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Toddler Storytime

10:15am–11:00am

Children (Age 0-5)

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)

Program Type: Story Times

Event Details:

Toddlers will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! With a focus on early literacy skills, each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and more.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Everybody Has Rhythm: An Inspirational and Fun Experience For Beginning and Intermediate Drummers

10:30am–12:00pm

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

North Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: North Library

Room: Teen Innovation Center

Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Program Type: Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Creative Aging Studio Courses: Artists from the Harlem Renaissance

11:00am–1:00pm

Adults-Seniors

Frayser Library

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)

Age Group: Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy

Event Details:

Join teaching artist Carol Buchman for this 5-week homage to the works of prominent Harlem Renaissance artists including William Johnson, Romare Bearden, and Faith Ringgold.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

United Way Tax Preparation

11:00am–4:00pm

Adults

Whitehaven Library

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library

Room: Meeting Room (WHI)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Tax Assistance

Event Details:

2026 United Way Free Tax Preparation

Bingo Wednesday @ Levi

11:30am–1:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Levi Library

Library Branch: Levi Library

Room: Meeting Room (LEV)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday!

If you have any questions, please call us at 901-415-2773!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Virtual Vacations

12:00pm–1:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Hollywood Library

Library Branch: Hollywood Library

Room: Meeting Room (HOL)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Travel

Event Details:

This program allows participant to virtually visit cities-both nationally and internationally-via You Tube each month.

Notary Services

12:00pm–2:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Legal Assistance

Event Details:

Memphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours: WEDNESDAYS from Noon – 2 PM at the Central Library in the Business & Sciences Department on the 3rd floor.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Line Dancing for Beginners

12:30pm–1:30pm

Adults

Raleigh Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAL)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come out, enjoy and have fun learning our basic line dancing steps at a slower pace. This class is more instructional and repetitive. This class is cardio-driven and more about movement than technique.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

LEGO Club

3:30pm–4:30pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem

Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends!

South Branch Storytime

4:00pm–4:45pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

South Library

Library Branch: South Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times

Event Details:

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a craft!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Learn to Speak English

4:00pm–5:00pm

Adults

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Citizenship/ESL

Event Details:

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

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

After School Program @ Hollywood

4:00pm–5:30pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Hollywood Library

Library Branch: Hollywood Library

Room: Foyer

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games

Event Details:

Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Raleigh Open Studio: Film & Photo Lab

6:00pm–7:30pm

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Raleigh Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Family Learning Lab

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Community Information, STEAM arts

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Raleigh Open Studio Lab is a creative drop-in space designed for filmmakers, photographers, and content creators to edit, create, and grow.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

The Writer's Block

6:00pm–8:00pm

Teens, Adults

Connect Crew

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Connect Crew

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing

Event Details:

Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.