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King's Court Chess Club

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Family Learning Lab (RAL) 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 (RAL)
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Ladies & Gentlemen of Distinction Book Club @ Levi

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen of Distinction:  Please join us on the last Friday of the month for our book club. Thank you for your participation.

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen of Distinction:  Please join us on the last Friday of the month for our book club. Thank you for your participation.

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Ready, Set, Switch!

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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.

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Friends of the Library

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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

Bookworm Bingo

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

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

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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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, April 24, 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

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

🦋Story Times @ Hollywood 🦋

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

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

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

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

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Embracing Autism

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Memphis Library Foundation

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Walk The Loop Event

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

This program is an organized activity presented by Methodist North Hospital focusing on walking on a designated, safe and usually paved circuit, around a neighborhood landmark, such as the location of Raleigh Branch Library promoting physical heal

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is an organized activity presented by Methodist North Hospital focusing on walking on a designated, safe and usually paved circuit, around a neighborhood landmark, such as the location of Raleigh Branch Library promoting physical heal

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

Saturday, April 25, 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.

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 5-7)" group
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2026 Spring Book Sale

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for the upcoming Spring Book Sale and discover amazing deals on books for the whole family. From bestselling novels to children's favorites, there's something for everyone.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for the upcoming Spring Book Sale and discover amazing deals on books for the whole family. From bestselling novels to children's favorites, there's something for everyone.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Moving & Grooving: Line Dancing at Frayser Library

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A & B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Get ready to move and groove as you step to the beat of your favorite songs! 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Get ready to move and groove as you step to the beat of your favorite songs! 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

World Children's Day - Dia de los Ninos

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Theater
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate World Children's Day - Dia de los Ninos.

See a play.  Share stories.  Make a child-shaped jigsaw puzzle.  Lots of fun!

For all ages and no registration is needed.

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, Holidays, Theater
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate World Children's Day - Dia de los Ninos.

See a play.  Share stories.  Make a child-shaped jigsaw puzzle.  Lots of fun!

For all ages and no registration is needed.

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

Basic Computer Class Seniors

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come and learn the basic computer skills.  See you then!

Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Come and learn the basic computer skills.  See you then!

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

Memphis Zoo Storytime

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come and join us while we meet new animal friends and read fun stories! This program will take place at the Benjamin Hooks Library (children's department). We hope to see you there!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Come and join us while we meet new animal friends and read fun stories! This program will take place at the Benjamin Hooks Library (children's department). We hope to see you there!

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

Conversation and Crafts

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Conversation and Crafts is a welcoming, hands-on program that brings people together through creative crafting and meaningful conversation.

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

Conversation and Crafts is a welcoming, hands-on program that brings people together through creative crafting and meaningful conversation.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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This event is in the "Teens" group

The Butterfly Project

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Area at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Teens

This hands-on program introduces teens to butterflies, pollinators, and the importance of wildflowers. Participants will plant their own wildflower containers, learn basic plant care, and take their creations home.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

This hands-on program introduces teens to butterflies, pollinators, and the importance of wildflowers. Participants will plant their own wildflower containers, learn basic plant care, and take their creations home.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Chat & Chew Tween Book Club

Saturday, April 25, 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 Reading for February: "The Eye of Minds" by James Dashner

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 Reading for February: "The Eye of Minds" by James Dashner

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.

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Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

One Room School House Crochet Class

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

If you've ever wanted to join a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

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

If you've ever wanted to join a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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This event is in the "Teens" group

STEAM 101: A LESSON IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS and MATH

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens

Teens along with family members are asked to join North in a fun steam activity which will   allow them to use  their  critical thinking, problem solving , and creativity skills. Join  us in person .

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Event Details:

Teens along with family members are asked to join North in a fun steam activity which will   allow them to use  their  critical thinking, problem solving , and creativity skills. Join  us in person .

This event is in the "Adults" group

Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

Saturday, April 25, 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.

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

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

Saturday at the Movies

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us on Saturday at the Frayser branch library to view a movie for all the family to enjoy!  Refreshments will be served.  Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us on Saturday at the Frayser branch library to view a movie for all the family to enjoy!  Refreshments will be served.  Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Spring Into Action Whitehaven Library Book Club Meeting

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Spring Into Action Book Club is a dynamic and welcoming community of readers who gather to explore inspiring stories, share meaningful conversations, and connect through the power of books.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Spring Into Action Book Club is a dynamic and welcoming community of readers who gather to explore inspiring stories, share meaningful conversations, and connect through the power of books.

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

Crochet Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Bring your hooks and your yarn and lets crochet!  This club is for begginers wanting to learn how to crochet, and experts that have knowledge to give.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Bring your hooks and your yarn and lets crochet!  This club is for begginers wanting to learn how to crochet, and experts that have knowledge to give.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Carnegie Writers' Group Memphis at Cossitt Library

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Would you like to improve your writing skills while working in a collaborative environment with other writers?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to improve your writing skills while working in a collaborative environment with other writers?

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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