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Mic Check: Teen Poetry and Writing Series

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

 

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

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.

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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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Dungeons & Dragons @ Randolph: Beginner's Campaign (SESSION 10)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Games, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Are you curious about Dungeons & Dragons but never had the chance to play a game? Look no further! Join our game table and roll some dice at the Randolph Library! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you curious about Dungeons & Dragons but never had the chance to play a game? Look no further! Join our game table and roll some dice at the Randolph Library! 

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

South Branch Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

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!

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Event Details:

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!

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 "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

Bookworm Bingo

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), 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 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), 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

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Learn to Speak English

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults

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

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

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

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group

What Are You Cooking?

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food
Age Group:
Adults

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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Event Details:

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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 "Teens" group

Between the Lines: Teen Bookmark Design

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Get ready to show off your creativity in this exciting workshop! Attendees will have the opportunity to design their very own bookmark. All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to show off your creativity in this exciting workshop! Attendees will have the opportunity to design their very own bookmark. All supplies will be provided.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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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.

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

Wednesday Wonder Lab- Preschool STEM

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

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.

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

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.

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

Camp Skills with the Girl Scouts!

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Get ready to learn, explore, and build confidence with the Girl Scouts! In this interactive program, Girl Scout leaders will introduce campers to essential outdoor and leadership skills inspired by traditional camp experiences.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM stem
Event Details:

Get ready to learn, explore, and build confidence with the Girl Scouts! In this interactive program, Girl Scout leaders will introduce campers to essential outdoor and leadership skills inspired by traditional camp experiences.

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

Seed Library Garden Club: Creating Captivating Curb Appeal

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for the Seed Library Garden Club, a welcoming space for gardening lovers of all levels!

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

Join us for the Seed Library Garden Club, a welcoming space for gardening lovers of all levels!

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

Raleigh Open Studio: Film & Photo Lab

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Family Learning Lab at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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

Registration Closed
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:

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

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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.

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

The Writer's Block

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Aerobics Fitness Exercise

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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.

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

AARP Free Tax Preparation

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

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

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

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

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

Free Tax Preparation by United Way of the Mid-South

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Tax Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

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

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

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

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

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, March 12, 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 3-5. 

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 3-5. 

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

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.

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

Sensory Storytime

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Join us on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 at Randolph Library for Sensory Storytime! Sensory storytime is a welcoming, interactive environment designed for special sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration.

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 at Randolph Library for Sensory Storytime! Sensory storytime is a welcoming, interactive environment designed for special sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration.

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.

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

Getting Started with Microsoft Word

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Reading Area at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

This class is designed to introduce the basic functions of  Microsoft Word for Office 365 in order to create professional documents, resumes, and any other text documents.  The following skills will be covered:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 2nd Floor Reading Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is designed to introduce the basic functions of  Microsoft Word for Office 365 in order to create professional documents, resumes, and any other text documents.  The following skills will be covered:

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

Genealogy Assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler!

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Genealogy assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! Come get assistance with your genealogical research from one of our library's favorite experts. Dr.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Genealogy assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! Come get assistance with your genealogical research from one of our library's favorite experts. Dr.

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

Starting a Vegetable Garden

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Booker T. Leigh is a retired extension agent who worked for more than 30 years for the University of TN Extension Service.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Booker T. Leigh is a retired extension agent who worked for more than 30 years for the University of TN Extension Service.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Career Readiness Program

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Job and Career
Age Group:
Adults

Memphis Urban League (MUL) to offer career readiness workshops at the North Branch Library.

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job and Career
Event Details:

Memphis Urban League (MUL) to offer career readiness workshops at the North Branch Library.

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

Seniors & Adults Bingo

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (CRE) at Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Bring your lucky charm, your friends, and your best bingo cheer — you might just shout BINGO! before the day is over.

Don’t miss out — the fun starts here!

Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (CRE)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Bring your lucky charm, your friends, and your best bingo cheer — you might just shout BINGO! before the day is over.

Don’t miss out — the fun starts here!

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

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

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

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

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

Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
South Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Imagine! Build! Share!  Join us at South each Thursday at 4pm to build amazing Lego creations to be displayed and added to our growing archive of builds!

Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Imagine! Build! Share!  Join us at South each Thursday at 4pm to build amazing Lego creations to be displayed and added to our growing archive of builds!