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

Line Dancing @ Levi

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Keepin' it Live at Levi: Come join us for our free nine-week line dancing workshop! Beginners will learn the basic steps as they continue to advance at their own speed. But above all, participants will be having fun! 

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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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Seed Library Presents: Colorcopia

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every third Thursday of the year for art inspired by nature! Learn about what's growing at the Dixon while getting creative with ever changing seasonally inspired crafts! No experience with art necessary, all supplies provided!

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

Acting and Writing Workshop for Kids!

2:30pm–3:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, Music, STEAM stem
Event Details:

In this fun and creative workshop, kids ages 8–12 will explore the world of acting and writing.

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Friends of the Library

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Memphis Library Foundation

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Memphis Fair Housing Center: Free Legal Advice Clinic

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Legal Assistance
Event Details:

The Memphis Fair Housing Center, a division of Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc., will hold a free legal advice clinic to address questions related to tenant rights and fair housing.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Robotics Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's recruitment season for CLOUD901's community-based FIRST Robotics team! Teens are invited to meet 1 on 1 with our Robotics Coach to learn all about it.

What is FIRST Robotics?

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
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Rhythms of India: Traditional Dance & Culture

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dance instructor Jayashree "Jay" Kumar will guide you through traditional choreographies, complete with hand gestures and facial expressions unique to the featured dance style.

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

Children's Nutrition and Fitness Class

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Frayser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is sponsored by the Memphis Youth Arts Initiative.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Music Lab: Recording Basics

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Audio Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get introduced to CLOUD901's Sound Mixing Lab and learn the basics needed for recording our city's next biggest hit!

Note: We do not allow cursing or inappropriate subject matter in the Music Lab.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class/workshop will focus on dramatic writing culminating to presenting works on stage including poetry, short stories, and prose in a dramatic form.

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Memphis Library Foundation

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This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Robotics Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's recruitment season for CLOUD901's community-based FIRST Robotics team! Teens are invited to meet 1 on 1 with our Robotics Coach to learn all about it.

What is FIRST Robotics?

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Let's Get Moving with Yoga

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Participate in a yoga experience to stretch the body and soothe the mind.

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

Cozy Book Bachelor

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

Fall in love with a new book! In the fall, we all want to cuddle up with a new cozy book, but how will we decide on our favorite?!

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

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators.

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Memphis Library Foundation

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This event is in the "Teens" group

BOO! Read if you dare...

10:00am–6:00pm
Teens
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Holidays, Library Support
Event Details:

Calling all teens who love a good scare or a heart-pounding thriller! In this special library program, you’ll choose a mystery book without seeing the cover, title, or author.

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Friends of the Library

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

Toddler Story Time

10:15am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-5)
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:

Come join us as we explore the wonderful world of children's literature for toddlers! No groups please.

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

Computer Basics

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 is for the very beginner to introduce fundamental concepts and skills related to using computers. The class encompasses keyboarding, mouse skills, internet and email basics among other basic applications.

This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Creative Aging: Creative Writing Workshop

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults-Seniors
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Join teaching artist Elaine Blanchard for this 6-week creative writing course. Participants use prompts, timed writing, and critique to explore writing techniques.

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

Story Times @ Crenshaw

11:00am–11:30am
Children (Age 0-5)
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

You are welcome to bring your child to Story Times @ Crenshaw. Pre- K story time offers children, parents and caregivers stories, songs and movements to nurture imagination and creativity through exposure to storybook characters and fun songs.

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

Storytime @ Levi

11:00am–11:30am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Customers are invited to bring their children to LevImagination Storytime for a 30-minute-long storytelling session designed to stimulate and engage their little ones' minds and imaginations!

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Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-5)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Horses

No registration is needed.

This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Adult Bingo & Beyond

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults-Seniors
Gaston Park Library
Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (GPK)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Play strategic games that requires critical thinking skills. 

This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Create Your Own Clay Windchime

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (ESB)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Event Details:

Design, build, and glaze your own clay windchime with the guidance of an experienced ceramics instructor. 

Windchimes bring a beautiful sound to your home and garden. And, you will have created it with your own hands!