Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson Saturday, January 3, 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 Jan 3 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 "Adults" group Frayser Friends of the Library Meeting Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:15am - 12:00pm Meeting Room A & B (FRA) at Frayser Library Program Type: Library Support Age Group: Adults Support your library! Join the Frayser Friends of the Library monthly meeting. Learn about upcoming programs, events, and more arriving at your Frayser Library. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Frayser Friends of the Library Meeting 10:15am–12:00pm Frayser Library Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Library Support Event Details: Support your library! Join the Frayser Friends of the Library monthly meeting. Learn about upcoming programs, events, and more arriving at your Frayser Library. 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 "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 Fun - Birds in Winter Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Story Time Room at Cordova Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Birds in Winter. Learn about birds that stay close to home and don't migrate in the winter. Share stories and decorate a bird feeder for your yard. 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 Jan 3 2026 Sat Family Fun - Birds in Winter 11:00am–11:45am Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Birds in Winter. Learn about birds that stay close to home and don't migrate in the winter. Share stories and decorate a bird feeder for your yard.
This event is in the "Adults" group Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group Saturday, January 3, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Cordova Library 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 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.
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 Play & Trade Day Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), 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. 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 Jan 3 2026 Sat Play & Trade Day 2:30pm–4:00pm Officer Geoffrey Redd Library 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: 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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group South Branch Storytime Saturday, January 3, 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 Jan 3 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" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group First Time Homebuyer's Session Saturday, January 3, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 3 2026 Sat First Time Homebuyer's Session 4:00pm–5:30pm Raleigh Library Open 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 "Adults-Seniors" group "Color my World Coloring Club" @ Crenshaw Saturday, January 3, 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 Jan 3 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 Scavenger Hunt All Day Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Which of your favorite picture book characters are hidden between the shelves this month? Can you find them all? Come and play a fun game of scavenger hunt at the Orange Mound Library. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Scavenger Hunt All Day Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Children's Area (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Games Event Details: Which of your favorite picture book characters are hidden between the shelves this month? Can you find them all? Come and play a fun game of scavenger hunt at the Orange Mound Library. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
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 Jan 5 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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group Toddler Storytime Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Main Floor at Randolph Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) 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! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Randolph Library Library Branch: Randolph Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, 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.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Family Storytime Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library Program Type: Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Family Storytime 11:00am–11:45am East Shelby Library Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Computer Classes at East Shelby Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library Program Type: Computers and Technology, Literacy Instruction Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Do you need assistance with operating your phone, tablet, or laptop? Join us for Computer Classes! Participants will learn how to navigate internet browsers, create resumes. use Microsoft Office, send emails, and more. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Computer Classes at East Shelby 3:00pm–5:00pm East Shelby Library Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Meeting Room A (ESB) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology, Literacy Instruction Event Details: Do you need assistance with operating your phone, tablet, or laptop? Join us for Computer Classes! Participants will learn how to navigate internet browsers, create resumes. use Microsoft Office, send emails, and more. 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 "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group After School Program @ Hollywood Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Foyer at Hollywood Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Jan 5 2026 Mon After School Program @ Hollywood 4:00pm–5:30pm Hollywood Library Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Foyer Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Event Details: Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more! 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 "Adults" group Cordova Writing Club Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Cordova Writing Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Meeting Room (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Teens" group Intro To Photography Basics Monday, January 5, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Intro To Photography Basics 4:00pm–5:30pm CLOUD901 Open 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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group Story Time! Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library Program Type: Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Come and join us for a super cool story time! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Story Time! 10:30am–11:15am Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Children's Area (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) 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. 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 Baby Story Time Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Program Type: Literacy Instruction Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Songs and books that are perfect for your youngest ones! Baby Story Time occurs weekly and is best suited for children 0-2. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Baby Story Time 11:00am–11:45am Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Literacy Instruction Event Details: Songs and books that are perfect for your youngest ones! Baby Story Time occurs weekly and is best suited for children 0-2.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Baby Storytime Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Story Time Room at Cordova Library Program Type: Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Baby Storytime. Share stories and songs and bubbles!This week's theme - Snow & Snowmen.No registration is needed. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Baby Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Baby Storytime. Share stories and songs and bubbles!This week's theme - Snow & Snowmen.No registration is needed.
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 Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler! Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Have questions about genealogy? Wondering how to find that long-lost ancestor? Just getting started on your family history research journey? Have no fear...Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays are here! 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 Jan 6 2026 Tue Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler! 1:00pm–3:00pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Genealogy Room (OM) Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events Event Details: Have questions about genealogy? Wondering how to find that long-lost ancestor? Just getting started on your family history research journey? Have no fear...Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays are here!
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Pre-School Story Time Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm Children's Area at Frayser Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) At Frayser, a pre-school story time is a great way to encourage a love of reading in children. We share books, songs and a related art activity. Parents, please mark this program on your calendar! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Pre-School Story Time 3:00pm–3:45pm Frayser Library Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: At Frayser, a pre-school story time is a great way to encourage a love of reading in children. We share books, songs and a related art activity. Parents, please mark this program on your calendar! 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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Board Game Buffet Tuesday, January 6, 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. View Details This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Board Game Buffet 4:00pm–5:00pm South Library 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 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group After School Program @ Hollywood Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Foyer at Hollywood Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Jan 6 2026 Tue After School Program @ Hollywood 4:00pm–5:30pm Hollywood Library Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Foyer Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Event Details: Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more! 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 Computer Basics with Windows 11 Wednesday, January 7, 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 Join us for Computer Basics with Microsoft Windows 11. This operating system for Windows offers a array of enhancements and functionality in an easy to use interface. The training teaches the most basic skills needed to operate a Libra Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Computer Basics with Windows 11 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: Join us for Computer Basics with Microsoft Windows 11. This operating system for Windows offers a array of enhancements and functionality in an easy to use interface. The training teaches the most basic skills needed to operate a Libra