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Free Family Photos!

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come preserve your family history in timeless family photos at the Genealogy Center...for free! We will have our experienced photographer on hand to take family photos in our beautiful library.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Come preserve your family history in timeless family photos at the Genealogy Center...for free! We will have our experienced photographer on hand to take family photos in our beautiful library.

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.

Come out for your medical needs with UT Science Health Mobile Service

UT Health Science Center Cancer Screening

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor at South Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Free cancer screenings and education will be provided by a team of UTHSC nurses and student nurses! 

Services offered:

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Free cancer screenings and education will be provided by a team of UTHSC nurses and student nurses! 

Services offered:

BUILD-A-BLOCK[PARTY]: Neighborhood Activation Cohort

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Performance Hall (2nd Floor) at Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Computers and Technology, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Build-a-Block[Party] is a multi-session, hands-on program for people who want to learn how to plan and produce neighborhood block parties, small festivals, and community gatherings.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Room: Performance Hall (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build-a-Block[Party] is a multi-session, hands-on program for people who want to learn how to plan and produce neighborhood block parties, small festivals, and community gatherings.

Elevate by Grameen America

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Business Assistance, Community Information, Nonprofit Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join fellow entrepreneurs and meet the Memphis Elevate team to discover how Elevate can help your business.

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Business Assistance, Community Information, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Join fellow entrepreneurs and meet the Memphis Elevate team to discover how Elevate can help your business.

Explore Recycling with Memphis City Beautiful

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, STEAM arts, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Explore Recycling with Memphis City Beautiful at the Cordova Branch Library.

Learn how to make the world a better place by recycling.  Then make recycled art to take home.

For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, STEAM arts, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Explore Recycling with Memphis City Beautiful at the Cordova Branch Library.

Learn how to make the world a better place by recycling.  Then make recycled art to take home.

For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park Ranger Visit

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us for a special visit from a Tennessee State Park Ranger! 

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Community Information, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Join us for a special visit from a Tennessee State Park Ranger! 

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.

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Elevate by Grameen America

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Business Assistance, Community Information, Nonprofit Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join fellow entrepreneurs and meet the Memphis Elevate team to discover how Elevate can help your business.

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Business Assistance, Community Information, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Join fellow entrepreneurs and meet the Memphis Elevate team to discover how Elevate can help your business.

Family Resource Fair / Feria de Recursos Familiares

Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Health & Wellness, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Health & Wellness, Literacy Instruction, Story Times

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.

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Elevate by Grameen America

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Business Assistance, Community Information, Nonprofit Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join fellow entrepreneurs and meet the Memphis Elevate team to discover how Elevate can help your business.

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Business Assistance, Community Information, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Join fellow entrepreneurs and meet the Memphis Elevate team to discover how Elevate can help your business.

Grandparents' Day: Interview Your Elders!

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Studio A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Ever wondered what it like when your grandparents were kids?

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Studio A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Ever wondered what it like when your grandparents were kids?

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.

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

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MPL Repair Cafe - Fall

Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Adults

Don't Throw it Out, Fix it! 

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Don't Throw it Out, Fix it! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

Elevate by Grameen America

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Business Assistance, Community Information, Nonprofit Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join fellow entrepreneurs and meet the Memphis Elevate team to discover how Elevate can help your business.

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Business Assistance, Community Information, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Join fellow entrepreneurs and meet the Memphis Elevate team to discover how Elevate can help your business.

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Elevate by Grameen America

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Business Assistance, Community Information, Nonprofit Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join fellow entrepreneurs and meet the Memphis Elevate team to discover how Elevate can help your business.

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Business Assistance, Community Information, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Join fellow entrepreneurs and meet the Memphis Elevate team to discover how Elevate can help your business.

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, March 6, 2027 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, April 3, 2027 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy.