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Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children (Age 5-7)" 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, August 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
South Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), 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!

Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), 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 "Children (Age 5-7)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Orange Mound Maker Space

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

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. 

 

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM stem
Event Details:

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. 

 

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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 "Adults" group

Designing with Canva.com

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Reading Area at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés.  It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 2nd Floor Reading Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés.  It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers.

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

Sensory Storytime

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

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!

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: Story Times
Event Details:

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!

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
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, August 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), 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.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), 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 "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, August 14, 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!

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

LEGO of Your Imagination

Friday, August 14, 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!

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.

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

Lego Club

Saturday, August 15, 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!

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.

Friends of the Library logo

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

Spring Into Action Whitehaven Library Book Club Meeting

Saturday, August 15, 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.

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, August 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual at North Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Attendees will be discussing the book of the month. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Attendees will be discussing the book of the month. 

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, August 15, 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.

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.

Friends of the Library logo
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Heart and Soul Book Club

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

What happens when the past catches up to the present?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

What happens when the past catches up to the present?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

"Color my World Coloring Club" @ Crenshaw

Saturday, August 15, 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.

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.

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, August 17, 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 0-4)" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, August 17, 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

Baby Story Time

Monday, August 17, 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.

Friends of the Library logo
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group

It's Story Time at Whitehaven Library (Children's Story Hour)

Monday, August 17, 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. 

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

Computer Basics Class

Monday, August 17, 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!

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!

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

Tech Help

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Need a space to practice your tech skills but want just a little supervision in case you get stuck? Come down to East Shelby for this weekly program where a tutor will be available to check up on your progress while you work on your skills.

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Need a space to practice your tech skills but want just a little supervision in case you get stuck? Come down to East Shelby for this weekly program where a tutor will be available to check up on your progress while you work on your skills.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Intro To Photography Basics

Monday, August 17, 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
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every Monday, 4-6pm! This is a loosely structured club for adults of all ages and experience levels, mainly focused around spending time putting words to paper, and sharing and providing feedback with other club members. 

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Join us every Monday, 4-6pm! This is a loosely structured club for adults of all ages and experience levels, mainly focused around spending time putting words to paper, and sharing and providing feedback with other club members. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, August 18, 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

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Job and Career, STEAM stem
Event Details:

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

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.