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Easy Step by Step Computer Class

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

This is an ongoing class for beginners and those with little experience with computers. 

This class will be held from 11-12:30 on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. 

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

Make Games with Global Game Jam: Next! @ North

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
North Library
Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Global Game Jam Next! is an annual event operated by the Global Game Jam to serve younger people ages 10-18 who are interested in learning about the creation of video games.

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

Getting Started with Microsoft Word

10:30am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 2nd Floor Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Make Games with Global Game Jam: Next! @ North

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
North Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Global Game Jam Next! is an annual event operated by the Global Game Jam to serve younger people ages 10-18 who are interested in learning about the creation of video games.

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

Designing with Canva.com

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 2nd Floor Reading Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés.  It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers.

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

From Beginner to Bold: Photoshop Editing

2:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Room: Fishbowl (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Games, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to Adobe Photoshop through a hands-on, step-by-step project. Attendees will start with a dull, unedited photo and transform it into a vibrant, visually compelling image.

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

Make Games with Global Game Jam: Next! @ North

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
North Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Global Game Jam Next! is an annual event operated by the Global Game Jam to serve younger people ages 10-18 who are interested in learning about the creation of video games.

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

Ready, Set, Switch!

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Games
Event Details:

Fridays are for fun! Unwind after a long school week and join us for an afternoon of gaming and snacks.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" 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

Cossitt Beat Lab

10:00am–12:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Music, Nonprofit Assistance, Outreach Event, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will learn: Drum programming fundamentals, groove and tempo selection, basic chord progressions, bassline writing, arrangement (intro/verse/hook/bridge), and exporting files for collaboration.

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

Make Games with Global Game Jam: Next! @ North

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
North Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Global Game Jam Next! is an annual event operated by the Global Game Jam to serve younger people ages 10-18 who are interested in learning about the creation of video games.

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

Tweens 3D Print and Design Camp

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Spring Break, learn how to design 3D models and use a 3D printer!

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

Tech Help

4:00pm–5:00pm
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
Event Details:

Need a space to practice your tech skills but want just a little supervision in case you get stuck? Come down to East Shelby for this weekly program where a tutor will be available to check up on your progress while you work on your skills.

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

Tweens 3D Print and Design Camp

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Spring Break, learn how to design 3D models and use a 3D printer!

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

Computer Basics Class

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Parkway Village Library
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Computer Basics covers basic computer skills for those who want to learn or improve their computer literacy. Please come with your questions and concerns. Laptops are provided, but feel free to bring your own.      

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

Tweens 3D Print and Design Camp

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Spring Break, learn how to design 3D models and use a 3D printer!

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

Podcasting as a Business: Scaling Beyond the Mic 

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Room: Performance Hall (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Cultural Awareness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Led by Innovator-in-Residence and multimedia strategist Ena Esco, Podcasting as a Business: Scaling Beyond the Mic equips creators with the tools to transform their podcasts into sustainable brands and revenue-generating platforms.

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

Tweens 3D Print and Design Camp

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Spring Break, learn how to design 3D models and use a 3D printer!

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

Free Computer Classes at the Cordova Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome.

2026 Class Schedule:

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Tweens 3D Print and Design Camp

12:30pm–3:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Spring Break, learn how to design 3D models and use a 3D printer!

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" 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

Music Share: Listen & Learn Series

11:00am–1:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Room: Performance Hall (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Listen & Learn Series is a free, public, artist-led music experience centered on the sounds, instruments, and musical traditions that shape Memphis music.

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

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: 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.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gadget Lab

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Bring your tablet, laptop, or smart device and receive one-on-one technical assistance in accessing the Library’s digital services.  This is not a formal class and customers receive assistance on a first-come first-served basis.