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Family Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
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.

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

East Shelby Library: Computer Classes

3:00pm–4:00pm
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cordova Writing Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome.

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

The Writer's Block

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Connect Crew
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.

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

Bingo

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join our Fun Thursday Bingo! You will enjoy the laughing, music, bingo games and the good time gathering. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
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
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
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.

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Copy of Tech 101

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Device a little slow? Not sure if you have a virus? Do you have general questions about your devices? This is the program for you. 

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

Cordova Writing Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome.

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

The Writer's Block

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Connect Crew
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.

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

Gardening University

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Gardening, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get ready to grow your gardening skills at Gardening University! This free series of presentations, led by Master Gardeners, is designed to inspire and inform home gardeners of all experience levels. 

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.

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

First Time Homebuyer's Session

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

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
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
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.

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

East Shelby Library: Computer Classes

3:00pm–4:00pm
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cordova Writing Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome.

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

Central Readers Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.

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

The Writer's Block

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Connect Crew
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.

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

Gardening University

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Gardening, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get ready to grow your gardening skills at Gardening University! This free series of presentations, led by Master Gardeners, is designed to inspire and inform home gardeners of all experience levels. 

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Lego Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library on the second Saturday of each month for Lego Club!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
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
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
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.

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Copy of Tech 101

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Device a little slow? Not sure if you have a virus? Do you have general questions about your devices? This is the program for you. 

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

Cordova Writing Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Third Tuesday Book Club

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Writer's Block

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Connect Crew
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Walk a Mile and Get a Free Book!

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Walk a mile and get a free book! We are going to walk from the library entrance, complete the walking path around the Bert Ferguson community center (approx. 1 mile), and return to the library.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.