summer Kickoff

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Games, Music, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Come hang out with us at the Raleigh Library for our Color Your World Summer Kickoff! We're celebrating the start of our summer reading fun and saying goodbye to the school year with a dance party, bracelet swaps, tasty food, and games!

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 "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.

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.

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Line Dancing @ Levi

12:30pm - 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:

Keepin' it Live at Levi: Come join us for our free nine-week line dancing workshop! Beginners will learn the basic steps as they continue to advance at their own speed. But above all, participants will be having fun!

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 "Adults" group.

Power Hour Gym @ Levi

12:30pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!


 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Cordova Writing Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
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 "Adults" group.

Epistolary Healing: Letters Unsent

6:00pm - 11:45pm
Adults
Whitehaven Library
Registration
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

EPISTOLARY HEALING: LETTERS UNSENT. 

A transformative 6-week letter writing workshop.

Unwritten words carry weight. What would happen if you finally gave them an assigned space?

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.