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Memfis: Historias y Memorias Latino Americanas

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Citizenship/ESL, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

¡Cuenta tu historia! ¿Has vivido en Memphis más de 20 años? ¿Naciste en Latino América? ¿Hablas español? Participa en este taller dirigido para escribir tu historia del primer año que viviste en Memphis.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Roundtable Discussion @ Levi

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Levi Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Information, Library Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join us for a special Teen Roundtable at the library. This is your chance to have your voice heard and help shape the future of library services for teens.

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Help Me Find My People: Genealogy 101

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Studio B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

This session provides an overview of how to conduct genealogical research, including helpful charts and forms, free internet research sites, and other helpful tips to continue your family history journey.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
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Dog Safety with Lovie!

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Neighborhood Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know the library system has its very own therapy dog? Our therapy dog, Lovie, does a lot to make library patrons feel welcome & safe. She may even remind you of your dog at home or even in your own neighborhood.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Positive Solutions for Families: How to Teach Self-Regulation

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Positive Solutions for Families (PSF) is an evidence-informed seven-part series for parents and caregivers of young children.

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Photograph Notice

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Volunteer Fair for Adults

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Want to learn how to get more involved in our community? Come to Cordova Branch Library's VOLUNTEER FAIR Friday, May 23 at 2:00.

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

10:00am - 11:00am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

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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.

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Orange Mound Mental Health Fair

10:00am - 2:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event
Event Details:

Join us for a community-focused Mental Health Fair hosted by Dr. Jerrika Henderson and the Orange Mound Library.

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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.
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.

Explore Memphest

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Job and Career, Music, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city!  Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Positive Solutions for Families: How to Teach Self-Regulation

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Positive Solutions for Families (PSF) is an evidence-informed seven-part series for parents and caregivers of young children.

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.

North Branch 2nd Annual Community Health Fair

8:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The North Branch Library is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming Community Health Fair. Our goal is to

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Memfis: Historias y Memorias Latino Americanas

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Citizenship/ESL, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

¡Cuenta tu historia! ¿Has vivido en Memphis más de 20 años? ¿Naciste en Latino América? ¿Hablas español? Participa en este taller dirigido para escribir tu historia del primer año que viviste en Memphis.

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

Color Your World Summer Kickoff

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Games, Music, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Come hang out with us at the Raleigh Library for our Color Your World Summer Kickoff! We're celebrating the start of our summer reading fun and saying goodbye to the school year with a dance party, bracelet swaps, tasty food, and games!

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.

Photograph Notice

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MPL Repair Cafe

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don't Throw it Out, Fix it! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Positive Solutions for Families: How to Teach Self-Regulation

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Positive Solutions for Families (PSF) is an evidence-informed seven-part series for parents and caregivers of young children.

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

Ranger Visit with T. O. Fuller State Park

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), 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 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Community Information
Event Details:

Please join us for a special program with T. O. Fuller State Park! Come hear a ranger talk about the all the wonderful things the park has to offer and meet some animal friends who call it their home. 

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

South Book Sale

11:00am - 3:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (SOU)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Library Support
Event Details:

Come support the South branch library and add some great books to your personal collection.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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 "Adults" group.

Keep your landscape lookin' good with Booker T Leigh

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Gardening
Event Details:

Join Master Gardener Booker T Leigh as he helps keep your grass green, your plants alive and flowers blooming throughout our hot Memphis summer. More information coming soon.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Positive Solutions for Families: How to Teach Self-Regulation

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Positive Solutions for Families (PSF) is an evidence-informed seven-part series for parents and caregivers of young children.

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.

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

Memphis City Beautiful Presents...

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging story time filled with captivating books and interactive activities! This program will focus on important themes like recycling, litter prevention, beautification, and more.

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.

Photograph Notice

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

Juneteenth Fest at Cordova

11:00am - 3:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Games, Holidays, Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Please join us for the fourth annual Juneteenth Fest at Cordova Library!

Come support local Memphis businesses selling food, drinks, accessories, home decor, and other fun merchandise. 

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.

Positive Solutions for Families: How to Teach Self-Regulation

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Positive Solutions for Families (PSF) is an evidence-informed seven-part series for parents and caregivers of young children.

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.

Positive Solutions for Families: How to Teach Self-Regulation

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Positive Solutions for Families (PSF) is an evidence-informed seven-part series for parents and caregivers of young children.

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.