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Guitar for Everyone: Beginner's Bootcamp

11:00am - 12:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music
Event Details:

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar), but that's all you need to bring.

Chicago Stepping @ Levi

11:30am - 12:30pm
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library Support, Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is coming to the Levi 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.

Move & Groove

1:00pm - 1:45pm
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)
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for a brief musical storytime, followed by musical activities.

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.

Teen Innovation Center

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. 

  • cooking
  • movies
  • board games
  • video games
  • quiet space
  • cricut 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

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.

Just Dance Tournament

2:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Go head-to-head with friends in Nintendo Switch's ultimate dance video game Just Dance 2021. The energetic dance game uses popular music and simple choreographic to get you moving.  

Juneteenth Fest

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

Please Join us at the Cordova Branch Library for the Third Annual Juneteenth Fest.

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.

Chicago Stepping @ Levi

11:30am - 12:30pm
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library Support, Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is coming to the Levi 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.

Saxophone Techniques 4-Part Series (Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Summer)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

This course is geared towards students of all levels. It focuses on fundamentals such as sound, technique, music reading, and improvisation. Participants will learn how to effectively practice and make individual goals on the instrument.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Jazz on Juneteenth with Symmetry Jazz Band

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby Stage
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

The Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library is excited to welcome back the Jazz Band Symmetry to commemorate Juneteenth.

Teen Innovation Center

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. 

  • cooking
  • movies
  • board games
  • video games
  • quiet space
  • cricut 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

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.

Hollywood's Tune Talk: Teens and Tweens' Favorite Tracks!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hollywood Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Unleash your inner music aficionado at Hollywood's Tune Talk! Teens and tweens converge to champion their favorite tracks and create the ultimate library playlist.

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.

Chicago Stepping @ Levi

11:30am - 12:30pm
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library Support, Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is coming to the Levi 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.

Popsicle Readers Outdoor Story Time and Picnic!

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (WHI)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, STEAM arts, Story Times
Event Details:

We'll bring the popsicles and books; you guys bring the picnic blankets and lots and lots of snacks! Be prepared to enjoy story time under the tent!

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

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.

Teen Innovation Center

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. 

  • cooking
  • movies
  • board games
  • video games
  • quiet space
  • cricut 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

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.

Chicago Stepping @ Levi

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Library Support, Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is coming to the Levi 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.

Teen Innovation Center

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. 

  • cooking
  • movies
  • board games
  • video games
  • quiet space
  • cricut 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

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.

Teens Turn Up Fridays

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, College Preparation, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Exhibits, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Language Classes, Literature Classes, Movies, Music
Event Details:

Teens Turn Up Fridays is time for our teens to express themselves through music, arts, and crafts.

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

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.

Saxophone Techniques 4-Part Series (Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Summer)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

This course is geared towards students of all levels. It focuses on fundamentals such as sound, technique, music reading, and improvisation. Participants will learn how to effectively practice and make individual goals on the instrument.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Teen Innovation Center

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. 

  • cooking
  • movies
  • board games
  • video games
  • quiet space
  • cricut 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

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.

Teens Turn Up Fridays

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, College Preparation, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Exhibits, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Language Classes, Literature Classes, Movies, Music
Event Details:

Teens Turn Up Fridays is time for our teens to express themselves through music, arts, and crafts.

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

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.

International Storytime celebrating the Philippines

11:00am - 11:45am
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Music
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for an International Storytime celebrating the country and culture of the Philippines.  Share stories and snacks.  Create a Philippine art masterpiece to take home.

Guitar for Everyone: Beginner's Bootcamp

11:00am - 12:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music
Event Details:

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar), but that's all you need to bring.

Explore Memphest

11:00am - 4:00pm
Parkway Village Library
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (PKY)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Games, Music, Neighborhood Events, Story Times

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.

Move & Groove

1:00pm - 1:45pm
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)
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for a brief musical storytime, followed by musical activities.

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.