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Stop and Read - 1,000 Page Teen Reading Challenge

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Library Support, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens

Throughout the months of March, April, and May, come join us for the 1,000 Pages Teen Reading Challenge! Once a month, we will be having a program where teens can sit and read to help them on their journey to 1,000 pages!

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Library Support, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Throughout the months of March, April, and May, come join us for the 1,000 Pages Teen Reading Challenge! Once a month, we will be having a program where teens can sit and read to help them on their journey to 1,000 pages!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

Controlling your Diabetes without it Controlling YOU

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

Teen Cuisine: Nutrition, Safety, & Cooking Workshop

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Cuisine is a series of 6 hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons for teens 13-18.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Cuisine is a series of 6 hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons for teens 13-18.

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.

Teen Cuisine: Nutrition, Safety, & Cooking Workshop

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Cuisine is a series of 6 hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons for teens 13-18.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Cuisine is a series of 6 hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons for teens 13-18.

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.

Controlilng your Diabetes without it Controlling YOU

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

Salsa Saturday: The dish NOT the dance

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate National Salsa Month with a fun and flavorful teen program at the library! Teens are invited to join us on a Saturday afternoon to explore the rich cultural history of the beloved condiment, salsa.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Celebrate National Salsa Month with a fun and flavorful teen program at the library! Teens are invited to join us on a Saturday afternoon to explore the rich cultural history of the beloved condiment, salsa.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

Teen Cuisine: Nutrition, Safety, & Cooking Workshop

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Cuisine is a series of 6 hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons for teens 13-18.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Cuisine is a series of 6 hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons for teens 13-18.

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.

What Are You Cooking?

Wednesday, May 13, 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

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.

Friends of the Library logo

Teen Cuisine: Nutrition, Safety, & Cooking Workshop

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Cuisine is a series of 6 hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons for teens 13-18.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Cuisine is a series of 6 hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons for teens 13-18.

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.

Controlilng your Diabetes without it Controlling YOU

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

Controlilng your Diabetes without it Controlling YOU

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

Arts and Crafts

Memphest

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Neighborhood Events, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Do you love Memphis?  We do! Join us in celebrating our city!  Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Neighborhood Events, Story Times
Event Details:

Do you love Memphis?  We do! Join us in celebrating our city!  Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts.

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.

Teen Cuisine: Nutrition, Safety, & Cooking Workshop

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Performance Stage at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Cuisine is a series of 6 hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons for teens 13-18.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Cuisine is a series of 6 hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons for teens 13-18.

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.

Controlilng your Diabetes without it Controlling YOU

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

Adventures in the Kitchen With Tweens: Lesson 1

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness, Unearth A Story
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

Welcome to "Adventures In Cooking" Lesson 1.  This is an introduction to cooking and safe practices in the kitchen with a focus on team work.  Children will learn about a resource for planning health food choices.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness, Unearth A Story
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to "Adventures In Cooking" Lesson 1.  This is an introduction to cooking and safe practices in the kitchen with a focus on team work.  Children will learn about a resource for planning health food choices.

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.

Controlilng your Diabetes without it Controlling YOU

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

What Are You Cooking?

Wednesday, June 10, 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

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.

Friends of the Library logo

Juneteenth Arts Fest at Cordova

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Games, Holidays, Music, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for the fifth annual Juneteenth arts Fest at Cordova Library!

Support local Memphis vendors, enjoy live performances, and bring the kids for a Juneteenth-themed story time. All ages welcome and no registration needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), 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:

Join us for the fifth annual Juneteenth arts Fest at Cordova Library!

Support local Memphis vendors, enjoy live performances, and bring the kids for a Juneteenth-themed story time. All ages welcome and no registration needed.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

Scoops Of Summer: Ice Cream Social

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with us! It's a fun-filled Ice Cream Social for all ages! Customers are invited to enjoy sweet treats, interactive games, music, and creative activities.

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Event Details:

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with us! It's a fun-filled Ice Cream Social for all ages! Customers are invited to enjoy sweet treats, interactive games, music, and creative activities.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

What Are You Cooking?

Wednesday, July 8, 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

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.

Friends of the Library logo

Africa in the City 4-Part Series (Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Summer)

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

This 4-part series, Africa in the City, is designed to teach members in the Memphis community about the history and culture of various communities in Africa.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

This 4-part series, Africa in the City, is designed to teach members in the Memphis community about the history and culture of various communities in Africa.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Africa in the City 4-Part Series (Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Summer)

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

This 4-part series, Africa in the City, is designed to teach members in the Memphis community about the history and culture of various communities in Africa.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

This 4-part series, Africa in the City, is designed to teach members in the Memphis community about the history and culture of various communities in Africa.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Africa in the City 4-Part Series (Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Summer)

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

This 4-part series, Africa in the City, is designed to teach members in the Memphis community about the history and culture of various communities in Africa.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

This 4-part series, Africa in the City, is designed to teach members in the Memphis community about the history and culture of various communities in Africa.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Africa in the City 4-Part Series (Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Summer)

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

This 4-part series, Africa in the City, is designed to teach members in the Memphis community about the history and culture of various communities in Africa.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

This 4-part series, Africa in the City, is designed to teach members in the Memphis community about the history and culture of various communities in Africa.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo