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Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Methodist is offering free health education classes for people who have chronic diseases.  Caretakers are also eligible to attend, with or without their patient.  We will...

Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Methodist is offering free health education classes for people who have chronic diseases.  Caretakers are also eligible to attend, with or without their patient.

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.

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Methodist is offering free health education classes for people who have chronic diseases.  Caretakers are also eligible to attend, with or without their patient.  We will...

Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Methodist is offering free health education classes for people who have chronic diseases.  Caretakers are also eligible to attend, with or without their patient.

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.

Cossitt's 132 Year Anniversary

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

132 years ago, the Cossitt library opened as the first public library in the city of Memphis thanks to Frederick Cossitt. More than a century and a quarter later, it grew into Memp...

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

132 years ago, the Cossitt library opened as the first public library in the city of Memphis thanks to Frederick Cossitt. More than a century and a quarter later, it grew into Memphis Public Libraries with 18 open branches and counting.

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.

JobLINC

JobLINC Digital Learn: Email Basics and Resume (In Person)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
JobLINC
Program Type:
Community Information, Job and Career
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join JobLINC and DigitalLearn.org to build essential career skills! Our FREE courses will help you:Email Basics – Learn how to create, send, and manage emails like a pro.Resume Bas...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: JobLINC
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Job and Career
Event Details:

Join JobLINC and DigitalLearn.org to build essential career skills! Our FREE courses will help you:

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.

JobLINC

JobLINC Digital Learn: Email Basics and Resume (Virtual)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
JobLINC
Program Type:
Community Information, Job and Career
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join JobLINC and DigitalLearn.org to build essential career skills! Our FREE courses will help you:Email Basics – Learn how to create, send, and manage emails like a pro.Resume Bas...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: JobLINC
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Job and Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join JobLINC and DigitalLearn.org to build essential career skills! Our FREE courses will help you:

How Linc 211 Can Help

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you need help applying for food stamps? Do you need help applying for any social programs? Do you need help with utility assistance? Do you need help with food assistance? Do yo...

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

Do you need help applying for food stamps? Do you need help applying for any social programs? Do you need help with utility assistance? Do you need help with food assistance? Do you need help with anything?

 

JobLINC

JobLINC Digital Learn: Online Job Searching & Scam Awareness (Virtual)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
JobLINC
Program Type:
Community Information, Job and Career
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join JobLINC and DigitalLearn.org to boost your job search skills and stay safe online! Our FREE courses cover:Online Job Searching – Learn how to find the best job opportunities a...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: JobLINC
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Job and Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join JobLINC and DigitalLearn.org to boost your job search skills and stay safe online! Our FREE courses cover:

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Orange Mound's One Year Anniversary!

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Holidays, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

We've been open for one year, and it's time to celebrate! Join us for an afternoon full of entertainment, food, and fun at the Orange Mound Library’s Anniversary Party. Enjoy delic...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Holidays, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event
Event Details:

We've been open for one year, and it's time to celebrate! Join us for an afternoon full of entertainment, food, and fun at the Orange Mound Library’s Anniversary Party.

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.

"Reimagined" Documentary Film Screening Flyer

Documentary Film Screening: "Reimagined" Melrose One Year Anniversary

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for the one-year anniversary of the Orange Mound Library and re-opening of the historic Melrose High School. We will be viewing Reimagined, a 30-minute documentary of the j...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Join us for the one-year anniversary of the Orange Mound Library and re-opening of the historic Melrose High School.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Bookstock—Memphis Area Authors' Festival

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Events, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Job and Career, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for Bookstock 2025, Memphis' largest annual local authors festival, celebrating literature, creativity, and community! This free, family-friendly event, sponsored by the Fr...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Events, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Job and Career, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us for Bookstock 2025, Memphis' largest annual local authors festival, celebrating literature, creativity, and community!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

East Shelby Library: Pantry of Possibilities

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A & B (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Community Information
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us as we open our food and clothes pantry for a community informative about women domestic abuse and self-care.

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information
Event Details:

Join us as we open our food and clothes pantry for a community informative about women domestic abuse and self-care.

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Hollywood Community Resource Fair

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
College Preparation, Community Information, Health & Wellness, Job and Career
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us at the Hollywood Library for our Hollywood Community Resource Fair, where local organizations will come together to share valuable resources and services for adults, teens,...

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: College Preparation, Community Information, Health & Wellness, Job and Career
Event Details:

Join us at the Hollywood Library for our Hollywood Community Resource Fair, where local organizations will come together to share valuable resources and services for adults, teens, and children.

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.

Memfis: Historias y Memorias Latino Americanas

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Citizenship/ESL, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

¡Cuenta tu historia! ¿Has vivido en Memphis más de 20 años? ¿Naciste en Latino América? ¿Hablas español? Participa en este taller dirigido para escribir tu historia del primer año ...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Citizenship/ESL, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

¡Cuenta tu historia! ¿Has vivido en Memphis más de 20 años? ¿Naciste en Latino América? ¿Hablas español? Participa en este taller dirigido para escribir tu historia del primer año que viviste en Memphis.

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.

Dog Safety with Lovie!

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Did you know the library system has its very own therapy dog? Our therapy dog, Lovie, does a lot to make library patrons feel welcome & safe. She may even remind you of your do...

Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Neighborhood Events
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Did you know the library system has its very own therapy dog? Our therapy dog, Lovie, does a lot to make library patrons feel welcome & safe. She may even remind you of your dog at home or even in your own neighborhood.

Memfis: Historias y Memorias Latino Americanas

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Citizenship/ESL, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

¡Cuenta tu historia! ¿Has vivido en Memphis más de 20 años? ¿Naciste en Latino América? ¿Hablas español? Participa en este taller dirigido para escribir tu historia del primer año ...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Citizenship/ESL, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

¡Cuenta tu historia! ¿Has vivido en Memphis más de 20 años? ¿Naciste en Latino América? ¿Hablas español? Participa en este taller dirigido para escribir tu historia del primer año que viviste en Memphis.

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.

Color Your World Summer Kickoff

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Games, Music, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Come hang out with us at the Raleigh Library for our Color Your World Summer Kickoff! We're celebrating the start of our summer reading fun and saying goodbye to the school year wi...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Games, Music, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Come hang out with us at the Raleigh Library for our Color Your World Summer Kickoff! We're celebrating the start of our summer reading fun and saying goodbye to the school year with a dance party, bracelet swaps, tasty food, and games!

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.

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Keep your landscape lookin' good with Booker T Leigh

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness, Gardening
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Master Gardener Booker T Leigh as he helps keep your grass green, your plants alive and flowers blooming throughout our hot Memphis summer. More information coming soon.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Gardening
Event Details:

Join Master Gardener Booker T Leigh as he helps keep your grass green, your plants alive and flowers blooming throughout our hot Memphis summer. More information coming soon.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis City Beautiful Presents...

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging story time filled with captivating books and interactive activities! This program will focus on important themes like recycling, litter prevention, beautifi...

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging story time filled with captivating books and interactive activities! This program will focus on important themes like recycling, litter prevention, beautification, and 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.

Saturday June 14th from 11-3pm

Juneteenth Fest at Cordova

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Games, Holidays, Music, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Please join us for the Fourth Annual Juneteenth Fest at Cordova Library.There will be a local Memphis artist will have Pop Up shop where they will be selling sweets, jewelry, books...

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Games, Holidays, Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Please join us for the Fourth Annual Juneteenth Fest at Cordova Library.

There will be a local Memphis artist will have Pop Up shop where they will be selling sweets, jewelry, books and other items. 

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.

The Historic Orange Mound Lecture Series with Dr. Charles Williams: The Church and Religion in Orange Mound

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for The Historic Orange Mound Lectures led by anthropologist, Dr. Charles Williams. Dr. Williams will speak on the different dimensions of Orange Mound’s social infrastruct...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for The Historic Orange Mound Lectures led by anthropologist, Dr. Charles Williams. Dr.

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy.