Take-and-Make Craft
See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
3030 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
United States
United States
843 Dallas St.
Memphis, TN 38114
United States
See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.
Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises.
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Bring your tablet, laptop, or smart device and receive one-on-one technical assistance in accessing the Library’s digital services. This is not a formal class and customers receive assistance on a first-come first-served basis.
AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.
Preschoolers 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 more!
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Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.
This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Whitehaven Library presents digital story time hour. Children ages 0-5 will enjoy an hour long digital story time every Monday in the Discover Read area.
One on one technical assistance on tablet, laptop or smart device including accessing the library's digital services. (This is not a formal class).
Please register online or call 901-415-2778 and bring your smart device.
This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Get ready to flutter into a world of transformation and discovery! 🦋
This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
If you are looking to start a vegetable garden this summer, you'll need to know where to plant, which types of soil to use, what you can and can't grow, and how much sunlight your plants need.
Jessica Mosley (Chase Bank) will lead a presentation about frauds & scams.
Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!
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Story time will consist of a fun interactive story using the components of DiscoverRead. The children will be reading, talking, writing, singing and playing.
Join us for a creative music therapy session where teens will collaborate with each other and a board certified music therapist from The STAR Center, Inc. to write and record original songs!
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
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Stop by the South Branch on the 2nd Monday of each month for a special painting project! We'll try out different painting materials and techniques to make great pieces of art!
This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Need a space to practice your tech skills but want just a little supervision in case you get stuck? Come down to East Shelby for this weekly program where a tutor will be available to check up on your progress while you work on your skills.
The Intro to Photography Basics Program is perfect for any teen that has an interest in learning how to use a camera to take great pictures. Teens do not need to bring a camera as we provide all gear for the course.
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
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Unleash your inner artist with the "Tangled In Crafts" series!
This month, we're untangling a new craft: Stamping. Create your own personalized tea towel or canvas bag using creative stamps and fabric paint!
This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Join us every Monday, 4-6pm! This is a loosely structured club for adults of all ages and experience levels, mainly focused around spending time putting words to paper, and sharing and providing feedback with other club members.
This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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.
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
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One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.