Upcoming Events

We are excited to host this book club, led by local author Andrea Hardaway! Books are chosen each month by attendees. All genres are welcome, but this group loves nonfiction, inspirational, and must-read books by contemporary black authors.

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. 

Genealogy assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! Come get assistance with your genealogical research from one of our library's favorite experts. Dr.

The SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY organized in January 2015. It is an informal group of like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who gather to discuss, share, and learn how to preserve  and document family history.

One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.

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:

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. 

Join us in Meeting Room B for Mystery Book Club, on the Fourth Thursday of every month! Please note that the November and December meetings will take place on the THIRD Saturdays (November 20, December 18).

June 2025 - March 2026 books:

Need help getting started with your genealogical research? Can't seem to place great-grandmother on the family tree? The Orange Mound Genealogy Center staff are here to help!

It's a New Year and a new you! Help us celebrate 2026 with our first ever Black Light Black Out Poetry Slam — an electrifying afternoon of spoken word, self-expression, and cosmic vibes.

Come join our Fun Thursday Bingo! You will enjoy the laughing, music, bingo games and the good time gathering. 

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. 

Get ready to grow your gardening skills at Gardening University! This free series of presentations, led by Master Gardeners, is designed to inspire and inform home gardeners of all experience levels. 

MPL's Seed Library is hosting a community seed swap! Sunday, 2:00-4:00 pm, come to the 3rd floor reading area and mingle with your fellow gardeners, trade planting ideas, and swap seeds.

One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.

Genealogy assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! Come get assistance with your genealogical research from one of our library's favorite experts. Dr.

The SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY organized in January 2015. It is an informal group of like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who gather to discuss, share, and learn how to preserve  and document family history.

Get ready to grow your gardening skills at Gardening University! This free series of presentations, led by Master Gardeners, is designed to inspire and inform home gardeners of all experience levels. 

Need help getting started with your genealogical research? Can't seem to place great-grandmother on the family tree? The Orange Mound Genealogy Center staff are here to help!

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: