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Long Live the King!-Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.

Photograph Notice

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CLOUD Air Skateboard Design Camp

11:00am - 5:00pm
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts
Event Details:

Applications open soon!

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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After School Club

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Teen Innovation Center

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. 

  • cooking
  • movies
  • board games
  • video games
  • quiet space
  • cricut and more

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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V.O.I.C.E.S.: Valiant. Optimistic. Intelligent. Confident. Epitomize. Savvy.

11:00am - 12:00pm
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Library Support
Event Details:

Teens along with parents are invited to participate  in an informative series on  the  impact of  emotions of depression, anger, loneliness, or rejection. Founder/ Motivational Speaker  Krisana Patrick of V.O.I .C.E.S.

CLOUD Air Skateboard Design Camp

11:00am - 5:00pm
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts
Event Details:

Applications open soon!

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.

TWEENS&TEENS Beginner's Hand Embroidery

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for an intro to hand embroidery with our Tween librarian, Marty. Ages 8-17 only. Supplies limited. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Hollywood's Tune Talk: Teens and Tweens' Favorite Tracks!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Unleash your inner music aficionado at Hollywood's Tune Talk! Teens and tweens converge to champion their favorite tracks and create the ultimate library playlist.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Cordova Coding Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Join the Cordova Coding Club and embark on an exciting journey into the world of programming and technology! Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned coder, our club offers a welcoming and supportive environment for all skill levels.

Super smash brothers Ultimate tournament

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join us at the Cordova Library Teen Center for our annual Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament.  Can you be the ultimate fighter?  Prize to the winner.  (only base game characters no DLC)

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics

10:30am - 12:30pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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:

V.O.I.C.E.S. : Valiant. Optimistic. Intelligent. Confident. Epitomize. Savvy.

11:00am - 12:00pm
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Library Support
Event Details:

Teens along with parents are invited to participate  in an informative series on  the  impact of  emotions of depression, anger, loneliness, or rejection. Founder/ Motivational Speaker  Krisana Patrick of V.O.I .C.E.S.

CLOUD Air Skateboard Design Camp

11:00am - 5:00pm
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts
Event Details:

Applications open soon!

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.

Hollywood Theater

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Lights! Camera! Action! Join us at the Hollywood Library for an afternoon of film 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.

Pop-Up Whitehaven

11:00am - 3:00pm
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (WHI)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Exhibits, Games, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Celebrate the community of Whitehaven as local businesses and organizations are hosted both inside and outside the library.  Food, music and games will all be offered as we celebrate the local people and groups that make our community great.

Explore Memphest

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cherokee Library
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (CHE)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Exhibits, Games, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, Story Times

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Sowing the Seeds for My Community

1:00pm - 4:30pm
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
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library Support
Event Details:

Every 4th Saturday, from 1-4 p.m., Mr. James Williams of Sowing Seeds Enterprises will offer free haircuts to our patrons. Patrons must be between the ages of 3-17 in order to take part in this event.
 

Look Good, Feel Good: Learn from a pageant winner how to shine inside and out!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to look and feel good while also taking care of your health and well-being?

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.

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

CLOUD Air Skateboard Design Camp

11:00am - 5:00pm
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts
Event Details:

Applications open soon!

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.

Hollywood Eats High On The Hog

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Hollywood Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food, History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come and view the award-winning eight-part docu-series "High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America." We will then sample cuisines mentioned in the film. Every Monday in June and July.

Lego Party

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Do you like building Legos and like a challenge? Join us at the library for a Lego party! Build Legos with friends and try to complete the different Lego challenges we have in store. 

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.

Digi Life @ Levi

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Teens will have a chance to learn about social media awareness through Digi Tech, presented by UT-TSU instructor Lauren Wells. 

This is a four-week program, and participants are required to register for each session.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Food Science Youth Cooking Camp

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Young chefs will get an opportunity to enjoy this 5-day cooking camp. They will have hands-on fun with creating healthy recipes.