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Aerobics Fitness Exercise

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
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. 

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Connect Crew at Hospitality Hub

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Connect Crew
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Job and Career, Library Support, Outreach Event
Event Details:

Connect Crew will be present outside of the Hospitality Hub to share library resources.

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

MALS Elder Law Clinic For Seniors (60+)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Legal Assistance
Event Details:

This FREE legal clinic provides an opportunity for seniors in the community to learn about legal issues affecting individuals who are aged 60 and older.  Topics may include conservatorships, powers of attorney, advanced directives, estate pla

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

Adult English as a 2nd Language Classes

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Adults, you can learn English as your 2nd language!

Join HopeWorks teachers every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 AM-1 PM at the East Shelby Library.

No matter your primary language, you are welcome to join. 

 

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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USPS Hiring Event

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (CRE)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job and Career
Event Details:

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE HIRING EVENT
 

Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
10:00AM – 1:00 PM
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
531 Vance Ave., Memphis TN 38126

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Age 0-4)
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 3-5. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Memphis Library Foundation

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This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group

Sensory Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 at Randolph Library for Sensory Storytime! Sensory storytime is a welcoming, interactive environment designed for special sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Mystery Book Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us in Meeting Room B for Mystery Book Club, on the Fourth Thursday of every month! Please note that the November and December meetings will take place on the THIRD Thursdays, due to holidays.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group

Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-4)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts!

This week's theme - Libraries, Books & Reading

No registration is needed.

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

Resume Workshop

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Business Assistance, Job and Career
Event Details:

Applying for jobs? Bring in your existing resume for review or create a brand-new resume. We'll show you the essentials of constructing a solid resume including formatting, composition, and new tools to help you along the way! 

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Photograph Notice

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

Resume Workshop

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Studio A (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Job and Career, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Applying for jobs? Bring in your existing resume for review or create a brand-new resume. We'll show you the essentials of constructing a solid resume including formatting, composition, and new tools to help you along the way! 

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

Resume Workshop

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Registration Required

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Photograph Notice

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Understand Your Credit Report

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Personal Finance
Event Details:

Your Credit Report is a permanent digital report card that tells businesses how well you handle money.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group

Pre-School Story Time With STEM

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children (Age 0-4)
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times
Event Details:

Pre-schoolers are invited to join us for this read-aloud that connects a great children's book with a STEM activity that's fun and engaging.  Parents and guardians, please mark your calendar to attend the program.

 

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Open Video Lab

3:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Open video lab is a time for teens to explore the space and to experiment with cameras, lights, microphones, backdrops, and editing software. A video lab instructor will be on hand to offer guidance and assistance to teens when needed.

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Smash Bros 2v2 Tournament at CLOUD901

3:45pm–5:15pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Smash Bros Showdown at CLOUD901! 🎮✨

Think you’ve got what it takes to dominate the battlefield? Join us for a special Super Smash Bros 2v2 Tournament at the CLOUD901 Teen Learning Lab!

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This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Imagine! Build! Share!  Join us at South each Thursday at 4pm to build amazing Lego creations to be displayed and added to our growing archive of builds!

This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Orange Mound Maker Space

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM stem
Event Details:

Children and Tweens will have the ability to utilize the incredible Maker Space we have at Orange Mound. STEM equipment includes a 3D printer, Bee-Bots, Makey Makey's, Sphero Indi's, Snap Circuits, and Sphero Bolt+'s. 

 

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This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Weekday Wind Down

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

A time set aside for children aged 11 to 17 to enjoy time away from the computers to talk to each other, get to know their librarians, and enjoy some snacks.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba Fitness Class

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

Join 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.

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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

2026 Spring Book Sale

10:00am–5:00pm
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for the upcoming Spring Book Sale and discover amazing deals on books for the whole family. From bestselling novels to children's favorites, there's something for everyone.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

From Beginner to Bold: Photoshop 101

10:30am–12:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Room: Fishbowl (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to Adobe Photoshop through a hands-on, step-by-step project. Attendees will start with a dull, unedited photo and transform it into a vibrant, visually compelling image.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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