This event is in the "Adults" group What Are You Cooking? Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Cordova Library Program Type: Cooking and Food Age Group: Adults Customers can enjoy being a part of this cooking demonstration as a &nbs Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Cancelled What Are You Cooking? 4:00pm–5:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking and Food Event Details: Customers can enjoy being a part of this cooking demonstration as a &nbs 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 After School Program @ Hollywood Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Foyer at Hollywood Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Jan 14 2026 Wed After School Program @ Hollywood 4:00pm–5:30pm Hollywood Library Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Foyer Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Event Details: Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more! 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Seed Library Garden Club: Winter Sowing Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm 3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Gardening Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Join us for the Seed Library Garden Club, a welcoming space for gardening lovers of all levels! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Seed Library Garden Club: Winter Sowing 5:30pm–7:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Gardening Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the Seed Library Garden Club, a welcoming space for gardening lovers of all levels! 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Writer's Block Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Connect Crew Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing Age Group: Teens, Adults Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed The Writer's Block 6:00pm–8:00pm Connect Crew Library Branch: Connect Crew Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing Event Details: Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Sensory Storytime Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library Program Type: Literacy Instruction, Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Join us on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 at Randolph Library for Sensory Storytime! Sensory storytime is a welcoming, interactive environment designed for special sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Sensory Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Randolph Library Library Branch: Randolph Library Room: Meeting Room (RAN) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Literacy Instruction, Story Times Event Details: Join us on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 at Randolph Library for Sensory Storytime! Sensory storytime is a welcoming, interactive environment designed for special sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration. 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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group Storytime Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Story Time Room at Cordova Library Program Type: Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime. Share stories and songs and crafts.This week's theme - WolvesNo registration is needed. View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime. Share stories and songs and crafts.This week's theme - WolvesNo registration is needed.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Free Computer Classes at the Cordova Library Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library Program Type: Computers and Technology Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome.2026 Class Schedule: View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Free Computer Classes at the Cordova Library 2:00pm–3:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology Event Details: Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome.2026 Class Schedule: 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm South Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), 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! 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South 4:00pm–4:45pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), 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 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Bookworm Bingo! Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Come and join us for a game of Bingo. How many of your favorite picture book characters will you recognize on your Bingo card? 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Bookworm Bingo! 4:00pm–5:00pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Meeting Room A (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Games Event Details: Come and join us for a game of Bingo. How many of your favorite picture book characters will you recognize on your Bingo card? 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 After School Program @ Hollywood Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Foyer at Hollywood Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Jan 15 2026 Thu After School Program @ Hollywood 4:00pm–5:30pm Hollywood Library Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Foyer Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Event Details: Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more! 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Musical Bingo at Frayser Library Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room A (FRA) at Frayser Library Program Type: Games, History/Genealogy, Music Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Musical Bingo at Frayser Library 4:00pm–5:30pm Frayser Library Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Meeting Room A (FRA) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Games, History/Genealogy, Music Event Details: Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 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 English Coffee and Conversations-ESL Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Cordova Library Program Type: Citizenship/ESL Age Group: Adults Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu English Coffee and Conversations-ESL 4:30pm–5:30pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Citizenship/ESL Event Details: Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics Friday, January 16, 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 BasicsLearn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions: Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Techy Seniors - Smart Phone Basics 10:30am–12:30pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open 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 BasicsLearn 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 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Toddler/Preschool Story Time! Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Music, Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Toddler/Preschool Story Time! 11:00am–12:00pm Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Music, Story Times Event Details: Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!
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, January 16, 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 Jan 16 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 "Teens" group CTRL + Teen Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Innovation Center at Hollywood Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Age Group: Teens Create, chill, and take control of the way you end your week. Every Friday, join us at Hollywood for hands-on projects, games, special guests, and a place to just be yourself. No pressure. Just a vibe. 💫 View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 16 2026 Fri CTRL + Teen 4:00pm–5:00pm Hollywood Library Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games Event Details: Create, chill, and take control of the way you end your week. Every Friday, join us at Hollywood for hands-on projects, games, special guests, and a place to just be yourself. No pressure. Just a vibe. 💫 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.
Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms. View Details Jan 17 2026 Sat Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson 10:00am–4:00pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Genealogy Room (OM) Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Event Details: Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.
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 Happy Birthday, Winnie the Pooh! Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Story Time Room at Cordova Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate A. A. Milne's birthday! Watch a movie, make a craft and decorate a birthday cupcake. Lots of Winnie the Pooh fun!For all ages and no registration is needed. 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat Happy Birthday, Winnie the Pooh! 11:00am–11:45am Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate A. A. Milne's birthday! Watch a movie, make a craft and decorate a birthday cupcake. Lots of Winnie the Pooh fun!For all ages and no registration is needed.
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 Read with a Pup! (Children's reading therapy program) Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Program Type: Literacy Instruction Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm. Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat Read with a Pup! (Children's reading therapy program) 11:00am–1:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Literacy Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.
This event is in the "Adults" group Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group Saturday, January 17, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Cordova Library 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Renaissance Book Club Saturday, January 17, 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 Jan 17 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 "Teens" group Level Up! Grand opening of the Teen's Game room Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teen Area at Frayser Library Program Type: Games, Neighborhood Events Age Group: Teens Join us for the grand opening of the Teen's Game Room—a space designed just for teens to connect, play, and unwind! Come check out our upgraded gaming stations, new consoles, and a fresh new look. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Level Up! Grand opening of the Teen's Game room 3:00pm–4:30pm Frayser Library Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games, Neighborhood Events Event Details: Join us for the grand opening of the Teen's Game Room—a space designed just for teens to connect, play, and unwind! Come check out our upgraded gaming stations, new consoles, and a fresh new look. 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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group South Branch Storytime Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Area at South Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Children 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, songs/rhymes, and a craft! View Details This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Jan 17 2026 Sat South Branch Storytime 4:00pm–4:45pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Children 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, songs/rhymes, and a craft! 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-Seniors" group "Color my World Coloring Club" @ Crenshaw Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Program Type: Color Your World - EM 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 Jan 17 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: Color Your World - EM 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.