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SCORE: 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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Zumba Fitness Class

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 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.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Juneteenth - All Libraries Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Cherokee Library, CLOUD901, Connect Crew, Cordova Library, Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library, Cossitt Library, East Shelby Library, Frayser Library, Gaston Park Library, Hollywood Library, JobLINC, Levi Library, North Library, Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, Orange Mound Library, Parkway Village Library, Raleigh Library, Randolph Library, South Library, Whitehaven Library
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"Can I Play with My Food?" Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime with local author Ali Manning!  She will be reading her book "Can I Play with My Food?" followed by a food focused activity.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Dad in the Picture!

11:00am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate your Dad!  

Share stories and snacks.  Then paint a picture for your favorite Dad for Father's Day.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

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Basic Computer Class Seniors

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Come and learn the basic computer skills. See you there!

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Free Family Photos!

11:00am–1:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Come preserve your family history in timeless family photos at the Genealogy Center...for free! We will have our experienced photographer on hand to take family photos in our beautiful library.

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Read with a Pup! (Children's Reading Therapy Program)

11:00am–1:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Do you love reading AND doggies? Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Join us every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.

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Kid's Entrepreneur Fair Business Skills Development Session 6

12:00pm–2:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Business Assistance
Registration Required
Event Details:

This session will cover Photography for Small Business.

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"Can I Play with My Food?" Storytime

12:30pm–1:15pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime with local author Ali Manning!  She will be reading her book "Can I Play with My Food?" followed by a food focused activity.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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One Room School House Crochet Class

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

If you've ever wanted to join a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

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Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page from the suggested book.

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Spring Into Action Whitehaven Library Book Club Meeting

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Spring Into Action Book Club is a dynamic and welcoming community of readers who gather to explore inspiring stories, share meaningful conversations, and connect through the power of books.

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Renaissance Book Club

2:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Attendees will be discussing the book of the month. 

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Crochet Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Bring your hooks and your yarn and lets crochet!  This club is for begginers wanting to learn how to crochet, and experts that have knowledge to give.

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Urban Book Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Gaston Park Library
Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (GPK)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Do you love books and good conversation? Join the Gaston Park Library’s Urban Book Club at 3:00 PM every third Saturday!

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Heart and Soul Book Club

3:00pm–5:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

This June, our Book Club explores the gray areas of the law and the untold stories in our society. We will be discussing two gripping novels that challenge our perceptions of guilt, innocence, and survival in the modern world.

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
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Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.

This event is in the "Teens" group
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Electronics and Electricity Seminar

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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.

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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.  

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

Preschool Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-4)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Preschoolers will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and more!

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-4)
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction, STEAM arts, Story Times
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for Toddler Storytime at Randolph Library on Mondays at 10:30. We will read stories, sing, enjoy bubble time, and do a craft!

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Baby Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Age 0-4)
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

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It's Story Time at Whitehaven Library (Children's Story Hour)

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Age 0-4)
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Whitehaven Library presents digital story time hour. Children ages 0-5 will enjoy an hour long digital story time every Monday in the Discover Read area.