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Writings on the Wall

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:
Please join us for the Writings on the Wall art and poetry program. Come in to the Teen Innovation Center and grab paper, pens, markers and crayons and create your own art or poetry piece. Art and poetry will be laminated and displayed on the walls o...

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Poet-Tree

04/02/2024 @ 9:00am - 04/30/2024 @ 5:00pm
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Event Details:
Come to Randolph and celebrate National Poetry Month! Kids of all ages can come in and add their own poem to our Poetry Tree!...

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Friends of the Library

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Photograph Notice

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Designing with Canva.com

10:30am - 12:30pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés.  It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers. The ease of drag and drop ...

Power Hour

12:30pm - 5:00pm
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! ...

Line Dancing

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cherokee Library
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Music, Neighborhood Events

East Shelby Book Lovers Club

1:30pm - 3:00pm
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Opera Memphis at The Whitehaven Branch (Rescheduled)

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music
Event Details:
On April 16, Opera Memphis will be visiting the Whitehaven Branch Library to perform! More about Opera Memphis:Since 1956, Opera Memphis has never stopped singing. Thirteen presidents, nine recessions, three trips to The Final Four, and one glob...

Memphis Fair Housing Center: Free Legal Advice Clinic

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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:
Memphis Fair Housing Center, a division of Memphis Area Legal Services, will hold a free legal advice clinic addressing housing questions.Bring your rental rights and fair housing related questions and receive free legal advice from a licensed fair h...

Take Back Your Life: Credit & Money Management Virtual Workshop

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Personal Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Are you interested in budgeting, paying off debt, starting a savings plan, establishing or rebuilding your credit, but don't know where to start? This is the workshop for you. Nicole McGaha, Counselor with Operation Hope, will discuss these topics an...

Let's Get Moving featuring Yoga

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Participate in a yoga experience to stretch the body and soothe the mind....

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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.

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
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. Long Live th...

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Pickleball with Purpose

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us this spring for a special new 6-week program that will introduce participants to the latest "fastest growing sport in America," pickleball, combined with a fun curriculum of lessons that players will find valuable both on and off the court. S...

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Basic Computer Class

10:30am - 11:30am
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:
Help teach the basic computer learning skills for new beginners....

Computer Basics

10:30am - 11:30am
Parkway Village Library
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:
Computer Basics covers basic computer skills for those who want to learn or to improve their computer literacy. Please come with your questions and concerns.    ...

Creative Aging Studio Courses: Acrylic Painting

10:30am - 12:00pm
Cossitt Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Join teaching artist Sarah Nowlin for this introduction to painting with acrylics at Cossitt Library dowtown. Participants explore varying artists and art movements explore varying artists and art movements creating small paintings using acrylic as t...

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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.

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.

Line Dancing at Raleigh

10:30am - 12:30pm
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Come out, enjoy and have fun learning some of the hottest line dancing steps of many genres of music for beginners at Raleigh. ...

Computer Basics

10:30am - 11:30pm
Parkway Village Library
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:
Computer Basics covers basic computer skills for those who want to learn or to improve their computer literacy. Please come with your questions and concerns.       ...

Eating Smart & Moving More

11:00am - 12:00pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food

Bingo Wednesday @ Levi

11:00am - 1:00pm
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday!If you have any questions, please call us at 901-415-2773!...

CSA Pop-Up-Shop

11:00am - 4:00pm
Cherokee Library
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:
Bring with you:  Valid I.D.Social Security cards for everyone in householdBirth Certificate for children 5 and underSS/SSI Award LetterRetirement LetterCheck Stubs...

Power Hour

12:30pm - 5:00pm
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! ...

Free Tech Support at the Library (available in four languages)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:
Need help with your phone, laptop, tablet, email, photos, videos, etc.? Come to the library for free one on-one tech support! Our staff member Gretchen speaks English, Spanish, French and Tagalog, and will be happy to help you out in any of those lan...

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Puzzle Relay

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Do you enjoy piecing together wooden puzzles? Do you thrive in friendly competitions? Do you like receiving prizes for your efforts? We have just the program for you. Join us on April 17 at 3:00 for PUZZLE RELAY. We will pair everyone into groups of ...

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Learn to Speak English

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:
Learn to speak English in this intermediate class....

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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.