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Cherokee Sewing Club

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

The Cherokee Sewing Club does a different project every month.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Cherokee Sewing Club does a different project every month.

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

International Storytime celebrating Pakistan

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for an International Storytime celebrating the culture and country of Pakistan.  Share music, stories, food, crafts and fun.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for an International Storytime celebrating the culture and country of Pakistan.  Share music, stories, food, crafts and fun.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

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

Gardening Questions and Answers with Booker T. Leigh

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Area at Parkway Village Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Gardening, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come join in to learn better gardening habits and ask all the questions and answers related to gardening, landscaping and lawn care with Booker T Leigh, retired extension agent with the University of Tennessee.  Mr.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Gardening, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join in to learn better gardening habits and ask all the questions and answers related to gardening, landscaping and lawn care with Booker T Leigh, retired extension agent with the University of Tennessee.  Mr.

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

Romance Book Club

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Have strong opinions about third-act breakups, miscommunication tropes, and love triangles? You might just be The One we've been looking for! Join us at Randolph for our Romance Readers book club one Saturday out of every month.

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

Have strong opinions about third-act breakups, miscommunication tropes, and love triangles? You might just be The One we've been looking for! Join us at Randolph for our Romance Readers book club one Saturday out of every month.

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

Read with a Pup! (Children's Reading Therapy Program)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Do you love reading AND doggies? Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Join us every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.

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: Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Do you love reading AND doggies? Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Join us every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.

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

Personal finance with AI Dream Machine day 2

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Through hands-on workshops, participants gain real experience with the latest A.I. tools—designed to help you grow your business, build financial confidence, advance your career, and fuel your creativity.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Personal Finance
Event Details:

Through hands-on workshops, participants gain real experience with the latest A.I. tools—designed to help you grow your business, build financial confidence, advance your career, and fuel your creativity.

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

Raleigh Library Community Photography Club

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Learning Lab (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

The Raleigh Library Community Photography Club is a monthly meet-up designed to connect aspiring and experienced photographers of all ages through themed photo challenges, skill-building sessions, and community-focused storytelling.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab (RAL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Raleigh Library Community Photography Club is a monthly meet-up designed to connect aspiring and experienced photographers of all ages through themed photo challenges, skill-building sessions, and community-focused storytelling.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

AARP Game Day

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Game Day at North Branch will consist of a friendly game called Bid Whist. This game is fun, challenging, and can help seniors improve their memory, concentration, and social skills.  😊

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Game Day at North Branch will consist of a friendly game called Bid Whist. This game is fun, challenging, and can help seniors improve their memory, concentration, and social skills.  😊

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

Memphis Chess Club Presents: Free Chess Tournament!

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

New to chess? Lifelong player? Somewhere in between? You're in the right place. The Memphis Chess Club is where strategy meets community.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

New to chess? Lifelong player? Somewhere in between? You're in the right place. The Memphis Chess Club is where strategy meets community.

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 "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

Line Dancing with Craig

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor at South Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come along to learn new moves while exercising and have a great time while dancing! It will help stimulate your mind and improve your body tone.


 

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come along to learn new moves while exercising and have a great time while dancing! It will help stimulate your mind and improve your body tone.


 

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

Movie Saturday: Hotel Transylvania

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

It's Saturday! Let's go to Hotel Transylvania for a break. We will be watching this movie and having snacks. See you there!

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

It's Saturday! Let's go to Hotel Transylvania for a break. We will be watching this movie and having snacks. See you there!

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

Mulch Madness & Plant-a-Thon (Part 2)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Gardening, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

The madness continues! Join us for Mulch Madness & Plant-a-Thon, the second part of our library garden transformation.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (FRA)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

The madness continues! Join us for Mulch Madness & Plant-a-Thon, the second part of our library garden transformation.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Cherokee Sewing Club

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

The Cherokee Sewing Club does a different project every month.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Cherokee Sewing Club does a different project every month.

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 "Adults" group

Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page from the suggested book.

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

Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page from the suggested book.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

On the Shelf and Silver Screen

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

For movie lovers and book lovers alike: have you ever had a book you've been wanting to read be made into a movie, only you want to read it before you watch it?

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room C (ESB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Event Details:

For movie lovers and book lovers alike: have you ever had a book you've been wanting to read be made into a movie, only you want to read it before you watch it?

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

DVD & CD Swap

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Got some unwanted CDs or DVDs lying around collecting dust? Bring them up to Randolph for a swap meet!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies, Music
Event Details:

Got some unwanted CDs or DVDs lying around collecting dust? Bring them up to Randolph for a swap meet!

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 "Adults" group

Urban Book Club

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (GPK) at Gaston Park Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Do you love books and good conversation? Join the Gaston Park Library’s Urban Book Club at 3:00 PM every third Saturday!

Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (GPK)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Do you love books and good conversation? Join the Gaston Park Library’s Urban Book Club at 3:00 PM every third Saturday!

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

Heart and Soul Book Club

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Kitchen at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

This month, we explore two high-stakes stories about women navigating worlds of power, prestige, and peril.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month, we explore two high-stakes stories about women navigating worlds of power, prestige, and peril.

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-Seniors" group

Color My World Coloring Club

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (CRE) at Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Color my World is a calm, welcoming drop-in space to color, connect, and decompress. We use soft voices, shared supplies and optional structure.

There is also a color table for those who like to chat and color.

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

Color my World is a calm, welcoming drop-in space to color, connect, and decompress. We use soft voices, shared supplies and optional structure.

There is also a color table for those who like to chat and color.

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, April 20, 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.

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

White Duck Scavenger Hunt

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Main Floor at North Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, April 20, 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

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

Toddler Storytime

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Floor at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction, STEAM arts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for Toddler Storytime at Randolph Library on Mondays at 10:30. We will read stories, sing, enjoy bubble time, and do a craft!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction, STEAM arts, Story Times
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for Toddler Storytime at Randolph Library on Mondays at 10:30. We will read stories, sing, enjoy bubble time, and do a craft!

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 0-4)" group

Baby Story Time

Monday, April 20, 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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