This event is in the "Teens" group High Noon Showdown Friday, July 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm Teen Innovation Center at Hollywood Library Program Type: Games, STEAM stem, Unearth A Story Age Group: Teens 🤠 High Noon Showdown is your chance to go head-to-head in a fast-paced, 1v1 trivia duel! Test your knowledge, stay sharp, and outwit your opponent. See if you have what it takes to be the fastest mind in the South! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 17 2026 Fri High Noon Showdown 3:00pm–4:15pm Hollywood Library Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games, STEAM stem, Unearth A Story Event Details: 🤠 High Noon Showdown is your chance to go head-to-head in a fast-paced, 1v1 trivia duel! Test your knowledge, stay sharp, and outwit your opponent. See if you have what it takes to be the fastest mind in the South! 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group King's Court Chess Club Friday, July 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Family Learning Lab (RAL) 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 Jul 17 2026 Fri King's Court Chess Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Raleigh Library Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Family Learning Lab (RAL) 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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open Art Session Friday, July 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Join us for an Open Art Session at Randolph Library This is your chance to explore your artistic talents in a relaxed and fun environment.You can bring some of your own art supplies or use those that we will provide, including: View Details This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Open Art Session 3:30pm–5:00pm Randolph Library Library Branch: Randolph Library Room: Meeting Room (RAN) Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for an Open Art Session at Randolph Library This is your chance to explore your artistic talents in a relaxed and fun environment.You can bring some of your own art supplies or use those that we will provide, including: 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 LEGO of Your Imagination Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Raleigh Library Program Type: Games, STEAM arts Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), 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 5-7)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Jul 17 2026 Fri LEGO of Your Imagination 4:00pm–5:00pm Raleigh Library Library Branch: Raleigh Library Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), 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 "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 Spongebob Saturday Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Story Time Room at Cordova Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies, Unearth A Story Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12) Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Spongebob Saturday. Watch a movie, have seafaring snacks and make a sponge-paint masterpiece to take home.For all ages and no registration is needed. View Details 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 Jul 18 2026 Sat Spongebob Saturday 11:00am–12:30pm Cordova Library 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, Movies, Unearth A Story Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Spongebob Saturday. Watch a movie, have seafaring snacks and make a sponge-paint masterpiece to take home.For all ages and no registration is needed.
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, July 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Literacy Instruction, Unearth A Story 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. View Details 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 Jul 18 2026 Sat Read with a Pup! (Children's Reading Therapy Program) 11:00am–1:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 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, Unearth A Story 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 "Children (Age 5-7)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Lego Club Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, STEAM stem Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12) Join us for an exciting experience of building, creating, and making new friends! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Jul 18 2026 Sat Lego Club 12:00pm–1:30pm East Shelby Library Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, STEAM stem Event Details: Join us for an exciting experience of building, creating, and making new friends! 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 Cultural Heritage Professionals Networking and Genealogy Center Open House Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Job and Career Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors 2026 marks the 2-year anniversary of the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jul 18 2026 Sat Cultural Heritage Professionals Networking and Genealogy Center Open House 1:00pm–3:00pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Job and Career Event Details: 2026 marks the 2-year anniversary of the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Adults" group Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Story Time Room at 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 Jul 18 2026 Sat Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Spring Into Action Whitehaven Library Book Club Meeting Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Conference Room at Whitehaven Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Spring Into Action Book Club is a dynamic and welcoming community of readers who gather to explore inspiring stories, share meaningful conversations, and connect through the power of books. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 18 2026 Sat Spring Into Action Whitehaven Library Book Club Meeting 2:00pm–4:00pm Whitehaven Library Library Branch: Whitehaven Library Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Spring Into Action Book Club is a dynamic and welcoming community of readers who gather to explore inspiring stories, share meaningful conversations, and connect through the power of books.
This event is in the "Adults" group Renaissance Book Club Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Attendees will be discussing the book of the month. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 18 2026 Sat Renaissance Book Club 2:00pm–5:00pm North Library Library Branch: North Library Room: Meeting Room (NOR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Attendees will be discussing the book of the month.
