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Free Tax Prep - United Way

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. The service is available to taxpayers with l...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

Calligraphy Basics taught by Racheal

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Racheal S. will be leading another series of Basic Calligraphy classes. These classes are for beginners and for ages 18 and older. All supplies are provided but are limited so plea...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Racheal S. will be leading another series of Basic Calligraphy classes. These classes are for beginners and for ages 18 and older.

Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Techy Seniors – Phone BasicsLearn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:Connect to wi-fiBrows...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

Learn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:

A red rose with stem lying flat on its side.

Book Bachelor

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Fall in love with a new book! Throughout this series, participants will "date" five romance novels of their choice. On January 31st, we will each check out five books and take them...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Fall in love with a new book! Throughout this series, participants will "date" five romance novels of their choice. On January 31st, we will each check out five books and take them home to start reading.

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.

Picture of a flyer for this event with colorful puzzle pieces. Embracing Autism, every fourth Saturday from 10-11 at Raleigh library.

Embracing Autism

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.&...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment. 

 

 

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.

Free Tax Prep Graphic with the United Way Mid-South logo

Free Tax Preparation by United Way Mid-South

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

South Branch will be one of the sites for free tax preparation on Saturdays from February 15 thru April 12 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. 

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

South Branch will be one of the sites for free tax preparation on Saturdays from February 15 thru April 12 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. 

AARP Free Tax Preparation

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. The service is available to taxpayers w...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side
Age Group: Adults
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.

Free Tax Prep - United Way

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. The service is available to taxpayers with l...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

AI for Beginners: AI for Job Seekers

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use artificial intelligence to polish your resume, draft cover letters and practice for interviews. We’ll have live demos with AI tools. No computer skills needed to j...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Learn how to use artificial intelligence to polish your resume, draft cover letters and practice for interviews. We’ll have live demos with AI tools. No computer skills needed to join this free program! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

North Branch Women Book Club

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Women Book Club will be discussing, " The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store," by James McBride. Mrs. Linda Brazell will be facilitating. 

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Women Book Club will be discussing, " The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store," by James McBride. Mrs. Linda Brazell will be facilitating.

 

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

All ages are welcome at our Family Storytime! Come listen to exciting stories, participate in fun activities, and share a special time together.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

All ages are welcome at our Family Storytime! Come listen to exciting stories, participate in fun activities, and share a special time together.

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.

Memphis Zoo Storytime

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Connect Crew will be hosting a family storytime event with the Memphis Zoo! The storytime and animal meet & greet program will be held in the Storytime Room in the Children's D...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Connect Crew will be hosting a family storytime event with the Memphis Zoo! The storytime and animal meet & greet program will be held in the Storytime Room in the Children's Department at the Benjamin Hooks Library.

EKPE ABIOTO

DON’T TOUCH A GUN! Book signing with EKPE ABIOTO

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Cultural Awareness, Story Times
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Five friends find a gun. Now they have a choice to make. What will the boys do? From listening to the adults, the boys learn valuable life lessons. They are taught to value their&n...

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Cultural Awareness, Story Times
Event Details:

Five friends find a gun. Now they have a choice to make. What will the boys do? From listening to the adults, the boys learn valuable life lessons.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photographer

Commemorate Your Heritage: Free Family Photos at the Orange Mound Branch and Genealogy Center

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Black History Month, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Commemorate Your Heritage: Free Family Photos is part of our Black History Month celebration at the Orange Mound Branch Library and Genealogy Center! We want the citizens of Memphi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Black History Month, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Commemorate Your Heritage: Free Family Photos is part of our Black History Month celebration at the Orange Mound Branch Library and Genealogy Center!

Levi's 2nd Annual Black History Month Celebration

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Black History Month
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Levi will make a journey back in time to celebrate Memphis' history. We have planned various activities for the entire family that will be fun and educational. Some activities...

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Black History Month
Event Details:

Levi will make a journey back in time to celebrate Memphis' history. We have planned various activities for the entire family that will be fun and educational.

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.

Genealogy Show and Tell Poster

Black History Month Genealogy Show-and-Tell: What’s Your Family’s Occupation at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Black History Month, History/Genealogy, Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for the Black History Month Genealogy Show-and-Tell: What’s Your Family’s Occupation at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center! The Afro-American Historical and Gene...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Black History Month, History/Genealogy, Holidays
Event Details:

Join us for the Black History Month Genealogy Show-and-Tell: What’s Your Family’s Occupation at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center!

Spanish for Beginners

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Language Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. No registration needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. No registration needed.

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.

Golden Stitches

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Family Learning Lab at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Come learn or practice sewing with our beloved Mary Ann at the Raleigh Library! 

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Come learn or practice sewing with our beloved Mary Ann at the Raleigh Library! 

Free Tech Support at the Library (available in four languages)

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Need help with your phone, laptop, tablet, email, photos, videos, etc.? Come to the library for free one on-one tech support! Our staff member Gretchen speaks English, Spanish, Fre...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Need help with your phone, laptop, tablet, email, photos, videos, etc.? Come to the library for free one on-one tech support!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page fr...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page from the suggested book.

Vocal Workshop with Miz Stefani and Valetta Brinson

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Music, Theater
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Vocal workshop (series) aimed at individuals over the age of 18. This workshop will be designed to help participants learn essential vocal techniques and tips for maintaining vocal...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Theater
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Vocal workshop (series) aimed at individuals over the age of 18. This workshop will be designed to help participants learn essential vocal techniques and tips for maintaining vocal health.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Beloved book cover and movie poster

I Read That Movie @ the Library: BELOVED

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

For February, our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, is reading the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1987 novel Beloved by Toni Morrison. Rated in 2006 as the best ...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Event Details:

For February, our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, is reading the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1987 novel Beloved by Toni Morrison.

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.

children making jewelry

Creative Maker’s Workshop

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:15pm - 4:15pm
Program Area at Parkway Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join the Creative Maker’s Workshop to celebrate the power of friendship and girl power! Learn from Allison, our resident jewelry artist, as she shows you how to create beautiful je...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join the Creative Maker’s Workshop to celebrate the power of friendship and girl power!

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.

Randolph Kid Comic Club

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Do you like the Cat Kid Comic Club Books and wish you had your own comic club to join? Look no further and join us at Randolph for a fun time making your very own comic club. Don't...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs
Event Details:

Do you like the Cat Kid Comic Club Books and wish you had your own comic club to join? Look no further and join us at Randolph for a fun time making your very own comic club. Don't know how to draw certain characters?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.