Upcoming Events

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

• Monday, April 13: Groovy Beginnings (1970s Day) 

Celebrate the decade our library was founded! Step back into the 70s and take a look at what life — and reading — looked like when it all began.

Have questions about genealogy? Wondering how to find that long-lost ancestor? Just getting started on your family history research journey? Have no fear...Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays are here!

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Open video lab is a time for teens to explore the space and to experiment with cameras, lights, microphones, backdrops, and editing software. A video lab instructor will be on hand to offer guidance and assistance to teens when needed.

This meeting is for current members of the FRC Robotics Team, the Memphis MechWarriors. Recruitment for membership will begin Fall 2026.

Tech Help was designed to support individuals in building confidence and practical skills for navigating today’s digital world.

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators.

The Raleigh Open Studio Lab is a creative drop-in space designed for filmmakers, photographers, and content creators to edit, create, and grow.

• Monday, April 13: Groovy Beginnings (1970s Day) 

Celebrate the decade our library was founded! Step back into the 70s and take a look at what life — and reading — looked like when it all began.

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Level Up! Wednesdays, this program takes place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 4:00–5:00 PM. Teens can hang out with friends, meet new people, and play video games in our state-of-the-art game room.

Are you a teen interested in computer programming? Have a programming project you need help with? Just want to talk about computers and software? Join our computer programming instructor and your peers for "Open Compute Time".

Not ready to move out or have questions about managing your finances? Come join us in Adulting 101! 

Weekly Schedule:

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.

• Monday, April 13: Groovy Beginnings (1970s Day) 

Celebrate the decade our library was founded! Step back into the 70s and take a look at what life — and reading — looked like when it all began.

Alice Hansen is a Memphis-based violinist, recording artist, and songwriter known for her unique style that blends the virtuosity of her classical upbringing with soaring improvisation.

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Open video lab is a time for teens to explore the space and to experiment with cameras, lights, microphones, backdrops, and editing software. A video lab instructor will be on hand to offer guidance and assistance to teens when needed.

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 for a RANT session! 

• Monday, April 13: Groovy Beginnings (1970s Day) 

Celebrate the decade our library was founded! Step back into the 70s and take a look at what life — and reading — looked like when it all began.