February MPLIC event calendar | Arts & Culture

Have you visited your local library lately? Here is a look at the various events planned. You can take advantage of programs that include everything from finance workshops to Valentine’s Day parties; it’s all happening at your local Memphis Public Library.

 Memphis Public Library Calendar Events

 February, 2 2012- February 29, 2012

 Thursday, February 2

• How to Read and Improve Your Credit Report, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 6pm learn about the various aspects of a credit report, and get suggestions on how to improve a credit score.
• Memphis Music, Photographic Exhibit, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 10 am. Displayed through February 29, 2012.
• Arthur Webb, Genealogist and Tri-State Defender editor Arthur Webb Collection Highlights, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 10 am. Displayed through February 29, 2012.

 Friday, February 3

• Every Child Ready to Read Workshop, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. Learn strategies to prepare your child for the wonderful world of reading. 1 pm.

 Saturday, February 4

• Frayser Book Club, Frayser Library, 3712 Argonne. 1 pm. Call 415-2768 for book selection.
• Paws for Reading, READ Therapy Dogs, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 1 pm.

 Monday, February 6

• Creative Writing, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 3:30 pm.

 Tuesday, February 7

• Baby Story time, Poplar-White Station Library, 5094 Poplar Ave.10:30 am, it’s an excellent time for early literacy & fun! Call 415-2777 for more information.

• Valentine Collages, Poplar-White Station Library, 5094 Poplar Ave. 3:30 pm.
• First Tuesday -Cordova Book Club, Cordova Branch, 8457 Trinity Rd. 12:00 pm.

 Wednesday, February 8

• Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Surgeons, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. Exhibit will be on display through April, 8 2012.
• Aromatherapy, Cossitt Library Branch, 33 S. Front.12:00 pm, enjoy the art of aromatherapy.
• Handmade Wednesdays, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 3:30pm.
• Creative Lofting, Raleigh Library Branch, 3157 Powers, 4 pm, teens and adults can enjoy crafts and literature.
• Bookworm Book Club, North Library Branch, 1192 Vollintine. 4 pm, call 415-2775 for book selection.

 Thursday, February 9

• How to Start and Finance a Small Business, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 6 pm, call 415-2734 for more information.
• Financial Success in a 2012 Economy, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 5 pm. Learn the basics of saving, investing, and the different types of insurance to protect your investments.

Saturday, February 11

• Child Abuse Prevention Workshop, Cornelia Crenshaw Branch, 531 Vance Ave.10 am, Keita Cooley, Memphis Child Advocacy Center, you can earn DHS credits for attending.
• Knitting Club, Parkway Village Branch, 4655 Knight Arnold.10 am. Beginners and advanced knitters are welcome.
• Legal Clinic, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 10 am. Free legal advice. Sponsored by Memphis Area Legal Services.
• Paws for Reading, READ Therapy Dogs, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 1 pm.

Monday, February 13

• Crafternoons, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 3:30 pm.
• Creative Writing, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 3:30 pm.

 Tuesday, February 14

• Valentine Party, Frayser Library, 3712 Argonne. 3 pm.
• Love Bites, Raleigh Library Branch, 3157 Powers. Anti-Valentine’s Day Celebration, 4 pm, call 415-2778 to register.
• Valentine’s Day Crafts, North Library Branch, 1192 Vollintine. 4 pm.
• Valentine’s Day Party, Frayser Library, 3712 Argonne. 4:30 pm.

 Wednesday, February 15

• Parkway Village Book Club, Parkway Village Library, 4655 Knight Arnold. 2 pm. Call 415-2776 for book selection.
• Handmade Wednesdays, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 3:30pm.
• Creative Lofting, Raleigh Library Branch, 3157 Powers. 4 pm, teens and adults can enjoy crafts and literature.

 Thursday, February 16

• Love My Family, story time, Parkway Village Library, 4655 Knight Arnold. 10:30 am.
• Small Business Start Up: Laws and Taxes, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 6 pm. Call 415-2734 for more information.

 Saturday, February 18

• Family Tales and Tunes – Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 11 am. Enjoy a concert with books and crafts.
• Family Tales and Tunes – Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Cordova Branch, 8457Trinity Rd. 11 am, MSO Kinder Duo presents, “Tissue Please” by Lisa Kopelke.
• Paws for Reading, READ Therapy Dogs, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 1 pm.

 Monday, February 20

• President’s Day. All Library locations closed.

 Tuesday, February 21

• Baby Story time, Poplar-White Station Library, 5094 Poplar Ave. 10:30 am, it’s an excellent time for early literacy & fun! Call 415-2777 for more information.
• Book Lovers, Book Club, East Shelby Library, 7200 East Shelby Dr. 1:30 pm. Call 415-2767 for book selection.
• Triple T, Book Club, Cordova Branch, 8457 Trinity Rd, 3 pm.
• Energy Smart Workshops, 10:30 am. Cossitt Library Branch, 33 S. Front. Learn energy-saving tips and take home a tote filled with conservation supplies.  Call 415-2766 to register.

 Wednesday, February, 22

• Handmade Wednesdays, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 3:30pm.
• Creative Lofting, Raleigh Library, 3157 Powers. 4 pm, teens and adults can enjoy crafts and literature.

 Thursday, February, 23

• Business Networking: Small Business Workshops, 6 pm. Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar.This program helps business owners understand how, when, and with whom to network. Call 415-2734 for more information.
• Energy Smart Workshops, 10 am. Bartlett Library, 5884 Stage Rd. Learn energy-saving tips and take home a tote filled with conservation supplies. Call 415-2761

 Saturday, February 25

• Every Child Ready to Read, South Library Branch, 1929 South Third Street. 10:30 am. Caregivers are invited to learn techniques to prepare their children to read.
• Salute Philippines, Raleigh Library Branch, 3157 Powers. 12 pm. Cook with Ms. Liza, Library assistant Flordeliza Bortters is a native of the Philippines. This workshop is a culinary crash course. Call 415-2778 to register.
• Community Reads, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 12:30pm.
• Paws for Reading, READ Therapy Dogs, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 1 pm.
• Writing Club Workshops, Cordova Branch, 8457 Trinity Rd. 2:30 pm.

Sunday, February 26

• 23rd African American Read In, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 10 am.

 Monday, February 27

• Crafternoons, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 1 pm.
• Creative Writing, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 3:30 pm.

 Tuesday, February 28

• Energy Smart Workshops, 10:30 am. Frayser Library, 3712 Argonne. Learn energy-saving tips and take home a tote filled with conservation supplies. Call 415-2768 to register.
• Baby Story time, Poplar-White Station Library, 5094 Poplar Ave. 10:30 am, it’s an excellent time for early literacy & fun! Call 415-2777 for more information.

 Wednesday, February 29

• Handmade Wednesdays, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 3:30pm.

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Memphis Public Library Calendar Events

 

February, 4 2012- February 29, 2012

 

Thursday, February 2

• How to Read and Improve Your Credit Report, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 6pm learn about the various aspects of a credit report, and get suggestions on how to improve a credit score.
• Memphis Music, Photographic Exhibit, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 10 am. Displayed through February 29, 2012.
• Arthur Webb, Genealogist and Tri-State Defender editor Arthur Webb Collection Highlights, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 10 am. Displayed through February 29, 2012.

 

Friday, February 3

• Every Child Ready to Read Workshop, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. Learn strategies to prepare your child for the wonderful world of reading. 1 pm.

 

Saturday, February 4

• Frayser Book Club, Frayser Library, 3712 Argonne. 1 pm. Call 415-2768 for book selection.
• Paws for Reading, READ Therapy Dogs, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 1 pm.

 

Monday, February 6

• Creative Writing, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 3:30 pm.

 

Tuesday, February 7

• Baby Story time, Poplar-White Station Library, 5094 Poplar Ave.10:30 am, it’s an excellent time for early literacy & fun! Call 415-2777 for more information.

• Valentine Collages, Poplar-White Station Library, 5094 Poplar Ave. 3:30 pm.
• First Tuesday -Cordova Book Club, Cordova Branch, 8457 Trinity Rd. 12:00 pm.

 

Wednesday, February 8

• Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Surgeons, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. Exhibit will be on display through April, 8 2012.
• Aromatherapy, Cossitt Library Branch, 33 S. Front.12:00 pm, enjoy the art of aromatherapy.
• Handmade Wednesdays, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 3:30pm.
• Creative Lofting, Raleigh Library Branch, 3157 Powers, 4 pm, teens and adults can enjoy crafts and literature.
• Bookworm Book Club, North Library Branch, 1192 Vollintine. 4 pm, call 415-2775 for book selection.

 

 

Thursday, February 9

• How to Start and Finance a Small Business, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 6 pm, call 415-2734 for more information.
• Financial Success in a 2012 Economy, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 5 pm. Learn the basics of saving, investing, and the different types of insurance to protect your investments.

