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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 "Teens" group
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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

Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Imagine! Build! Share!  Join us at South each Thursday at 4pm to build amazing Lego creations to be displayed and added to our growing archive of builds!

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

Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics

10:30am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

Learn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:

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

Chess Club @ OGR

2:30pm–4:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for two-hours of casual chess. Players of all levels and ages welcome. Participation is first come, first served as space allows.

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 "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

King's Court Chess Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!

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

Raleigh Library Community Photography Club

12:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Business Assistance, Community Information, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Raleigh Community Photography Club is a monthly meet-up designed to connect aspiring and experienced photographers of all ages through themed photo challenges, skill-building sessions, and community-focused storytelling.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Level Up! Grand opening of the Teen's Game room

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Join us for the grand opening of the Teen's Game Room—a space designed just for teens to connect, play, and unwind! Come check out our upgraded gaming stations, new consoles, and a fresh new look.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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 "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

Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Have questions about genealogy? Wondering how to find that long-lost ancestor? Just getting started on your family history research journey? Have no fear...Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays are here!

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

AI for Fresh Eyes

1:30pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Event Details:

Do you have any burning AI questions, but not quite sure where to start? Come to the North Branch Library, and we'll help you get started in your AI journey.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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

Board Game Buffet

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Teens are invited to try a different Board Game every two weeks at South.  Card games, Dungeon Crawlers, Deck Builders, Strategy versus all-out chaos - it’s all on the table at Board game Buffet.

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 "Teens" group

Mic Check: Teen Poetry and Writing Series

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Ready to stop writing poems that just sit in your notebook? This 8-week series, designed for all high school writers, is the ultimate crash course in taking your words from the page to the stage.

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

Comic Book Creators Club

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Art Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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

Expressing Myself Through Creative Writing

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Support
Event Details:

 Do you want find your voice in your  writing ? Are you  worrying about  the writing section of the A.C.T.

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Raleigh Open Studio: Film & Photo Lab

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Raleigh Open Studio Lab is a creative drop-in space designed for filmmakers, photographers, and content creators to edit, create, and grow.

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

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

Genealogy Assistance with Skyler and Van!

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Need help getting started with your genealogical research? Can't seem to place great-grandmother on the family tree? The Orange Mound Genealogy Center staff are here to help!

This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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

Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Imagine! Build! Share!  Join us at South each Thursday at 4pm to build amazing Lego creations to be displayed and added to our growing archive of builds!

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

Sparkle & Shine: A Family Jewelry Making Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Frayser Branch library for a free family workshop designed to teach you how to craft custom jewelry!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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

RANT!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a RANT session!