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Freebie Fridays

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Community Information, Library Support, Literacy Instruction, Outreach Event
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Connect Crew will be present to share free books and library resources for the students and residents in the Whitehaven community! This event will occur in the parking lot next to Brown Baptist, near the Southland Mall.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Library Support, Literacy Instruction, Outreach Event
Event Details:

Connect Crew will be present to share free books and library resources for the students and residents in the Whitehaven community! This event will occur in the parking lot next to Brown Baptist, near the Southland Mall.

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

From Beginner to Bold: Photoshop Editing

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Fishbowl (2nd Floor) at Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Games, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to Adobe Photoshop through a hands-on, step-by-step project. Attendees will start with a dull, unedited photo and transform it into a vibrant, visually compelling image.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Room: Fishbowl (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Games, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to Adobe Photoshop through a hands-on, step-by-step project. Attendees will start with a dull, unedited photo and transform it into a vibrant, visually compelling image.

This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Chess Club @ OGR

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for two-hours of casual chess. Players of all levels and ages welcome. Participation is first come, first served as space allows.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for two-hours of casual chess. Players of all levels and ages welcome. Participation is first come, first served as space allows.

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Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

King's Court Chess Club

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Family Learning Lab at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Ready, Set, Switch!

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

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

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Games
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

LEGO of Your Imagination

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

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

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

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

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Five Fridays of Jazz

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Lobby Stage at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Five Fridays of Jazz is sponsored by the Memphis Library Foundation and presented in conjunction with the Overton Park Shell and Shell on Wheels.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby Stage
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Five Fridays of Jazz is sponsored by the Memphis Library Foundation and presented in conjunction with the Overton Park Shell and Shell on Wheels.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
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Cossitt Beat Lab

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Music, Nonprofit Assistance, Outreach Event, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Participants will learn: Drum programming fundamentals, groove and tempo selection, basic chord progressions, bassline writing, arrangement (intro/verse/hook/bridge), and exporting files for collaboration.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Music, Nonprofit Assistance, Outreach Event, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will learn: Drum programming fundamentals, groove and tempo selection, basic chord progressions, bassline writing, arrangement (intro/verse/hook/bridge), and exporting files for collaboration.

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Teddy Bear Sweater Saturday

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Teddy Bear Saturday.  Share stories and snacks.  Decorate a teddy bear's sweater and then take your bear home.

Families are encouraged to bring a sweater for a child in need.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Teddy Bear Saturday.  Share stories and snacks.  Decorate a teddy bear's sweater and then take your bear home.

Families are encouraged to bring a sweater for a child in need.

This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Germanshire Elementary Art Exhibit

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibits
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us for this months children's art showcase at Cossitt Library. This months exhibit features the art of Germanshire Elementary School under the creative guidance of Diedria Pigues.

Light refreshments will be served.

12pm -1pm

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits
Event Details:

Join us for this months children's art showcase at Cossitt Library. This months exhibit features the art of Germanshire Elementary School under the creative guidance of Diedria Pigues.

Light refreshments will be served.

12pm -1pm

This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Lego Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

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

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, STEAM stem
Event Details:

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

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Play & Trade Day

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

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! Games also provided by the library.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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! Games also provided by the library.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

LEGO Club

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Randolph Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library on the second Saturday of each month for Lego Club!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library on the second Saturday of each month for Lego Club!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.

This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

White Duck Scavenger Hunt

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Main Floor at North Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

March Madness Bracket Competition

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Randolph Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Think you've got what it takes to select a winning March Madness bracket?

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Think you've got what it takes to select a winning March Madness bracket?

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at North Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

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.

Open
Registration Required
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.

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Spring Break Art Week

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Spend your Spring Break with the South Branch Library! Each day, kids will work on a different art project.

Cancelled
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend your Spring Break with the South Branch Library! Each day, kids will work on a different art project.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Stop, Drop, and Read

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children's Area (GPK) at Gaston Park Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Children will have the opportunity to choose books they would like to read and comfort themselves in the children area on the rug, bean bags or chairs.

Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Room: Children's Area (GPK)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Children will have the opportunity to choose books they would like to read and comfort themselves in the children area on the rug, bean bags or chairs.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Curious Creases Club

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Welcome to the C3!!

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Welcome to the C3!!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Tweens 3D Print and Design Camp

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

This Spring Break, learn how to design 3D models and use a 3D printer!

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Spring Break, learn how to design 3D models and use a 3D printer!

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Beware the Ides of March!

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy, Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Friends! Romans! Countrymen! Lend me your ears!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: History/Genealogy, Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Event Details:

Friends! Romans! Countrymen! Lend me your ears!

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Spring Break - 📖Genre Week!📖

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Make your Spring Break EPIC at Hollywood Library as we host Genre Week! Drop in and join us for a week full of fun, hands-on and even tasty activities! Glance below to see what we are up to everyday beginning at 2pm- 3:30pm. 

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Make your Spring Break EPIC at Hollywood Library as we host Genre Week! Drop in and join us for a week full of fun, hands-on and even tasty activities! Glance below to see what we are up to everyday beginning at 2pm- 3:30pm. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Spring Break Cooking Camp

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kitchen at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Come join us for a fun-filled 4-day cooking camp this Spring Break! Our camp is designed for kids ages 8-18 who love to get creative in the kitchen. This event will have little chefs whipping up delicious dishes with a twist.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us for a fun-filled 4-day cooking camp this Spring Break! Our camp is designed for kids ages 8-18 who love to get creative in the kitchen. This event will have little chefs whipping up delicious dishes with a twist.

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.