 

Saturday, February 11

• Child Abuse Prevention Workshop, Cornelia Crenshaw Branch, 531 Vance Ave.10 am, Keita Cooley, Memphis Child Advocacy Center, you can earn DHS credits for attending.
• Knitting Club, Parkway Village Branch, 4655 Knight Arnold.10 am. Beginners and advanced knitters are welcome.
• 23rd African American Read In, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 10 am.
• Legal Clinic, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 10 am. Free legal advice. Sponsored by Memphis Area Legal Services.
• Paws for Reading, READ Therapy Dogs, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 1 pm.

 

Monday, February 13

• Crafternoons, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 3:30 pm.
• Creative Writing, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 3:30 pm.

 

Tuesday, February 14

• Valentine Party, Frayser Library, 3712 Argonne. 3 pm.
• Love Bites, Raleigh Library Branch, 3157 Powers. Anti-Valentine’s Day Celebration, 4 pm, call 415-2778 to register.
• Valentine’s Day Crafts, North Library Branch, 1192 Vollintine. 4 pm.
• Valentine’s Day Party, Frayser Library, 3712 Argonne. 4:30 pm.

 

Wednesday, February 15

• Parkway Village Book Club, Parkway Village Library, 4655 Knight Arnold. 2 pm. Call 415-2776 for book selection.
• Handmade Wednesdays, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 3:30pm.
• Creative Lofting, Raleigh Library Branch, 3157 Powers. 4 pm, teens and adults can enjoy crafts and literature.

 

Thursday, February 16

• Love My Family, story time, Parkway Village Library, 4655 Knight Arnold. 10:30 am.
• Small Business Start Up: Laws and Taxes, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 6 pm. Call 415-2734 for more information.

 

Saturday, February 18

• Family Tales and Tunes – Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 11 am. Enjoy a concert with books and crafts.
• Family Tales and Tunes – Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Cordova Branch, 8457Trinity Rd. 11 am, MSO Kinder Duo presents, “Tissue Please” by Lisa Kopelke.
• Paws for Reading, READ Therapy Dogs, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 1 pm.

 

Monday, February 20

• President’s Day. All Library locations closed.

 

Tuesday, February 21

• Baby Story time, Poplar-White Station Library, 5094 Poplar Ave. 10:30 am, it’s an excellent time for early literacy & fun! Call 415-2777 for more information.
• Book Lovers, Book Club, East Shelby Library, 7200 East Shelby Dr. 1:30 pm. Call 415-2767 for book selection.
• Triple T, Book Club, Cordova Branch, 8457 Trinity Rd, 3 pm.
• Energy Smart Workshops, 10:30 am. Cossitt Library Branch, 33 S. Front. Learn energy-saving tips and take home a tote filled with conservation supplies.  Call 415-2766 to register.

 

Wednesday, February, 22

• Handmade Wednesdays, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 3:30pm.
• Creative Lofting, Raleigh Library, 3157 Powers. 4 pm, teens and adults can enjoy crafts and literature.

 

Thursday, February, 23

• Business Networking: Small Business Workshops, 6 pm. Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar.This program helps business owners understand how, when, and with whom to network. Call 415-2734 for more information.
• Energy Smart Workshops, 10 am. Bartlett Library, 5884 Stage Rd. Learn energy-saving tips and take home a tote filled with conservation supplies. Call 415-2761

 

Saturday, February 25

• Every Child Ready to Read, South Library Branch, 1929 South Third Street. 10:30 am. Caregivers are invited to learn techniques to prepare their children to read.
• Salute Philippines, Raleigh Library Branch, 3157 Powers. 12 pm. Cook with Ms. Liza, Library assistant Flordeliza Bortters is a native of the Philippines. This workshop is a culinary crash course. Call 415-2778 to register.
• Community Reads, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 12:30pm.
• Paws for Reading, READ Therapy Dogs, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 1 pm.
• Writing Club Workshops, Cordova Branch, 8457 Trinity Rd. 2:30 pm.

 

Monday, February 27

• Crafternoons, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. 1 pm.
• Creative Writing, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 3:30 pm.

 

Tuesday, February 28

• Energy Smart Workshops, 10:30 am. Frayser Library, 3712 Argonne. Learn energy-saving tips and take home a tote filled with conservation supplies. Call 415-2768 to register.
• Baby Story time, Poplar-White Station Library, 5094 Poplar Ave. 10:30 am, it’s an excellent time for early literacy & fun! Call 415-2777 for more information.

 

Wednesday, February 29

• Handmade Wednesdays, Whitehaven Library, 4120 Millbranch Road. 3:30pm.