This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Seed Library Garden Club Wednesday, April 8, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Seed Library Garden Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open 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. 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 Raleigh Open Studio: Film & Photo Lab Wednesday, April 8, 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Raleigh Open Studio: Film & Photo Lab 6:00pm–7:30pm Raleigh Library Open 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, April 8, 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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed The Writer's Block 6:00pm–8:00pm Connect Crew 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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group Preschool Story Time Thursday, April 9, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Preschool Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Raleigh Library 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. 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 Getting Started with Microsoft Word Thursday, April 9, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Getting Started with Microsoft Word 10:30am–12:30pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open 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, April 9, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Genealogy Assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! 11:00am–1:00pm Orange Mound Library 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 Seniors & Adults Bingo Thursday, April 9, 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! ✨ View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Seniors & Adults Bingo 1:00pm–2:00pm Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library 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.
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, April 9, 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! View Details 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 Apr 9 2026 Thu Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South 4:00pm–4:45pm South Library 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 "Teens" group The Session - Monthly Teen Musician Meet Up Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Audio Production Lab at CLOUD901 Program Type: Music, STEAM arts Age Group: Teens The Session is a monthly meetup for teen artists to connect, collaborate, and create in the CLOUD901 Music Lab. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 9 2026 Thu The Session - Monthly Teen Musician Meet Up 4:00pm–5:30pm CLOUD901 Open Library Branch: CLOUD901 Room: Audio Production Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: Music, STEAM arts Registration Required Event Details: The Session is a monthly meetup for teen artists to connect, collaborate, and create in the CLOUD901 Music Lab. 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 Designing with Canva.com Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm 2nd Floor Reading Area at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Computers and Technology Age Group: Adults Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés. It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Designing with Canva.com 10:30am–12:30pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 2nd Floor Reading Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Registration Required Event Details: Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés. It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers.
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 Sensory Storytime Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.This event is limited to the first 30 children. Please arrive early to secure your spot! View Details 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 Apr 10 2026 Fri Sensory Storytime 11:00am–12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.This event is limited to the first 30 children. Please arrive early to secure your spot! 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 Toddler/Preschool Story Time! Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Music, Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Apr 10 2026 Fri Toddler/Preschool Story Time! 11:00am–12:00pm Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Music, Story Times Event Details: Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!
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, April 10, 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. View Details 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 Apr 10 2026 Fri Chess Club @ OGR 2:30pm–4:30pm Officer Geoffrey Redd Library 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, April 10, 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! View Details 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 Apr 10 2026 Fri King's Court Chess Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Raleigh Library 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!
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, April 10, 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! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Apr 10 2026 Fri LEGO of Your Imagination 4:00pm–5:00pm Raleigh Library 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Second Saturday Legal Advice Clinic Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Legal Assistance Age Group: Adults 10 AM to 11 AM is the Clinic Intake Time View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 11 2026 Sat Second Saturday Legal Advice Clinic 10:00am–12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Legal Assistance Event Details: 10 AM to 11 AM is the Clinic Intake Time
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group UNITED WAY-FREE TAX PREP at SOUTH BRANCH Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library Program Type: Tax Assistance Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Free Tax Prep provided by United Way of Mid-South. (Walk-Ins Welcome) at the SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY!SATURDAYS Only (February 14 - April 11) from 10:00am-2:00pmPlease bring these documents: View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Apr 11 2026 Sat UNITED WAY-FREE TAX PREP at SOUTH BRANCH 10:00am–2:00pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Room: Meeting Room (SOU) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Tax Assistance Event Details: Free Tax Prep provided by United Way of Mid-South. (Walk-Ins Welcome) at the SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY!SATURDAYS Only (February 14 - April 11) from 10:00am-2:00pmPlease bring these documents:
Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms. View Details Apr 11 2026 Sat Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson 10:00am–4:00pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Genealogy Room (OM) Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Event Details: Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.
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 Family Tunes and Tales with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Music, Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Come join us for a special musical storytime featuring the percussion section of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Learn all about the different percussion instruments and the sounds they make. View Details 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 Apr 11 2026 Sat Family Tunes and Tales with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra 11:00am–12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Music, Story Times Event Details: Come join us for a special musical storytime featuring the percussion section of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Learn all about the different percussion instruments and the sounds they make.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY Meeting Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors The SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY organized in January 2015. It is an informal group of like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who gather to discuss, share, and learn how to preserve and document family history. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Apr 11 2026 Sat SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY Meeting 11:00am–12:30pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Meeting Room B (OM) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Event Details: The SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY organized in January 2015. It is an informal group of like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who gather to discuss, share, and learn how to preserve and document family history.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group South Branch Storytime Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Area at South Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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! With a focus on early literacy skills, each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, songs/rhymes, and a craft! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Apr 11 2026 Sat South Branch Storytime 4:00pm–4:45pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! With a focus on early literacy skills, each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, songs/rhymes, and a craft! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. 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-Seniors" group "Color my World Coloring Club" @ Crenshaw Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Program Type: Color Your World - EM Age Group: Adults-Seniors The Crenshaw "Color My World Coloring Club is designed to to allow attendees to sit, relax and color in a "Quiet Coloring Zone" or an "Ok - to Chit - Chat Coloring Zone". Crayons, markers, coloring pencils and coloring sheets will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Apr 11 2026 Sat "Color my World Coloring Club" @ Crenshaw 5:00pm–6:00pm Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Age Group: Adults-Seniors Program Type: Color Your World - EM Event Details: The Crenshaw "Color My World Coloring Club is designed to to allow attendees to sit, relax and color in a "Quiet Coloring Zone" or an "Ok - to Chit - Chat Coloring Zone". Crayons, markers, coloring pencils and coloring sheets will be provided.
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 Take-and-Make Craft All Day Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last. View Details 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 Apr 13 2026 Mon Take-and-Make Craft All Day Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem Event Details: See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adults" group Gadget Lab Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Computers and Technology Age Group: Adults Bring your tablet, laptop, or smart device and receive one-on-one technical assistance in accessing the Library’s digital services. This is not a formal class and customers receive assistance on a first-come first-served basis. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon Gadget Lab 10:00am–12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Event Details: Bring your tablet, laptop, or smart device and receive one-on-one technical assistance in accessing the Library’s digital services. This is not a formal class and customers receive assistance on a first-come first-served basis.