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Play & Trade Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Spend your Saturday at the library! Bring your favorite trading cards or board games so you can make new friends, learn new games, and have a blast! Games also provided by the library.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Spend your Saturday at the library! Bring your favorite trading cards or board games so you can make new friends, learn new games, and have a blast! Games also provided by the library.

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

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, May 2, 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. 

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

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Job and Career, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Job and Career, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises.

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, May 4, 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 0-4)

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 0-4)
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

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group

Baby Story Time

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

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 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

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

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 0-4)" group

It's Story Time at Whitehaven Library (Children's Story Hour)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Whitehaven Library presents digital story time hour. Children ages 0-5 will enjoy an hour long digital story time every Monday in the Discover Read area. 

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Whitehaven Library presents digital story time hour. Children ages 0-5 will enjoy an hour long digital story time every Monday in the Discover Read area. 

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

Levi's Biggest Loser

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us at Levi for a fun take on the Biggest Loser program. This 6-week program will be geared toward adults looking to achieve maintainable weight loss and healthy goals.

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at Levi for a fun take on the Biggest Loser program. This 6-week program will be geared toward adults looking to achieve maintainable weight loss and healthy goals.

Special Notes

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Chicago Stepping with Ray

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Chicago Stepping with Ray is here to stay! Join us at Levi for stepping fitness and wellness group every Monday from 2:00pm- 3:30pm, where every step is a step towards a healthier you. All classes are beginner friendly.

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping with Ray is here to stay! Join us at Levi for stepping fitness and wellness group every Monday from 2:00pm- 3:30pm, where every step is a step towards a healthier you. All classes are beginner friendly.

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Computer Basics Class

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Whether you're just starting your computer journey or you want to brush up on the basics, come join us as we learn about some of the most fundamental computer skills in a small class environment!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Whether you're just starting your computer journey or you want to brush up on the basics, come join us as we learn about some of the most fundamental computer skills in a small class environment!

This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Crafternoon

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group

Monday Evening Story Time

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gaston Park Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)

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 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)
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 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group

Shining Stars: Music Therapy for School Aged Children

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)

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 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)
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.

Photograph Notice

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

Tech Help

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Need a space to practice your tech skills but want just a little supervision in case you get stuck? Come down to East Shelby for this weekly program where a tutor will be available to check up on your progress while you work on your skills.

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Need a space to practice your tech skills but want just a little supervision in case you get stuck? Come down to East Shelby for this weekly program where a tutor will be available to check up on your progress while you work on your skills.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Intro To Photography Basics

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Video Production Lab at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

The Intro to Photography Basics Program is perfect for any teen that has an interest in learning how to use a camera to take great pictures. Teens do not need to bring a camera as we provide all gear for the course.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Intro to Photography Basics Program is perfect for any teen that has an interest in learning how to use a camera to take great pictures. Teens do not need to bring a camera as we provide all gear for the course.

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

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every Monday, 4-6pm! This is a loosely structured club for adults of all ages and experience levels, mainly focused around spending time putting words to paper, and sharing and providing feedback with other club members. 

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Join us every Monday, 4-6pm! This is a loosely structured club for adults of all ages and experience levels, mainly focused around spending time putting words to paper, and sharing and providing feedback with other club members. 

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

Make it for Mom!

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Teens

Join us at the Teen Innovation Center to make a Mother's Day gift for the Mom in your life. Gift ideas will vary and teens will have multiple options to choose from to make the perfect gift for mom.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Event Details:

Join us at the Teen Innovation Center to make a Mother's Day gift for the Mom in your life. Gift ideas will vary and teens will have multiple options to choose from to make the perfect gift for mom.

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 0-4)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

A New Hope: Star Wars Day Family Celebration!

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join Us for an Out-of-This-World Star Wars Day Celebration! 

Calling all Jedi and Sith families! Get ready to embark on an epic adventure at the main library!

What’s Happening:

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Join Us for an Out-of-This-World Star Wars Day Celebration! 

Calling all Jedi and Sith families! Get ready to embark on an epic adventure at the main library!

What’s Happening:

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

Zumba Fitness Class

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.

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

Join our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.

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

Aerobics Fitness Exercise

Tuesday, May 5, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Job and Career, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Job and Career, STEAM stem
Event Details:

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group

Babies and Books

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Come join us for storytime for caregivers and babies up to 18 months old. We will read stories, sing songs, and give the caregivers the opportunity to connect with each other. 

No groups please.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Come join us for storytime for caregivers and babies up to 18 months old. We will read stories, sing songs, and give the caregivers the opportunity to connect with each other. 

No groups please.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group

Story Time!

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Come and join us for a super cool story time! 

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
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.

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 "Children (Age 0-4)" group

Baby Story Time

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Songs and books that are perfect for your youngest ones! Baby Story Time is best suited for children 0-2. 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Event Details:

Songs and books that are perfect for your youngest ones! Baby Story Time is best suited for children 0-2. 

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

Computer Literacy Courses

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Computers can seem intimidating to many, regardless of age. Even young adults, as well as seniors can use a helping hand.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Computers can seem intimidating to many, regardless of age. Even young adults, as well as seniors can use a helping hand.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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