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Long Live the King!-Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
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.

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

A Wider Angle Film Series: ALAM

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

For December, A Wider Angle, our monthly film series highlighting independent global cinema, will screen the 2022 film Alam ("flag" in Arabic), the debut feature film directed by Palestinian director Firas Khoury, whose earlier short

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Line Dancing at Raleigh

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come out, enjoy and have fun learning some of the hottest line dancing steps of many genres of music. For beginners, at Raleigh. 

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.
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.

Easy Step by Step Computer Class for Adults

11:00am - 12:45pm
Adults
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Join us at Hollywood for our weekly technology classes. Learn all about how to best use technology to your advantage! The first hour will be a structured class and the last 45 minutes, we will answer questions about devices. See you there!

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" group.

Bingo Wednesday @ Levi

11:30am - 1:00pm
Adults
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday! Our special guest will be Dale Street!

If you have any questions, please call us at 901-415-2773!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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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.

Coleman Chorus Christmas Performance

11:30am - 1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Holidays, Music
Event Details:

Come in to hear the talented students of Coleman Elementary sing holiday songs that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Performance by grades 3-6th. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bingo

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

North Branch Bingo for Adults is a game of chance that can improve your brain, mood, and health. You mark off numbers on cards as they are called out.

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" group.

Bingo

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Enjoying a game of fun and excitement with adults.

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" group.

Power Hour

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!


 

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

Chair Yoga

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

Chair Yoga is a promising form of exercise for adults to enjoy. We will have a calm atmosphere to relax, meditate, and strengthen your muscle tone.

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.
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Levi's 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Day

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Library Support
Event Details:

As the year comes to a close, we invite our customers to our 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Day! We'll have live music and light refreshments available for everyone!

We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

Learn to Speak English

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Learn to speak English in this intermediate class.

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.

What Are You Cooking?

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Event Details:

Customers can enjoy being a part of this cooking demonstration as a taste tester.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Do you want to become a U. S. Citizen?

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Participants can learn about the United States and prepare for the Citizenship exam.

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

Life After High School: FASFA and CSS

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Whitehaven Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: College Preparation, Community Information, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Join us for Part 1 of our college admissions follow-up series, where we’ll focus on financial planning for secondary education.

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.

Sewing Machine "Training Wheels" Course

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This class will help you learn the ins and outs of your sewing machine, so that you can get started on your sewing goals! Taught by local expert Sharon Sears. 

Please bring your own machine if able.

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.

The Writer's Block

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Connect Crew
Offsite Event
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 "Adults" group.

Yoga with Love

6:15pm - 7:15pm
Adults
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Wind down in a free yoga session with Love! Learn some relaxing breathing techniques, relieve your muscle tension and move your body. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Aerobics Fitness Exercise at Raleigh

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

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.

Getting Started with Microsoft Word 365

10:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This class is designed to introduce the basic functions of  Microsoft Word for Office 365 in order to create professional documents, resumes, and any other text documents.  The following skills will be covered:

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

The Movable Collection Artists Spotlight Series

10:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whitehaven Branch Library and the UrbanArt Collective are proud to present: The Movable Collection Artists Spotlight Series.

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.

Power Hour

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!


 

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

Ornament Painting and Making

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, December 12 at 3:00 to make special, original holiday ornaments. Using your own creativity, paint, and plain plastic ornaments you  can keep these for yourself or have a lovely gift for someone.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.