Event List

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators.

Join us for an afternoon of art. Unleash your creativity as we create abstract art using paint and a squeegee.
Pick your colors and swipe your way to a masterpiece!

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

Come out and meet a park ranger! Learn all about the cool things they do to keep our parks safe. You might even get a chance to see a snake! See you there. 

Learn to draw the basics of Anime/Manga style with an experienced artist and teacher. 

Pencils and Paper provided.

Imagine! Build! Share!  Join us at South each Thursday at 4pm to build amazing Lego creations to be displayed and added to our growing archive of builds!

🎉 Join us at Hollywood for Day of Play! Every Thursday, we'll have an activity full of fun, creativity, and adventure!

Science has never tasted so good!

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

Rookie Moves is a casual chess hour for players of all levels and ages. Chess boards are provided.

Join us for an Open Art Session at Randolph Library This is your chance to explore your artistic talents in a relaxed and fun environment.

You can bring some of your own art supplies or use those that we will provide, including:

Calling all gamers! Flex your skills and go head-to-head with other gamers at Raleigh's Nintendo Switch Game Night. We'll have the classics if you're feeling nostalgic, as well as some newer fan favorites.

Come learn and discuss the basics of 3D-printing! Any level of ability is welcome. We'll walk you through some basics and talk about how you can utilize the printer at the Raleigh library for your own projects. 

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.

Step into a world of vibrant imagination and raw talent at our Annual Teen Arts Fest Exhibition, proudly hosted by Memphis Public Libraries!

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

Come join in on some good dance moves while exercising! It'll help stimulate your mind and strengthen your body tone.

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!

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Mondays | 5:00–6:00 PM | Tween Zone

Once again this September, Opera Memphis is bringing the magic of music to unexpected places all over the city—including 14 Memphis Public Library branches!

Once again this September, Opera Memphis is bringing the magic of music to unexpected places all over the city—including 14 Memphis Public Library branches!

Connect Crew will be hosting a family storytime event at the Memphis Zoo! The storytime and animal meet and greet program will be held at the Wild Encounter location. The storytime event will occur during the zoo's Free TN Tuesday hours.

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators.