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2025 Senior Health Fair

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Program Type:

Community Information, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

This event is aimed at informing, educating, and providing health care resources and health information to seniors.  It is FREE to vendors and participating seniors.  

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Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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.

Teen Improv Writing Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join the teen improv writing club beginning June 2nd and every other Monday in June and July!

DON'T THINK, JUST WRITE!

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.

Intro To Video Editing

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Movies, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

CLOUD 901 Intro to Video Editing: Mastering Adobe Premiere Pro

3D Printer Appointment

All Day
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Raleigh Branch Library is excited to be offering individual appointments for use of our 3D printer this summer! 

Please read the rules before registering for an appointment:

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.

Accordian Fans

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, STEAM arts, STEAM stem

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.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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.

Wonderful Wednesdays at Parkway Village!

2:30pm–4:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Parkway Village Library
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Color Your World - EM, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times, Theater, Travel
Event Details:

Wednesdays are Wonderful at Parkway Village. Join us ever Wednesday this summer for an array of games, activities, crafts, movies and so much more!

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.

LEGO Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

3D Printer Appointment

All Day
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Raleigh Branch Library is excited to be offering individual appointments for use of our 3D printer this summer! 

Please read the rules before registering for an appointment:

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.

Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.

Music Production Camp

11:00am–4:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Audio Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Music, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This camp is designed for performers, songwriters, and audio engineers.

Participants will:

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.

Wire Sculptures

12:00pm–1:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Sculptures can be made of all different types of materials. Join us for this opportunity to express yourself with pipe cleaners, beads, and other materials. 

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.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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.

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.

Intro To Video Editing

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

CLOUD 901 Intro to Video Editing: Mastering Adobe Premiere Pro

3D Printer Appointment

All Day
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Raleigh Branch Library is excited to be offering individual appointments for use of our 3D printer this summer! 

Please read the rules before registering for an appointment:

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.

Music Production Camp

11:00am–4:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Audio Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Music, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This camp is designed for performers, songwriters, and audio engineers.

Participants will:

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.

Microwave Tie Dye Madness

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Raleigh Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to twist, dye, and zap your way to awesome wearable art! Join us for a fast and fun microwave tie dye workshop for teens.

Collage Workshop For Kids

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children (Age 6-8)
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

In this workshop, children ages 6-12 will participate in collage art, where they experiment with materials such as magazine paper, newspaper, construction paper, fabric, and beads to create art based on themes.

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.

Music Production Camp

11:00am–4:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Audio Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Music, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This camp is designed for performers, songwriters, and audio engineers.

Participants will:

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.

Shadow Drawing

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, STEAM arts, STEAM stem

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.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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.

Wonderful Wednesdays at Parkway Village!

2:30pm–4:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Parkway Village Library
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Color Your World - EM, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times, Theater, Travel
Event Details:

Wednesdays are Wonderful at Parkway Village. Join us ever Wednesday this summer for an array of games, activities, crafts, movies and so much more!

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.