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, August 14, 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 Aug 14 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 "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 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 Aug 14 2026 Fri King's Court Chess Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Raleigh Library Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Family Learning Lab 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 6-8)" 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 6-8), 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 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Aug 14 2026 Fri LEGO of Your Imagination 4:00pm–5:00pm Raleigh Library Library Branch: Raleigh Library Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), 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 6-8)" 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 6-8), 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 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Aug 15 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 6-8), 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 "Adults" group Renaissance Book Club Saturday, August 15, 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 Aug 15 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 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. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 15 2026 Sat Renaissance Book Club 2:00pm–5:00pm North Library 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 "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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Aug 15 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: 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.
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. View Details This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Aug 15 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 0-5)" 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 Aug 17 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 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 0-5) 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 0-5)" group Aug 17 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 0-5) 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 0-5)" 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 0-5) Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Aug 17 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, August 17, 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 Aug 17 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 Babies and Books Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Come join us for storytime for caregivers and babies up to 18 months old. We will read stories, sing songs, and give the caregivers the opportunity to connect with each other. No groups please. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Aug 18 2026 Tue Babies and Books 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 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come join us for storytime for caregivers and babies up to 18 months old. We will read stories, sing songs, and give the caregivers the opportunity to connect with each other. No groups please. 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 0-5)" group Story Time! Tuesday, August 18, 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 Aug 18 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 Notary Services Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room (CRE) at Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Program Type: Legal Assistance Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Event DetailsMemphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours: TUESDAY from Noon – 2 PM at the Cornelia Crenshaw Branch Library. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Aug 18 2026 Tue Notary Services 12:00pm–2:00pm Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room (CRE) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Legal Assistance Event Details: Event DetailsMemphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours: TUESDAY from Noon – 2 PM at the Cornelia Crenshaw Branch Library. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Adults" group Third Tuesday Book Club Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 18 2026 Tue Third Tuesday Book Club 12:00pm–2:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Meeting Room (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Seed Library Presents: Colorcopia Tuesday, August 18, 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 Aug 18 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, August 18, 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 Aug 18 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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Board Game Buffet Tuesday, August 18, 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 Aug 18 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 0-5)" group 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 Long Live the King!-Chess Club Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors 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. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Aug 18 2026 Tue Long Live the King!-Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Games Event Details: 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. 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 Toddler Storytime Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) 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. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Aug 19 2026 Wed Toddler 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 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: 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. 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 0-5)" group Storytime @ Crenshaw Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Library Outdoor Grounds (CRE) at Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Program Type: Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Come to the Cornelia Crenshaw Library for Storytime read-alouds, song, and movement. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Aug 19 2026 Wed Storytime @ Crenshaw 11:00am–11:30am Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (CRE) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come to the Cornelia Crenshaw Library for Storytime read-alouds, song, and movement.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Storytime @ Crenshaw Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Children's Area (CRE) at Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Program Type: Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Come to the Cornelia Crenshaw Library for Storytime read-alouds, song, and movement. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Aug 19 2026 Wed Storytime @ Crenshaw 11:00am–11:30am Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Room: Children's Area (CRE) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come to the Cornelia Crenshaw Library for Storytime read-alouds, song, and movement.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Notary Services Wednesday, August 19, 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 Aug 19 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.