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Pokémon Club

Wednesday, March 25, 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 0-5)" group

Wednesday Wonder Lab- Preschool STEM

Wednesday, March 25, 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 "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 25, 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 25, 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 26, 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

MALS Elder Law Clinic For Seniors (60+)

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

This FREE legal clinic provides an opportunity for seniors in the community to learn about legal issues affecting individuals who are aged 60 and older.  Topics may include conservatorships, powers of attorney, advanced directives, estate pla

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Legal Assistance
Event Details:

This FREE legal clinic provides an opportunity for seniors in the community to learn about legal issues affecting individuals who are aged 60 and older.  Topics may include conservatorships, powers of attorney, advanced directives, estate pla

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

AARP Free Tax Preparation

Thursday, March 26, 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 26, 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

Eggs, Bunnies, and Easter Story Time

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Come to Cherokee for a bunny, egg and Easter themed story time.  Songs, craft, fingerplays and stories!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to Cherokee for a bunny, egg and Easter themed story time.  Songs, craft, fingerplays and stories!

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

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, March 26, 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 26, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us in Meeting Room B for Mystery Book Club, on the Fourth Thursday of every month! Please note that the November and December meetings will take place on the THIRD Thursdays, due to holidays.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us in Meeting Room B for Mystery Book Club, on the Fourth Thursday of every month! Please note that the November and December meetings will take place on the THIRD Thursdays, due to holidays.

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

Starting A Vegetable Garden

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Gardening, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Growing your own vegetables is a rewarding way to produce fresh, healthy food while connecting with nature.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Gardening, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Growing your own vegetables is a rewarding way to produce fresh, healthy food while connecting with nature.

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

Fun Thursday Bingo

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come join our monthly Thursday Bingo! This is where the fun games begin with great prizes for all our winners and a great time no matter what.

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join our monthly Thursday Bingo! This is where the fun games begin with great prizes for all our winners and a great time no matter what.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Whitehaven Comic Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Whitehaven Library

Love comics, or graphic novels? Join the Whitehaven Comic Club- a fun, friendly space for teens ages 13 and up to explore epic stories, cool arts, and unforgettable characters. 

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Event Details:

Love comics, or graphic novels? Join the Whitehaven Comic Club- a fun, friendly space for teens ages 13 and up to explore epic stories, cool arts, and unforgettable characters. 

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 "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 26, 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 "Teens" group

ZINE WORKSHOP!

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens

Join us as we make mini, eight page zines from one sheet of paper.

We will learn about Zines! 

We'll make Zines! 

We'll share Zines! 

We'll read Zines! 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Join us as we make mini, eight page zines from one sheet of paper.

We will learn about Zines! 

We'll make Zines! 

We'll share Zines! 

We'll read Zines! 

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

Dummies and Dragons

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons but don't know how to play? Great, neither do we! Come play a chaotic game where no one knows the rules but still have to win battles against unknown foes. 

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

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons but don't know how to play? Great, neither do we! Come play a chaotic game where no one knows the rules but still have to win battles against unknown foes. 

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 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 26, 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

English Coffee and Conversations-ESL

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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 "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

Richard Wright Literary Awards

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Lobby Stage at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Richard Wright Literary Awards honor local authors in various categories including fiction and nonfiction in various categories. Awards will also be given for best graphic novel, single work in an anthology, illustration and more. 

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby Stage
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Richard Wright Literary Awards honor local authors in various categories including fiction and nonfiction in various categories. Awards will also be given for best graphic novel, single work in an anthology, illustration and more. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba Fitness Class

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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
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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

AARP Free Tax Preparation

Friday, March 27, 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

Friday, March 27, 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