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SCORE: Easier Way to Prepare Your Business Plan

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Business Assistance
Age Group:
Adults

Easier Way to Prepare Your Business Plan offers a straightforward approach to creating a business plan that works for your business. 

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Business Assistance
Event Details:

Easier Way to Prepare Your Business Plan offers a straightforward approach to creating a business plan that works for your business. 

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba Fitness Class

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics

Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

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

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, September 18, 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

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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

Chess Club @ OGR

Friday, September 18, 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

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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Open Art Session

Friday, September 18, 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:

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

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Walk a Mile and Get a Free Book!

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Walk a mile and get a free book! We are going to walk from the library entrance, complete the walking path around the Bert Ferguson community center (approx. 1 mile), and return to the library.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Walk a mile and get a free book! We are going to walk from the library entrance, complete the walking path around the Bert Ferguson community center (approx. 1 mile), and return to the library.

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

Spanish for Beginners

Saturday, September 19, 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. Registration required (please see link at the bottom of this page).

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. Registration required (please see link at the bottom of this page).

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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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-Seniors" group

AARP Game Day

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

On the Shelf and Silver Screen

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

For movie lovers and book lovers alike: have you ever had a book you've been wanting to read be made into a movie, only you want to read it before you watch it?

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room C (ESB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Event Details:

For movie lovers and book lovers alike: have you ever had a book you've been wanting to read be made into a movie, only you want to read it before you watch it?

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

Renaissance Book Club

Saturday, September 19, 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 "Adults" group

Urban Book Club

Saturday, September 19, 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!

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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Heart and Soul Book Club

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

This September, the Heart and Soul Book Club explores the deep-seated mysteries of family, motherhood, and survival through two gripping novels:

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

This September, the Heart and Soul Book Club explores the deep-seated mysteries of family, motherhood, and survival through two gripping novels:

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

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, September 21, 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, September 21, 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

Toddler Storytime

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Floor at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction, STEAM arts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4)

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 0-4)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction, STEAM arts, 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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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, September 21, 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.

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-4)" group

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

Monday, September 21, 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

Chicago Stepping with Ray

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Chicago Stepping with Ray is here to stay! Join us at Levi for stepping fitness and wellness group every Monday from 2:00pm- 3:30pm, where every step is a step towards a healthier you. All classes are beginner friendly.

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

Chicago Stepping with Ray is here to stay! Join us at Levi for stepping fitness and wellness group every Monday from 2:00pm- 3:30pm, where every step is a step towards a healthier you. All classes are beginner friendly.

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

Computer Basics Class

Monday, September 21, 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, September 21, 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, September 21, 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

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, September 21, 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.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Zumba Fitness Class

Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.

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.