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AARP Free Tax Preparation

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Free Tax Preparation by United Way of the Mid-South

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

United Way of the Mid-South IRS-certified volunteers will provide FREE basic income tax return preparation. The schedule is from Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Mondays and holidays.

 For more information, please call 901-415-2778

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Shelby County Trustee Office- Property Taxes

10:00am–4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Personal Finance, Tax Assistance
Event Details:

As property tax season enters its peak, the Shelby County Trustee’s Office is bringing their services directly to the community.

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Designing with Canva.com

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 2nd Floor Reading Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Sensory Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

This event is limited to the first 30 children. Please arrive early to secure your spot!

Special Notes

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Toddler/Preschool Story Time!

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! 

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

Go Red Day

11:30am–1:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you know the eight life's essentials for managing your blood pressure? Please join us at Levi on Feb. 13, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. to learn the tips to help manage this silent killer of 664,470 deaths in the US in 2023.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Chess Club @ OGR

2:30pm–4:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for two-hours of casual chess. Players of all levels and ages welcome. Participation is first come, first served as space allows.

Special Notes

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

Friday the 13th vs Palentine's Day! ❤️🦇

2:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Movies
Event Details:

Superstition meets camaraderie! Grab your besties—or come solo and make new ones—for an evening all about celebrating friendship, fun, and a bit of dangerous adventure! 🤝

Special Notes

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King's Court Chess Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!

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

The Clothesline: A Writing Workspace

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room C (ESB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Join us for a writing workspace where you can work to complete individual projects, follow a weekly prompt, or recharge your writerly battery by reading.

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

Ready, Set, Switch!

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Games
Event Details:

Fridays are for fun! Unwind after a long school week and join us for an afternoon of gaming and snacks.

This event is in the "Teens" group

What's The Tea?

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Event Details:

Discover the art and joy of crafting your own tea blends in this hands-on DIY Tea Making Program.

Special Notes

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This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

LEGO of Your Imagination

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Love Craft

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let's celebrate love with an afternoon craft! 

Special Notes

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This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
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The 1920s: Volumes of Jazz

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Black History Month, History/Genealogy, Music
Event Details:

Step back in time for an evening of rhythm and nostalgia at our special event, The 1920s: Volumes of Jazz

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

Living the Dream Week!

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Cultural Awareness, Holidays
Event Details:

Living the Dream Week is a week of celebrating the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other remarkable leaders of yesterday. We will celebrate the freedoms we hold dear all week long with fun and educational activities.

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