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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Gaming Zone
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

This is the registration for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament at the Memphis Public Library Comic Con on Saturday, May 18th from 10am - 3pm. This is a tournament for players between the ages of 10 and 18.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.

Crafternoons at Cossitt

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us Saturday afternoons for children's craft time at Cossitt Library. We will have a guided craft, but also will provide supplies for artistic free play. Come get crafty with us!

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.

Summer Reading Program Kickoff!

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Bartlett Library
Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Summer is just around the corner, and it's time for an adventure! Come to the Bartlett Public Library for our Summer Reading kickoff program where Adventure Begins at Your Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Game Day

12:00pm - 5:00pm
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Game Day at North Branch will consist of a friendly game called Bid Whist. This game is fun, challenging, and can help seniors improve their memory, concentration, and social skills.  😊

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.

Arts and Crafts @ Levi

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Did you know that arts and crafts aren't just for kids? Come and join us at Levi as we explore the mind of creativity. Our workshops will help relieve stress and depression, as well as decrease age-related cognitive impairment. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Garden UP! : Branching Out Series

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Home and Garden
Event Details:

Part of Branching Out: Discover Gardening at the Library

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.

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

Line Dancing with Craig

1:00pm - 2:30pm
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Unleash the power of dance in Line Dancing with Craig. It's designed specifically for everybody to enjoy. Dancing helps control your mind, body and keeps you active. Come join us at the South Library!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Comic Con: Cosplay Event

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby Stage
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

This is the cosplay registration for the Memphis Public Library Comic Con on Saturday, May 18th from 10am - 3pm. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Mother and Daughter Sip N Make

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Parkway Village Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of tea and making jewelry.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

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

Join us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read a page from the suggested book aloud.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Advanced ESL Reading Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read a page from the suggested book aloud.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Renaissance Men's Book Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Library
Virtual Event
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

 Join the Renaissance Men's Book to  discuss The Woman God Created You To Be by Kimberla Lawson Roby. New York Bestselling Author Kimberla Lawson Roby will be joining this meeting.

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.

Movie Days at East Shelby Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Library for a movie day every other Saturday from 3-5 PM. What adventures will you experience that day? You'll have to come see the movie to find out!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

AI for Beginners: How to Use AI for Work

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cordova Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Learn how to use AI to improve your job applications, supercharge your business and save time and money! We’ll have live demos with AI tools. No computer skills needed to join this program for adults!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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 "Adults" group.

Storytime at MoSH with Connect Crew

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Connect Crew
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event, Story Times
Event Details:

Do you like free books, storytimes, and an opportunity to explore the Memphis Museum of Science and History (MoSH)? If you answered yes, please come and join us for a fun time at MoSH! Be sure to ask about our AMAZING library cards!

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

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.

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

Pre-School Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. Groups must pre-register.

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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, STEAM arts, Story Times
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you enjoy light exercise? If so, this is perfect for you. Chair yoga is great for seniors and those with minimal mobility.  Please bring your own mat. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Resume Workshop

11:00am - 1:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job and Career
Event Details:

Applying for jobs? Bring in your existing resume for review or create a brand-new resume using the Peterson's resume builder.

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

POSTPONED - Summer Cooking Class with UTHSC Health Hub

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Whitehaven Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

POSTPONED TIL LATER 2024.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Power Hour

12:30pm - 5:00pm
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!


 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gentle Chair Yoga

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us to experience the benefits of gentle and accessible chair yoga. Chair yoga is perfect for all, including seniors and those with limited mobility. Improve your strength and flexibility, while reducing stress in this one-hour class.

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.