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 Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm South Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens 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! 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South 4:00pm–4:45pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: 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!
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 Bookworm Bingo! Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Come and join us for a game of Bingo. How many of your favorite picture book characters will you recognize on your Bingo card? 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Bookworm Bingo! 4:00pm–5:00pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Meeting Room A (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Games Event Details: Come and join us for a game of Bingo. How many of your favorite picture book characters will you recognize on your Bingo card? Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group After School Program @ Hollywood Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Foyer at Hollywood Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Jan 15 2026 Thu After School Program @ Hollywood 4:00pm–5:30pm Hollywood Library Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Foyer Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Event Details: Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more! 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. 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 Musical Bingo at Frayser Library Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room A (FRA) at Frayser Library Program Type: Games, History/Genealogy, Music Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Musical Bingo at Frayser Library 4:00pm–5:30pm Frayser Library Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Meeting Room A (FRA) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Games, History/Genealogy, Music Event Details: Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 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 English Coffee and Conversations-ESL Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Cordova Library Program Type: Citizenship/ESL Age Group: Adults Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu English Coffee and Conversations-ESL 4:30pm–5:30pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Citizenship/ESL Event Details: Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Computers and Technology Age Group: Teens, Adults Techy Seniors – Phone BasicsLearn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions: Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics 10:30am–12:30pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Registration Required Event Details: Techy Seniors – Phone BasicsLearn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Toddler/Preschool Story Time! Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Music, Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Toddler/Preschool Story Time! 11:00am–12:00pm Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Music, Story Times Event Details: Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!
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 16, 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 16 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 "Teens" group CTRL + Teen Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Innovation Center at Hollywood Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Age Group: Teens Create, chill, and take control of the way you end your week. Every Friday, join us at Hollywood for hands-on projects, games, special guests, and a place to just be yourself. No pressure. Just a vibe. 💫 View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 16 2026 Fri CTRL + Teen 4:00pm–5:00pm Hollywood Library Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Event Details: Create, chill, and take control of the way you end your week. Every Friday, join us at Hollywood for hands-on projects, games, special guests, and a place to just be yourself. No pressure. Just a vibe. 💫 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. 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.
Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms. View Details Jan 17 2026 Sat Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson 10:00am–4:00pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Genealogy Room (OM) Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Event Details: Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.
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 Read with a Pup! (Children's reading therapy program) Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Literacy Instruction Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm. Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat Read with a Pup! (Children's reading therapy program) 11:00am–1:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Literacy Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.
This event is in the "Adults" group Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group Saturday, January 17, 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 17 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 "Adults" group Renaissance Book Club Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Attendees will be discussing the book of the month. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Renaissance Book Club 2:00pm–5:00pm North Library Library Branch: North Library Room: Meeting Room (NOR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Attendees will be discussing the book of the month.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group South Branch Storytime Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Area at South Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! With a focus on early literacy skills, each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, songs/rhymes, and a craft! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Jan 17 2026 Sat South Branch Storytime 4:00pm–4:45pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! With a focus on early literacy skills, each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, songs/rhymes, and a craft! 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 "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 Take-and-Make Craft All Day Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last. 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 Jan 19 2026 Mon Take-and-Make Craft All Day Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), 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 0-5)" group Toddler Storytime Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Main Floor at Randolph Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for Toddler Storytime at Randolph Library on Mondays at 10:30. We will read stories, sing, enjoy bubble time, and do a craft! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Randolph Library Library Branch: Randolph Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for Toddler Storytime at Randolph Library on Mondays at 10:30. We will read stories, sing, enjoy bubble time, and do a craft! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Family Storytime Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library Program Type: Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) 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. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Family Storytime 11:00am–11:45am East Shelby Library Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) 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 "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group After School Program @ Hollywood Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Foyer at Hollywood Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Jan 19 2026 Mon After School Program @ Hollywood 4:00pm–5:30pm Hollywood Library Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Foyer Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Event Details: Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more! 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. 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 Cordova Writing Club Monday, January 19, 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 19 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 "Teens" group Intro To Photography Basics Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Video Production Lab at CLOUD901 Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts Age Group: Teens The Intro to Photography Basics Program is perfect for any teen that has an interest in learning how to use a camera to take great pictures. Teens do not need to bring a camera as we provide all gear for the course. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Intro To Photography Basics 4:00pm–5:30pm CLOUD901 Open Library Branch: CLOUD901 Room: Video Production Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts Registration Required Event Details: The Intro to Photography Basics Program is perfect for any teen that has an interest in learning how to use a camera to take great pictures. Teens do not need to bring a camera as we provide all gear for the course. 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 0-5)" group Story Time! Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library Program Type: Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Come and join us for a super cool story time! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Story Time! 10:30am–11:15am Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Children's Area (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come and join us for a super cool story time! 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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group Baby Story Time Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Program Type: Literacy Instruction Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Songs and books that are perfect for your youngest ones! Baby Story Time occurs weekly and is best suited for children 0-2. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Baby Story Time 11:00am–11:45am Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Literacy Instruction Event Details: Songs and books that are perfect for your youngest ones! Baby Story Time occurs weekly and is best suited for children 0-2.
This event is in the "Adults" group Third Tuesday Book Club Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Third Tuesday Book Club 12:00pm–2:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Meeting Room (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Seed Library Presents: Colorcopia Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Join us every third Tuesday of the month for art inspired by nature! Learn about what's growing at the Dixon while getting creative with ever-changing seasonally inspired crafts! No experience with art necessary; all supplies provided! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Seed Library Presents: Colorcopia 1:00pm–2:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening Registration Required Event Details: Join us every third Tuesday of the month for art inspired by nature! Learn about what's growing at the Dixon while getting creative with ever-changing seasonally inspired crafts! No experience with art necessary; all supplies provided! 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.