Upcoming Events

Yikes! It's back to school time! Take a break and enjoy a chill time of movies, tabletop games, simple crafts and snacks to help ease into the stress and responsibility of a new year of Middle School & High School.

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!

🎉 Join us at Hollywood for Day of Play! Every Thursday, we'll have an activity full of fun, creativity, and adventure!

⚠️Calling all Halloween enthusiast and cozy vibe seekers⚠️

Beat the heat by celebrating Summerween at Cossitt Library every Thursday (July 17 - August 28) from 5pm-7:45pm! 🎃 

Spend the summer with us: 

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

Rookie Moves is a casual chess hour for players of all levels and ages. Chess boards are provided.

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:

Calling all gamers! Flex your skills and go head-to-head with other gamers at Raleigh's Nintendo Switch Game Night. We'll have the classics if you're feeling nostalgic, as well as some newer fan favorites.

Join us for an afternoon of anime and ramen. We will be watching the anime "cells at work'.

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

Join Memphis Public Libraries for our Family Resource Fair day! We will have panels and community partners with resources for families and caregivers. There will also be giveaways, food trucks, and more!

Come join the Cherokee Crochet Club!  Everyone welcome, from beginners to experienced crocheters.  Free to join plus free yarn to beginners.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Photography for Kids.

Learn how to make beautiful pictures with your phone or camera.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Skill Training and Resourceful Teaching Helping Everyone Reach Entrepreneurship or START HERE is a mentorship program helping youth ages 13-21 in the areas of job readiness, financial literacy and advance life skills.

Come spend a cozy afternoon by the campfire! We'll create a fun, fill-in-the-blank story together then read it aloud while we enjoy s'mores!

Perfect your photo game! Learn how to take clean, scroll-stopping photos to promote your brand, small business, or side hustle. We’ll cover lighting, composition, product photography, and simple editing tools like Canva.

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

Movie showing TBA soon!

For August, our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, features a book selection and movie that remain cultural touchstones over half a century after their publication and release.

Ladies and gentlemen, you are cordially invited to a screening of Pride & Prejudice (2005). 

Tea service will be provided.

Regency-era attire is encouraged, though far from required. 

I’m excited to invite you to a special community event on Saturday, August 23,2025  from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Raleigh Library to introduce my new role as the Innovator-in-Residence (IIR) focused on Culinary Arts & Entrepreneurship.

Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises. Participants will be exposed to the basics of electricity and electronics theory and repair.

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.