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. 

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar), but that's all you need to bring.

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. 

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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.

Curious about poetry? Is it for you? Join us at the Orange Mound Library for The People's Poetry Club, where we prefer poems that speak to you instead of at you.

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

Join us at the East Shelby Branch Library for some classic Chess fun! Play Chess with people in your community and learn some new strategies while you're at it. This club will be part educational and tons of practice!

Think Matilda, Toni Morrison’s Beloved, or the beloved book-turned-film The Princess Bride—each of these stories weaves just a touch of magic into an otherwise realistic world, a hallmark of magical realism.

Join us at the Hollywood Library for our Hollywood Community Resource Fair, where local organizations will come together to share valuable resources and services for adults, teens, and children.

Looking for a Summer Job? Come to our Youth Job Fair and interview with employers ready to hire ages 16-21. Employers will be available for immediate job interviews for full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers.

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

If you are a teenager and  looking for a safe place for fun, join us in game activities, including board  games. You will have a great time. 

East Shelby Branch Library's 6th Annual Mother/Daughter Tea is Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. Our theme is Aladdin this year, so princesses put on your crowns, and come enjoy the tea party!

Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library on the second Saturday of each month for Lego Club!