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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

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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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.

Open
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

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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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

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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

This event made possible by the 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

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

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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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 "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 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.

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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

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

Central Readers Club

Monday, February 9, 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.

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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group

Story Time!

Tuesday, February 10, 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! 

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.

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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

Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler!

Tuesday, February 10, 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!

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Keeping Your Landscape Looking Good All Summer! (Gardening) with Booker T. Leigh

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Booker T Leigh will be here to teach things you need to do to keep your plants and grass looking good during the hot summer weather, such as watering, fertilizing, and pruning plants with diseases.  

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Booker T Leigh will be here to teach things you need to do to keep your plants and grass looking good during the hot summer weather, such as watering, fertilizing, and pruning plants with diseases.  

 

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

After School Program @ Hollywood

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

Friends of the Library logo

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Take Back Your Life: Credit & Money Management Workshop

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Are you interested in budgeting, paying off debt, starting a savings plan, establishing or rebuilding your credit, but don't know where to start? This is the workshop for you.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in budgeting, paying off debt, starting a savings plan, establishing or rebuilding your credit, but don't know where to start? This is the workshop for you.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Let's Get Moving with Yoga

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

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

Storytime @ Levi

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Customers are invited to bring their children to LevImagination Storytime for a 30-minute-long storytelling session designed to stimulate and engage their little ones' minds and imaginations!

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Customers are invited to bring their children to LevImagination Storytime for a 30-minute-long storytelling session designed to stimulate and engage their little ones' minds and imaginations!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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United Way Tax Preparation

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults

2026 United Way Free Tax Preparation

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

2026 United Way Free Tax Preparation

This event is in the "Adults" group

BINGO

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

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

Notary Services

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Memphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours: WEDNESDAYS from Noon – 2 PM at the Central Library in the Business & Sciences Department on the 3rd floor.

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

Memphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours: WEDNESDAYS from Noon – 2 PM at the Central Library in the Business & Sciences Department on the 3rd floor.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.