Upcoming Events

Join us for a vibrant showcase of creativity in our annual Student Art Competition, honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month!

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday for a fun and magical time filled with exciting stories, laughter, and adventure!

Africa in the City is designed to teach members in the Memphis community about the history and culture of various communities in Africa. Food tastings, mini language lessons, and hands-on activities are features of the program. 

Learn about AI art with this free program! No computer skills are needed to participate. Just bring yourself. We'll have live demos with AI tools and lots of opportunity for audience participation.  

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Come join the Cherokee Crochet Club!  Everyone welcome, from beginners to experienced crocheters.  Free to join plus free yarn to beginners.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for a Martial Arts demonstration for kids.  And learn a few easy moves, too.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Join Library Staff on the third Saturday of each month for a good cuppa, a good book and a good chat.

This month's book will be announced soon.

¡Cuenta tu historia! ¿Has vivido en Memphis más de 20 años? ¿Naciste en Latino América? ¿Hablas español? Participa en este taller dirigido para escribir tu historia del primer año que viviste en Memphis.

Led by Successful Living Economic & Community Development Corporation, this series explores self-discipline, what defeats us, how it can defeat us, and how to develop, increase, and enhance self-discipline. 

Instructor:

Turn your big ideas into reality with this 4-session crash course in entrepreneurship. Learn the essentials of business planning, branding, digital tools and social media strategies to successfully launch and grow your business.

Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.

Stop by the Hollywood Library if you enjoy playing Video Games! Play time is every other Saturday from 4-5pm

Are you a creative caregiver that needs an expressive outlet for you and your family? 

Join us from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a lively book discussion for adults. 

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects about 1.3 million Americans annually.  Yet many people have never heard of the condition.

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. No registration needed.

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

Come join in the fun, as we paint, listen to soft music in a relaxing atmosphere and enjoy the gathering. Let's Paint!!

Every third Saturday, customers of all ages will get to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn and beverages. Please join us if you are interested, and make sure to spread the word!

Join us for a special program with Dixon's Art to Grow Program! Participants are invited to learn about art then create their own masterpiece to take home.

This session is designed to teach the basics of rhythm and drumming in a fun and interactive way.

Need help with your phone, laptop, tablet, email, photos, videos, etc.? Come to the library for free one on-one tech support!

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.