This event is in the "Adults" group Designing with Canva.com Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm 2nd Floor Reading Area at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Computers and Technology Age Group: Adults Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés. It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Designing with Canva.com 10:30am–12:30pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Full Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 2nd Floor Reading Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Registration Required Event Details: Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés. It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" 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, January 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), 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. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" 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 Jan 9 2026 Fri Chess Club @ OGR 2:30pm–4:30pm Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Meeting Room (OGR) Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), 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. 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 "Adults" group Walk a Mile and Get a Free Book! Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Walk a mile and get a free book! We are going to walk from the library entrance, complete the walking path around the Bert Ferguson community center (approx. 1 mile), and return to the library. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Walk a Mile and Get a Free Book! 10:00am–11:00am Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Walk a mile and get a free book! We are going to walk from the library entrance, complete the walking path around the Bert Ferguson community center (approx. 1 mile), and return to the library. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Second Saturday Legal Advice Clinic Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Legal Assistance Age Group: Adults 10 AM to 11 AM is the Clinic Intake Time View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Second Saturday Legal Advice Clinic 10:00am–12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Legal Assistance Event Details: 10 AM to 11 AM is the Clinic Intake Time
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Cherokee Sewing Club Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc. Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per month. There is a morning and afternoon meeting, please pick only one time. The same class project will be taught at both sessions. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Cherokee Sewing Club 10:30am–12:30pm Cherokee Library Full Library Branch: Cherokee Library Room: Meeting Room (CHE) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc. Registration Required Event Details: The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per month. There is a morning and afternoon meeting, please pick only one time. The same class project will be taught at both sessions. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY Meeting Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors The SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY organized in January 2015. It is an informal group of like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who gather to discuss, share, and learn how to preserve and document family history. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 10 2026 Sat SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY Meeting 11:00am–12:30pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Meeting Room B (OM) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Event Details: The SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY organized in January 2015. It is an informal group of like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who gather to discuss, share, and learn how to preserve and document family history.
This event is in the "Adults" group Spanish for Beginners Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library Program Type: Language Classes Age Group: Adults Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. No registration needed. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Spanish for Beginners 1:00pm–2:00pm Cordova Library 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Cherokee Sewing Club Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc. Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per month. There is a morning and afternoon meeting, please pick only one time. The same class project will be taught at both sessions. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Cherokee Sewing Club 1:30pm–3:30pm Cherokee Library Full Library Branch: Cherokee Library Room: Meeting Room (CHE) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc. Registration Required Event Details: The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per month. There is a morning and afternoon meeting, please pick only one time. The same class project will be taught at both sessions. 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 "Adults" group Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Cordova Library Program Type: Citizenship/ESL Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Cordova Library 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. 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.
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 East Shelby Library Movie Day: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Come and join us for a screening of Indiana Jones' latest adventure! View Details 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 Jan 10 2026 Sat East Shelby Library Movie Day: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 3:00pm–5:00pm East Shelby Library Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Meeting Room A (ESB) Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Movies Event Details: Come and join us for a screening of Indiana Jones' latest adventure! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Super Bowl Trivia Showdown Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Games Age Group: Adults Think you know more about professional football than your friends, family, or coworkers? Come prove it at our Super Bowl Trivia Showdown! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Super Bowl Trivia Showdown 3:30pm–4:30pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Meeting Room B (OM) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Games Event Details: Think you know more about professional football than your friends, family, or coworkers? Come prove it at our Super Bowl Trivia Showdown! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Gadget Lab Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Computers and Technology Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Gadget Lab 10:00am–12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Chair Yoga Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors This is an ongoing Chair yoga class which is offered every Monday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Chair Yoga 1:30pm–2:30pm Hollywood Library Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Meeting Room (HOL) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: This is an ongoing Chair yoga class which is offered every Monday from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group East Shelby Library: Computer Classes Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library Program Type: Computers and Technology Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon East Shelby Library: Computer Classes 3:00pm–4:00pm East Shelby Library Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Meeting Room A (ESB) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology
This event is in the "Adults" group Cordova Writing Club Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Cordova Writing Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Meeting Room (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Zumba Fitness Class Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Raleigh Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Zumba Fitness Class 6:30pm–7:30pm Raleigh Library Open Library Branch: Raleigh Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: 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. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Central Readers Club: ONCE UPON A TOWN Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Central Readers Club: ONCE UPON A TOWN 6:30pm–8:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aerobics Fitness Exercise Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Aerobics Fitness Exercise 10:00am–11:00am Raleigh Library Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 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 "Adults" group BINGO Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults A wonderful time where we win prizes and make new friends. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Cancelled BINGO 12:00pm–1:30pm North Library Library Branch: North Library Room: Meeting Room (NOR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness Event Details: A wonderful time where we win prizes and make new friends.
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 Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler! Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Have questions about genealogy? Wondering how to find that long-lost ancestor? Just getting started on your family history research journey? Have no fear...Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays are here! View Details 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler! 1:00pm–3:00pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Genealogy Room (OM) Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events Event Details: Have questions about genealogy? Wondering how to find that long-lost ancestor? Just getting started on your family history research journey? Have no fear...Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays are here!
This event is in the "Adults" group Let's Get Moving with Yoga Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Cordova Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Participate in a yoga experience to stretch the body and soothe the mind. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Let's Get Moving with Yoga 5:30pm–6:30pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Participate in a yoga experience to stretch the body and soothe the mind. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" 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 Long Live the King!-Chess Club Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors 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. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Long Live the King!-Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Games Event Details: 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. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group A Wider Angle Film Series: 200 METERS Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Teens, Adults For January, A Wider Angle, our monthly film series highlighting independent global cinema, will screen the 2020 drama 200 Meters, written and directed by Palestinian filmmaker Ameen Nayfeh. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue A Wider Angle Film Series: 200 METERS 6:00pm–8:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: For January, A Wider Angle, our monthly film series highlighting independent global cinema, will screen the 2020 drama 200 Meters, written and directed by Palestinian filmmaker Ameen Nayfeh. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Easy Step by Step Computer Class Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library Program Type: Computers and Technology Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors This is an ongoing class for beginners and those with little experience with computers. This class will be held from 11-12:30 on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Easy Step by Step Computer Class 11:00am–12:30pm Hollywood Library Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Meeting Room (HOL) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology Event Details: This is an ongoing class for beginners and those with little experience with computers. This class will be held from 11-12:30 on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.