This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Seed Library Garden Club Wednesday, October 14, 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 Oct 14 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 The Writer's Block Wednesday, October 14, 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 Oct 14 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Free Computer Classes at the Cordova Library Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library Program Type: Computers and Technology Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome.2026 Class Schedule: View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Oct 15 2026 Thu Free Computer Classes at the Cordova Library 2:00pm–3:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology Event Details: Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome.2026 Class Schedule: 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, October 15, 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 Oct 15 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Computers and Technology Age Group: Teens, Adults Techy Seniors – Phone BasicsLearn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions: Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 16 2026 Fri Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics 10:30am–12:30pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Registration Required Event Details: Techy Seniors – Phone BasicsLearn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:
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, October 16, 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 Oct 16 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 "Adults" group Walk a Mile and Get a Free Book! Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Walk a mile and get a free book! We are going to walk from the library entrance, complete the walking path around the Bert Ferguson community center (approx. 1 mile), and return to the library. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 17 2026 Sat Walk a Mile and Get a Free Book! 10:00am–11:00am Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Walk a mile and get a free book! We are going to walk from the library entrance, complete the walking path around the Bert Ferguson community center (approx. 1 mile), and return to the 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 "Adults" group Spanish for Beginners Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library Program Type: Language Classes Age Group: Adults Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. No registration needed. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 17 2026 Sat Spanish for Beginners 1:00pm–2:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Classes Event Details: Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. No registration needed. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group On the Shelf and Silver Screen Saturday, October 17, 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? View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Oct 17 2026 Sat On the Shelf and Silver Screen 2:00pm–5:00pm East Shelby Library 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.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Baby Story Time Monday, October 19, 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 0-2. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Oct 19 2026 Mon Baby 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 0-2. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Cordova Writing Club Monday, October 19, 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 Oct 19 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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group Story Time! Tuesday, October 20, 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 Oct 20 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Seed Library Presents: Colorcopia Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Join us every third Tuesday of the month for art inspired by nature! Learn about what's growing at the Dixon while getting creative with ever-changing seasonally inspired crafts! No experience with art necessary; all supplies provided! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Oct 20 2026 Tue Seed Library Presents: Colorcopia 1:00pm–2:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening Registration Required Event Details: Join us every third Tuesday of the month for art inspired by nature! Learn about what's growing at the Dixon while getting creative with ever-changing seasonally inspired crafts! No experience with art necessary; all supplies provided! 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 This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Memphis Fair Housing Center: Free Legal Advice Clinic Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Legal Assistance Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Hosted by the Memphis Fair Housing Center, a division of Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc., this FREE legal clinic provides an opportunity for individuals to learn more about their housing rights. Attorneys from Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Oct 20 2026 Tue Memphis Fair Housing Center: Free Legal Advice Clinic 3:00pm–5:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Legal Assistance Event Details: Hosted by the Memphis Fair Housing Center, a division of Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc., this FREE legal clinic provides an opportunity for individuals to learn more about their housing rights. Attorneys from Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Notary Services Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm 3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Legal Assistance Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Memphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours: WEDNESDAYS from Noon – 2 PM at the Central Library in the Business & Sciences Department on the 3rd floor. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Oct 21 2026 Wed Notary Services 12:00pm–2:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Legal Assistance Event Details: Memphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours: WEDNESDAYS from Noon – 2 PM at the Central Library in the Business & Sciences Department on the 3rd floor. 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 The Writer's Block Wednesday, October 21, 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 Oct 21 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group MALS Elder Law Clinic For Seniors (60+) Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm L-56 Training Room 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 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Oct 22 2026 Thu MALS Elder Law Clinic For Seniors (60+) 10:00am–12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room 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 "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, October 22, 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 Oct 22 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Getting Started with Microsoft Excel Friday, October 23, 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 Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including: Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 23 2026 Fri Getting Started with Microsoft Excel 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: Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including:
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, October 23, 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 Oct 23 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 "Adults" group Bookish Book Club Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults A book club for anyone who gets their book recommendations specifically online - Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, wherever. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 24 2026 Sat Bookish Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Meeting Room (OGR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: A book club for anyone who gets their book recommendations specifically online - Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, wherever.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group "Color my World Coloring Club" @ Crenshaw Saturday, October 24, 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 Oct 24 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 Oct 26 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 Baby Story Time Monday, October 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 0-2. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Oct 26 2026 Mon Baby 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 0-2. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.