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Regional One Health -Healthy Start

10:00am–3:30pm
Adults
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Healthy Start provides group education classes designed to empower parents and young women to improve their own health and quality of life as well as what of their family.

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JobLINC Information Session

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
JobLINC
Offsite Event
Library Branch: JobLINC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Event Details:

Come out as JobLINC Career Center representatives talk about the many services they provide to job seekers, including resume help, mock interviews, applications, etc. 

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Writing/Publishing-Make A Career Out of Writing

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
South Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Instructor: Douglas Pratt will host a session on how to turn your passion for writing into an ongoing career. You will learn how to network, get published and take advantage of writing opportunities.

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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!


 

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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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!

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English Coffee and Conversations

4:00pm–5:00pm
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.

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English Coffee and Conversations-ESL

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
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.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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SBA Certifications

6:00pm–7:15pm
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business Assistance
Event Details:

Eric Terrell, an SBA representative, in conjunction with SCORE, will present information on 

1. How to Market to the Federal Government 

2. Women Owned Certification 

3. Hubzone Certification 

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Book Bachelor in Paradise

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Color Your World - EM, Games
Event Details:

Fall in love with a new book! Throughout this series, participants will "date" six romance novels of their choice. On June 12th, we will each check out six 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

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Zumba Fitness at Raleigh

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

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Photograph Notice

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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:

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2025 Senior Health Fair

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

This event is aimed at informing, educating, and providing health care resources and health information to seniors.  It is FREE to vendors and participating seniors.  

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Family Bingo Zone

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Games
Event Details:

Come, relax, and enjoy playing Bingo with the whole family.

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.

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Family Movie Day

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Grab the whole family for a fun movie day at the South Branch Library!

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.

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Intro to Film with William Edwards

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Event Details:

Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

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On the Mend: Crafting with Imagination

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join in on the crafting fun at Hollywood Library for our On the Mend series. Learn valuable creative skills through sewing, crocheting, and various crafting activities. Want to repair or repurpose old clothing?

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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King's Court Chess Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
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!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

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Guided Stretching Session

4:00pm–4:45pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We will briefly discuss the guidelines and best practices for stretching, then you will be lead through a variety of safe and easy stretches to incorporate into your daily or weekly routine.

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Back-to-School Block Party

10:00am–12:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Get ready to go back to school with the South Branch! Join us for face painting, balloon animals, frozen treats, and more! A limited number of free school supply packs will also be available. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Pop-Up Whitehaven

11:00am–1:30pm
Adults
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Games
Event Details:

Whitehaven's Annual Event showcasing businesses and organizations in our local community.  Are you interested in being a vendor?

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

Yoga

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Officer Geoffrey Redd library for yoga with instructor Randii. Please bring your own mat. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Finding the Light: Beginning Photography Workshop

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the Basics. Capture What Matters.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Gardening Questions and Answers

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Parkway Village Library
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Participants can ask horticultural questions or share concerns related to their plants or landscape. We will discuss and share solutions. Presented by Booker T.

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Genealogy Class: African American Research Beyond the Basics

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for Teresa Hill May's Genealogy Class series! This is a two-part class offered twice in the month of July, once at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center and once at the Orange Mound Community Center.