Event List

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators.

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

United Way of the Mid-South IRS-certified volunteers will provide FREE basic income tax return preparation. The schedule is from Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Mondays and holidays.

 For more information, please call 901-415-2778

Toddlers 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, movement activities, and more.

Join the Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the Take Charge of Diabetes classes! These informative sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively manage your diabetes and live a healthier life.

Come to the  Cornelia Crenshaw Library for Storytime read-alouds, song, and movement.

Come to the  Cornelia Crenshaw Library for Storytime read-alouds, song, and movement.

Join teaching artist Carol Buchman for this 5-week homage to the works of prominent Harlem Renaissance artists including William Johnson, Romare Bearden, and Faith Ringgold.

2026 United Way Free Tax Preparation

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.

Come out, enjoy and have fun learning our basic line dancing steps at a slower pace. This class is more instructional and repetitive. This class is cardio-driven and more about movement than technique.

Lincoln Coffman, Lifeline Coordinator with Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, continues a 6-part monthly series addressing important topics in mental health, addiction and recovery. 

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

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.

Ready to stop writing poems that just sit in your notebook? This 8-week series, designed for all high school writers, is the ultimate crash course in taking your words from the page to the stage.

Children 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 a craft!

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.       

Join us every Wednesday for Pokémon Club! Whether you’re brand new or already battling with friends, this is the perfect place to learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, practice your skills, and have fun.

This weekly toddler class blends storytime magic with hands-on learning. Led by early childhood expert Amber Buggs, kids ages 2–5 will enjoy a lively picture book, and a creative literacy activity each week.

The Raleigh Open Studio Lab is a creative drop-in space designed for filmmakers, photographers, and content creators to edit, create, and grow.

Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.

Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

This FREE legal clinic provides an opportunity for individuals to learn about how to obtain a divorce without hiring an attorney. Following an educational presentation from Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc.

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.