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Cherokee Crochet Club

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cherokee crochet club meeting!  Free yarn to beginners! 

Bring your own crochet hook, sized G, H, I, or J. Free Lessons! If you already know how to crochet, come to show us what you've been making and what you're working on.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cherokee crochet club meeting!  Free yarn to beginners! 

Bring your own crochet hook, sized G, H, I, or J. Free Lessons! If you already know how to crochet, come to show us what you've been making and what you're working on.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

AI for Beginners: the Very Basics

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about AI for free and participate in live demos of ChatGPT and Google Gemini. No tech skills or registration needed. Just bring your curiosity!

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Learn about AI for free and participate in live demos of ChatGPT and Google Gemini. No tech skills or registration needed. Just bring your curiosity!

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

North Book Club

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

North Branch Women Book Club will be discussing the book of the month chosen by staff.

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Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

North Branch Women Book Club will be discussing the book of the month chosen by staff.

This event is in the "Adults" group

North Women Book Club

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
North Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

North Branch Women Book Club will be discussing, " Emma on Fire," by James Patterson. This discussion will be done by phone the number is: 1 901-440-0342

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

North Branch Women Book Club will be discussing, " Emma on Fire," by James Patterson. This discussion will be done by phone the number is: 1 901-440-0342

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
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Family Fun - Yoga for Kids

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Yoga for Kids.  Learn about the benefits of fitness with yoga.  Then practice some moves!  Finish off with healthy snacks.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Yoga for Kids.  Learn about the benefits of fitness with yoga.  Then practice some moves!  Finish off with healthy snacks.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

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

Romance Book Club

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Have strong opinions about third-act breakups, miscommunication tropes, and love triangles? You might just be The One we've been looking for! Join us at Randolph for our Romance Readers book club one Saturday out of every month.

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Have strong opinions about third-act breakups, miscommunication tropes, and love triangles? You might just be The One we've been looking for! Join us at Randolph for our Romance Readers book club one Saturday out of every month.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish for Beginners

Saturday, January 24, 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.

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.

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Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
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.

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Create Your Own Vision Board

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Got big plans for 2026? Designing a vision board can help inspire and motivate you toward achieving your goals!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Got big plans for 2026? Designing a vision board can help inspire and motivate you toward achieving your goals!

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Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Urban League Book Club

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (GPK) at Gaston Park Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

The Gaston Park Urban League Book Club is a library-based reading group that brings the community together to explore engaging and thought-provoking books.

Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (GPK)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Gaston Park Urban League Book Club is a library-based reading group that brings the community together to explore engaging and thought-provoking books.

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Carnegie Writers' Group Memphis at Cossitt Library

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Adults

Would you like to improve your writing skills while working in a collaborative environment with other writers?

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to improve your writing skills while working in a collaborative environment with other writers?

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Dream Big, Build Bigger Vision Board Party

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Get ready to dream, create and manifest the future you want. This is all about having fun, getting creative, and setting your sights on the  big goals you want to achieve.

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Get ready to dream, create and manifest the future you want. This is all about having fun, getting creative, and setting your sights on the  big goals you want to achieve.

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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

East Shelby Library : Movie Day

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies

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Friends of the Library

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

Poetry Slam with Glow in the Dark Kool-Aid

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Poetry and Writing, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

It's a New Year and a new you! Help us celebrate 2026 with our first ever Black Light Black Out Poetry Slam — an electrifying afternoon of spoken word, self-expression, and cosmic vibes.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Poetry and Writing, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's a New Year and a new you! Help us celebrate 2026 with our first ever Black Light Black Out Poetry Slam — an electrifying afternoon of spoken word, self-expression, and cosmic vibes.

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

Creative Customs: Pinch Pot Pottery

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Looking for fun activity to do before Valentines’ Day? Or perhaps you are looking to start a new hobby.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for fun activity to do before Valentines’ Day? Or perhaps you are looking to start a new hobby.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gadget Lab

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your tablet, laptop, or smart device and receive one-on-one technical assistance in accessing the Library’s digital services.  This is not a formal class and customers receive assistance on a first-come first-served basis.  

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Bring your tablet, laptop, or smart device and receive one-on-one technical assistance in accessing the Library’s digital services.  This is not a formal class and customers receive assistance on a first-come first-served basis.  

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group

Preschool Storytime

Monday, January 26, 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!

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!

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Floor at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for Toddler Storytime at Randolph Library on Mondays at 10:30. We will read stories, sing, enjoy bubble time, and do a craft!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for Toddler Storytime at Randolph Library on Mondays at 10:30. We will read stories, sing, enjoy bubble time, and do a craft!

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 0-5)" group

Baby Story Time

Monday, January 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.

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.

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

Tri-State Community Health Center

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Tri-State Community Health Center will offer free preventive health screening and case management services to the public from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.  

Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Tri-State Community Health Center will offer free preventive health screening and case management services to the public from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.  

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group

Family Storytime

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

Special Notes

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Chair Yoga

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

This is an ongoing Chair yoga class which is offered every Monday from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This is an ongoing Chair yoga class which is offered every Monday from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

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

East Shelby Library: Computer Classes

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Crafternoon

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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