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Hands-Only CPR

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

We will be offering free Hands-only CPR courses on March 22 and March 29, from 11:30-12:30. Due to limited seating, participants can only register for one of these classes.

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.

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!


 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zumba Fitness at Raleigh

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.

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.

Aerobics Fitness Exercise at Raleigh

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

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.

High Blood Pressure Presentation

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The goal of this program is to raise awareness about high blood pressure, especially among those in historically under-resourced communities where people face health-related disparities related to heart disease and stroke.

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.

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!


 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Rhythm & Beats: Musical Games & Therapeutic Drumming

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting and interactive session where children, tweens, and teens can explore the power of rhythm through musical games and drumming therapy!

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.

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

Let's Get Moving with Yoga

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

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

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.

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

Body Weight Fitness 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Randolph Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Circuit training all parts of the body particularly arms, legs and abdominals. No weights needed. Bring your own mat, towel and water.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Line Dancing for Beginners

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Come out, enjoy and have fun learning our basic line dancing steps on slower pace. This class is more instructional and repetitive. This class is a cardio driven, and more about movement than technique.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!


 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mental Health (Lunch) Break: Suicide Prevention—Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Lincoln Coffman, Lifeline Peer Project Coordinator with Church Health, continues a 6-part monthly series addressing important topics in mental health, addiction and recovery.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Eating Smart with UT Extension

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Enjoy learning how to prepare a quick healthy meal or dish on the run.

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

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cherokee Library
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Methodist is offering free health education classes for people who have chronic diseases.  Caretakers are also eligible to attend, with or without their patient.

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

Worth the Risk Youth Arts

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Orange Mound Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Nonprofit Assistance, Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Express yourself! Every Wednesday from January to May local artist and founder of Color Your Story Onto Mine nonprofit, Violet Newborn, will be hosting a series of social artistry workshops for Memphis youth at the Orange Mound Library.

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.

Aerobics Fitness Exercise at Raleigh

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

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.

Chair Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you enjoy light exercise? If so, this is perfect for you. Chair yoga is great for seniors and those with minimal mobility.  

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!


 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zumba Fitness at Raleigh

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.

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.

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.

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-Seniors" group.

Game Day

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults-Seniors
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Game Day at North Branch will consist of a friendly game called Bid Whist. This game is fun, challenging, and can help seniors improve their memory, concentration, and social skills.  😊

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

This course empowers individuals with the knowledge and tools to prioritize their mental health, build resilience and navigate life’s challenges.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!


 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

Therapeutic Art 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Hollywood Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Explore the power of art to express emotions and tell stories; from therapeutic art practices and color theory to figure drawing and acrylic painting, this course equips you with the skills to create bold, personal and impactful artwork. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.