Upcoming Events

Participants receive an introduction to painting with a pallet knife, learning to embrace an abstract eye and let go of the tightness that can be found using a paintbrush.

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

“SPEAK THE SPEECH!” is a focused public speaking workshop designed to teach participants the rudiments of public speaking (often, threatening) in a non-threatening confidence building manner.

This class aims to create an immersive and enriching environment through a fusion of art and music healing.

Memphis Area Legal Service offers free consultations to the public each second Friday of the month at 2pm. Appointments are by first come, first served.

Classes will cover introductory Spanish terms and keywords commonly used in day-to-day conversations. Lessons will focus on vocabulary, speaking, and some writing skills to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

Led by Successful Living Economic & Community Development Corporation, this series explores self-discipline, what defeats us, how it can defeat us, and how to develop, increase, and enhance self-discipline. 

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It’s not only working out and burning calories, but also dancing and having fun! Join our classes on the second Saturday, February through November.

Curious about poetry? Is it for you? Join us at the Orange Mound Library for The People's Poetry Club, where we prefer poems that speak to you instead of at you.

This course empowers individuals with the knowledge and tools to prioritize their mental health, build resilience and navigate life’s challenges.

Join us at the East Shelby Branch Library for some classic Chess fun! Play Chess with people in your community and learn some new strategies while you're at it. This club will be part educational and tons of practice!

Think Matilda, Toni Morrison’s Beloved, or the beloved book-turned-film The Princess Bride—each of these stories weaves just a touch of magic into an otherwise realistic world, a hallmark of magical realism.

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.

This session is designed to teach the basics of rhythm and drumming in a fun and interactive way.

Keepin' it Live at Levi: Come join us for our free nine-week line dancing workshop! Beginners will learn the basic steps as they continue to advance at their own speed. But above all, participants will be having fun!

Pottery for Ages 65+

This series will discuss how to turn your passion for writing into an ongoing career. You will learn how to network, get published and take advantage of writing opportunities. 

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Join teaching artist Samilia Pelshak for this 4-week course exploring the fundamentals of sewing.

This class/workshop will focus on dramatic writing culminating to presenting works on stage including poetry, short stories, and prose in a dramatic form.

Classes are designed to teach adults how to pronounce and write some basic English words and phrases. 

Participate in a yoga experience to stretch the body and soothe the mind.

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.

Join teaching artist Amillia Stembridge for this beginner level 6-week course. Participants learn techniques and skills to improve the quality of candid shots taken on a smartphone or digital camera.