This event is in the "Adults" group Bookish Book Club Saturday, July 18, 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 Jul 18 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Crochet Club Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc. Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Bring your hooks and your yarn and lets crochet! This club is for begginers wanting to learn how to crochet, and experts that have knowledge to give. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jul 18 2026 Sat Crochet Club 3:00pm–4:30pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc. Event Details: Bring your hooks and your yarn and lets crochet! This club is for begginers wanting to learn how to crochet, and experts that have knowledge to give. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Urban Book Club Saturday, July 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 18 2026 Sat Urban Book Club 3:00pm–4:30pm Gaston Park Library 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Creative Release- Visual Storytelling Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Large Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors All those 18 and older are invited to join us for "Creative Release: A Visual Storytelling for Acceptance and Growth." Artist Marta Beatriz will be here on Saturday. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jul 18 2026 Sat Creative Release- Visual Storytelling 3:00pm–5:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Large Meeting Room (COR) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness Event Details: All those 18 and older are invited to join us for "Creative Release: A Visual Storytelling for Acceptance and Growth." Artist Marta Beatriz will be here on Saturday. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Heart and Soul Book Club Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Beat the summer heat with a discussion that ranges from the heights of musical stardom to the depths of a rural nightmare. This month, we explore two very different types of "entanglements"—one heartwarming and one harrowing. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jul 18 2026 Sat Heart and Soul Book Club 3:00pm–5:30pm Raleigh Library Upcoming Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Beat the summer heat with a discussion that ranges from the heights of musical stardom to the depths of a rural nightmare. This month, we explore two very different types of "entanglements"—one heartwarming and one harrowing. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group "Color my World Coloring Club" @ Crenshaw Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Program Type: 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 Jul 18 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: 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 0-4)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" 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 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), 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 0-4)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Take-and-Make Craft All Day Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Electronics and Electricity Seminar Monday, July 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Electronics and Electricity Seminar 10:00am–12:00pm Whitehaven Library 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 0-4)" group Preschool Storytime Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times, Unearth A Story 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! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Preschool Storytime 10:15am–11:00am Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-4) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times, Unearth A Story 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 Baby Story Time Monday, July 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. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Baby Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Raleigh Library Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Children's Area (RAL) Age Group: Children (Age 0-4) 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.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group It's Story Time at Whitehaven Library (Children's Story Hour) Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Story Time Room at Whitehaven Library Program Type: Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-4) Whitehaven Library presents digital story time hour. Children ages 0-5 will enjoy an hour long digital story time every Monday in the Discover Read area. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group Jul 20 2026 Mon It's Story Time at Whitehaven Library (Children's Story Hour) 10:30am–11:30am Whitehaven Library Library Branch: Whitehaven Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-4) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Whitehaven Library presents digital story time hour. Children ages 0-5 will enjoy an hour long digital story time every Monday in the Discover Read area.
This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Dino Science Lab: Fizzy Eggs & Ice Excavation Monday, July 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: STEAM stem, Unearth A Story Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12) Step into a hands-on science lab built for curious kids! They will explore exciting experiments by dissolving fizzy dino eggs and excavating dinosaurs from ice, discovering how different materials react and change. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Dino Science Lab: Fizzy Eggs & Ice Excavation 12:00pm–1:30pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: STEAM stem, Unearth A Story Event Details: Step into a hands-on science lab built for curious kids! They will explore exciting experiments by dissolving fizzy dino eggs and excavating dinosaurs from ice, discovering how different materials react and change. 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 Computer Basics Class Monday, July 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library Program Type: Computers and Technology Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Whether you're just starting your computer journey or you want to brush up on the basics, come join us as we learn about some of the most fundamental computer skills in a small class environment! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Computer Basics Class 3:00pm–4:00pm East Shelby Library Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Meeting Room A (ESB) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology Event Details: Whether you're just starting your computer journey or you want to brush up on the basics, come join us as we learn about some of the most fundamental computer skills in a small class environment!