Event List

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.

Are you interested in playing chess? If so, then this program is for you. Volunteer Cary Chiungos will provide a free tutorial on chess.  

This program is sponsored by the Memphis Youth Arts Initiative.

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 hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

Are you curious about Dungeons & Dragons but never had the chance to play a game? Look no further! Join our game table and roll some dice at the Randolph Library! 

Come and play a few fun rounds of bingo with us featuring some of your favorite picture book characters and win cool prizes. 

Outreach - Cordova Elementary School - Library cards and information

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons but don't know how to play? Great, neither do we! Come play a chaotic game where no one knows the rules but still have to win battles against unknown foes. 

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!

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

Pencils and Paper provided.

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

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

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

📚✨ Join Us for Storytime at Hollywood! Spark your child’s imagination with stories and crafts! 🎶📖 Whether you're a regular or it's your first visit, everyone is welcome to come share the magic of stories!

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.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for an International Storytime celebrating the country and culture of Australia.  Learn about the history, food, animals and stories of the land down under.

Stories, food, music and crafts.

Join us for this family-friendly event and hear from local nonprofits, sit in on story time, create crafts, play games, learn about local history through Memphis Public Libraries' Vincent Astor Collection, and participate in our raffle for the cha

Join us for a fun and interactive program all about delicious, easy, and healthy snacks! Learn how to make quick treats that fuel your brain, boost your energy, and taste amazing.

Spend your Saturday at the library! Bring your favorite trading cards or board games so you can make new friends, learn new games, and have a blast! Some games will also provided by the library.