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The Director’s Chair: Intro to Visual Leadership in Filmmaking

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Learning Lab at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Focus: A filmmaker-focused intensive on what it means to be a director—how to guide performance, work with crew, and shape a vision.

Workshop Breakdown:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Focus: A filmmaker-focused intensive on what it means to be a director—how to guide performance, work with crew, and shape a vision.

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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 "Adults-Seniors" group

AARP Game Day

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Game Day at North Branch will consist of a friendly game called Bid Whist. This game is fun, challenging, and can help seniors improve their memory, concentration, and social skills.  😊

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Game Day at North Branch will consist of a friendly game called Bid Whist. This game is fun, challenging, and can help seniors improve their memory, concentration, and social skills.  😊

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish for Beginners

Saturday, February 7, 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.

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.

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Friends of the Library

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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

Line Dancing with Craig

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor at South Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come along to learn new moves while exercising and have a great time while dancing! It will help stimulate your mind and improve your body tone.


 

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come along to learn new moves while exercising and have a great time while dancing! It will help stimulate your mind and improve your body tone.


 

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Friends of the Library

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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

Opera Memphis Presents "When Marian Sang"

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Please join us for a special performance by Opera Memphis! Experience the children's book When Marian Sang brought to life as an opera.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music
Event Details:

Please join us for a special performance by Opera Memphis! Experience the children's book When Marian Sang brought to life as an opera.

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Cherokee Sewing Club

Saturday, February 7, 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.

Full
Registration Required
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.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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East Shelby Library : Movie Day

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Painting Jam

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

Teens are invited to hang out and create art with friends. As we bring out the inner artist and paint the day away. There will be food, games, activities, and lots of FUN. The Best Art work wins a prize.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens are invited to hang out and create art with friends. As we bring out the inner artist and paint the day away. There will be food, games, activities, and lots of FUN. The Best Art work wins a prize.

Special Notes

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

How to: Ancestry.com Library Edition

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Did you know your public library offers FREE access to Ancestry.com Library Edition? Want to know how to utilize this amazing service?

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Did you know your public library offers FREE access to Ancestry.com Library Edition? Want to know how to utilize this amazing service?

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

Seed Library's Seed Swap

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Gardening
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

MPL's Seed Library is hosting a community seed swap! Sunday, 2:00-4:00 pm, come to the 3rd floor reading area and mingle with your fellow gardeners, trade planting ideas, and swap seeds.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Gardening
Event Details:

MPL's Seed Library is hosting a community seed swap! Sunday, 2:00-4:00 pm, come to the 3rd floor reading area and mingle with your fellow gardeners, trade planting ideas, and swap seeds.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Memphis Library Foundation

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Gadget Lab

Monday, February 9, 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.  

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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Preschoolers will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and more!

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Preschoolers will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and more!

Special Notes

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Toddler Storytime

Monday, February 9, 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!

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

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

Baby Story Time

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group

Family Storytime

Monday, February 9, 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.

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

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

One on One Senior Tech Help

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

One on one technical assistance on tablet, laptop or smart device including accessing the library's digital services. (This is not a formal class). 

Please register online or call 901-415-2778 and bring your smart device.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

One on one technical assistance on tablet, laptop or smart device including accessing the library's digital services. (This is not a formal class). 

Please register online or call 901-415-2778 and bring your smart device.

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

Chair Yoga

Monday, February 9, 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.

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, February 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

1920s: Blackout Poetry Art

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, History/Genealogy, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

In honor of Langston Hughes and the vibrant spirit of the 1920s, join us for an evening of creative deconstruction at our Blackout Poetry Art! 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History/Genealogy, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

In honor of Langston Hughes and the vibrant spirit of the 1920s, join us for an evening of creative deconstruction at our Blackout Poetry Art! 

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group

Monday Evening Story Time

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gaston Park Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Story time will consist of a fun interactive story using the components of DiscoverRead.  The children will be reading, talking, writing, singing and playing.

Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Story time will consist of a fun interactive story using the components of DiscoverRead.  The children will be reading, talking, writing, singing and playing.

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Paint Party!

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Stop by the South Branch on the 2nd Monday of each month for a special painting project! We'll try out different painting materials and techniques to make great pieces of art!

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Stop by the South Branch on the 2nd Monday of each month for a special painting project! We'll try out different painting materials and techniques to make great pieces of art!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group

Shining Stars: Music Therapy for School Aged Children

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Join us for a fun and interactive music therapy program led by a board certified music therapist from The STAR Center, Inc.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive music therapy program led by a board certified music therapist from The STAR Center, Inc.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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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, February 9, 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!

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.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, February 9, 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.

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.

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