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

Family Storytime

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Tech Help

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Need a space to practice your tech skills but want just a little supervision in case you get stuck? Come down to East Shelby for this weekly program where a tutor will be available to check up on your progress while you work on your skills.

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Need a space to practice your tech skills but want just a little supervision in case you get stuck? Come down to East Shelby for this weekly program where a tutor will be available to check up on your progress while you work on your skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

East Shelby Book Lovers Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Hi Fellow Readers!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room C (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Hi Fellow Readers!

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

Afterschool Writing Workshop

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us for a cursive writing workspace. Cursive writing is an elegant form of handwriting where letter is connected in a flowing manner, allowing for smoother and faster writing compared to print.

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

Join us for a cursive writing workspace. Cursive writing is an elegant form of handwriting where letter is connected in a flowing manner, allowing for smoother and faster writing compared to print.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Clothesline: A Writing Workspace

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a generative writing workspace where writers of all ages can work to complete individual projects, follow a weekly prompt, or recharge your writerly battery by reading.

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room C (ESB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Join us for a generative writing workspace where writers of all ages can work to complete individual projects, follow a weekly prompt, or recharge your writerly battery by reading.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Launch Pad: Telling a Story Through Photography

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A & B (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Teens

 

Teen Launch Pad is a monthly library program designed to equip teens with practical life skills through hands-on learning and creative exploration.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (ESB)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Teen Launch Pad is a monthly library program designed to equip teens with practical life skills through hands-on learning and creative exploration.

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

On the Shelf and Silver Screen

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

For movie lovers and book lovers alike: have you ever had a book you've been wanting to read be made into a movie, only you want to read it before you watch it?

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room C (ESB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Event Details:

For movie lovers and book lovers alike: have you ever had a book you've been wanting to read be made into a movie, only you want to read it before you watch it?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Dream Big, Build Bigger Vision Board Party

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Get ready to dream, create and manifest the future you want. This is all about having fun, getting creative, and setting your sights on the  big goals you want to achieve.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to dream, create and manifest the future you want. This is all about having fun, getting creative, and setting your sights on the  big goals you want to achieve.

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

Family Storytime

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Computer Basics Class

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Whether you're just starting your computer journey or you want to brush up on the basics, come join us as we learn about some of the most fundamental computer skills in a small class environment!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Whether you're just starting your computer journey or you want to brush up on the basics, come join us as we learn about some of the most fundamental computer skills in a small class environment!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Tech Help

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Need a space to practice your tech skills but want just a little supervision in case you get stuck? Come down to East Shelby for this weekly program where a tutor will be available to check up on your progress while you work on your skills.

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Need a space to practice your tech skills but want just a little supervision in case you get stuck? Come down to East Shelby for this weekly program where a tutor will be available to check up on your progress while you work on your skills.

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

Afterschool Writing Workshop

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us for a cursive writing workspace. Cursive writing is an elegant form of handwriting where letter is connected in a flowing manner, allowing for smoother and faster writing compared to print.

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

Join us for a cursive writing workspace. Cursive writing is an elegant form of handwriting where letter is connected in a flowing manner, allowing for smoother and faster writing compared to print.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Free Tax Preparation Services

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A, B, & C (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Need help filing your taxes and don't know where to turn? Come down to East Shelby Library where United Way of the Mid-South will help you prepare your federal taxes for free!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A, B, & C (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

Need help filing your taxes and don't know where to turn? Come down to East Shelby Library where United Way of the Mid-South will help you prepare your federal taxes for free!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Clothesline: A Writing Workspace

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for a generative writing workspace where writers of all ages can work to complete individual projects, follow a weekly prompt, or recharge your writerly battery by reading.

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Join us for a generative writing workspace where writers of all ages can work to complete individual projects, follow a weekly prompt, or recharge your writerly battery by reading.

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

Chat & Chew Tween Book Club

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

Exciting News! 

This month we're reading:" I Am Cheese" by: Robert Cormier

It's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Exciting News! 

This month we're reading:" I Am Cheese" by: Robert Cormier

It's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Let's Celebrate! East Shelby Branch Anniversary

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us as we celebrate our 27th anniversary! 

There will a group of resource tables of various community partners.

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate our 27th anniversary! 

There will a group of resource tables of various community partners.

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

Family Storytime

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Free Tax Preparation Services

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Need help filing your taxes and don't know where to turn? Come down to East Shelby Library where United Way of the Mid-South will help you prepare your federal taxes for free!

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

Need help filing your taxes and don't know where to turn? Come down to East Shelby Library where United Way of the Mid-South will help you prepare your federal taxes for free!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Computer Basics Class

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Whether you're just starting your computer journey or you want to brush up on the basics, come join us as we learn about some of the most fundamental computer skills in a small class environment!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Whether you're just starting your computer journey or you want to brush up on the basics, come join us as we learn about some of the most fundamental computer skills in a small class environment!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Tech Help

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Need a space to practice your tech skills but want just a little supervision in case you get stuck? Come down to East Shelby for this weekly program where a tutor will be available to check up on your progress while you work on your skills.

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Need a space to practice your tech skills but want just a little supervision in case you get stuck? Come down to East Shelby for this weekly program where a tutor will be available to check up on your progress while you work on your skills.

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

Afterschool Writing Workshop

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us for a cursive writing workspace. Cursive writing is an elegant form of handwriting where letter is connected in a flowing manner, allowing for smoother and faster writing compared to print.

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

Join us for a cursive writing workspace. Cursive writing is an elegant form of handwriting where letter is connected in a flowing manner, allowing for smoother and faster writing compared to print.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo