Event List

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators.

Toddlers 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, movement activities, and more.

Come to the  Cornelia Crenshaw Library for Storytime read-alouds, song, and movement.

Come to the  Cornelia Crenshaw Library for Storytime read-alouds, song, and movement.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Clothes & Hats

No registration is needed.

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.

Like to play Mah Jong but need friends to play with?  Our Club might be for you. It is for those who have played some, know the suits, the flow of play, and how to use an American Mah Jong Card. There is no teacher. We just play.

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of creativity at the Hollywood Library for some rock painting! Unwind, socialize, and explore your artistic side as we transform simple stones into beautiful works of art.

Memphis. 1968. Community leaders rally, marchers fill the sidewalks, and every corner hums with courage and hope.

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

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.

Connect Crew will be present outside of the Hospitality Hub to share library resources.

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 3-5. 

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Clothes & Hats

No registration is needed.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Clothes & Hats

No registration is needed.

Come join us for a special visit from the Dixon Gallery & Gardens' Art to Grow! Participants will receive an art lesson and create their own masterpieces to take home. 

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:

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

West Tennessee Therapy Dogs will be bringing one of their licensed therapy dogs for kids to practice reading aloud to and of course, get to pet and play with!

Open video lab is a time for teens to explore the space and to experiment with cameras, lights, microphones, backdrops, and editing software. A video lab instructor will be on hand to offer guidance and assistance to teens when needed.

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!

Children and Tweens will have the ability to utilize the incredible Maker Space we have at Orange Mound. STEM equipment includes a 3D printer, Bee-Bots, Makey Makey's, Sphero Indi's, Snap Circuits, and Sphero Bolt+'s. 

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

Learn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:

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!