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Ready, Set, Switch!

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Fridays are for fun! Unwind after a long school week and join us for an afternoon of gaming and snacks.

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Games
Event Details:

Fridays are for fun! Unwind after a long school week and join us for an afternoon of gaming and snacks.

This event is in the "Teens" group

CTRL + Teen

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Create, chill, and take control of the way you end your week. Every Friday, join us at Hollywood for hands-on projects, games, special guests, and a place to just be yourself. No pressure. Just a vibe.  💫

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Create, chill, and take control of the way you end your week. Every Friday, join us at Hollywood for hands-on projects, games, special guests, and a place to just be yourself. No pressure. Just a vibe.  💫

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.

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

LEGO of Your Imagination

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you!

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

White Duck Scavenger Hunt

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Main Floor at North Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

BINGO

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Lively BINGO game every 1st and 3rd Tuesday throughout the year.

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Lively BINGO game every 1st and 3rd Tuesday throughout the year.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Board Game Buffet

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Teens are invited to try a different Board Game every two weeks at South.  Card games, Dungeon Crawlers, Deck Builders, Strategy versus all-out chaos - it’s all on the table at Board game Buffet.

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

Teens are invited to try a different Board Game every two weeks at South.  Card games, Dungeon Crawlers, Deck Builders, Strategy versus all-out chaos - it’s all on the table at Board game Buffet.

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

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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.

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

Bingo Wednesday @ Levi

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday!

If you have any questions, please call us at 901-415-2773!

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday!

If you have any questions, please call us at 901-415-2773!

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 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

LEGO Club

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

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

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

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

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

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

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.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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 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 5, 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!

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

Musical Bingo at Frayser Library

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Games, History/Genealogy, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games, History/Genealogy, Music
Event Details:

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

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 6-8)" group
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

Chess Club @ OGR

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for two-hours of casual chess. Players of all levels and ages welcome. Participation is first come, first served as space allows.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for two-hours of casual chess. Players of all levels and ages welcome. Participation is first come, first served as space allows.

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 "Teens" group

CTRL + Teen

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Teens

Create, chill, and take control of the way you end your week. Every Friday, join us at Hollywood for hands-on projects, games, special guests, and a place to just be yourself. No pressure. Just a vibe.  💫

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Create, chill, and take control of the way you end your week. Every Friday, join us at Hollywood for hands-on projects, games, special guests, and a place to just be yourself. No pressure. Just a vibe.  💫

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

Nintendo Switch Game Night

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Calling all gamers! Flex your skills and go head-to-head with other gamers at Raleigh's Nintendo Switch Game Night. We'll have the classics if you're feeling nostalgic, as well as some newer fan favorites.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all gamers! Flex your skills and go head-to-head with other gamers at Raleigh's Nintendo Switch Game Night. We'll have the classics if you're feeling nostalgic, as well as some newer fan favorites.

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
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

Memphest

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Neighborhood Events, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Do you love Memphis?  We do! Join us in celebrating our city!  Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Neighborhood Events, Story Times
Event Details:

Do you love Memphis?  We do! Join us in celebrating our city!  Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts.

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

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

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.

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

BINGO

Wednesday, March 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 "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

LEGO Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

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

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

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

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.

Friends of the Library logo
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.

Friends of the Library logo
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!

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

Chess Club @ OGR

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for two-hours of casual chess. Players of all levels and ages welcome. Participation is first come, first served as space allows.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for two-hours of casual chess. Players of all levels and ages welcome. Participation is first come, first served as space allows.

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 "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

King's Court Chess Club

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Family Learning Lab at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!