Upcoming Events

Come enjoy a wonderful game of Bingo 

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

Join first time presenter Cynthia D. to get in the spirit of Halloween. On Friday, October 10 at 2:00, we will be using baubles, embellishments, and flair to decorate pumpkins for the holiday.

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.

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!

Get ready to move and groove as you step to the beat of your favorite songs! 

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.

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!

Step into the unknown at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Experiments, where experimentation and inspiration meet in the most unexpected ways.

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.

Device a little slow? Not sure if you have a virus? Do you have general questions about your devices? This is the program for you. 

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 teaching artist Carol Buchman for this 5-weeks introduction to mask making. Participants learn basic history of masks and how they are used in various cultures around the world.

Connect Crew will be hosting a family storytime event at the Memphis Zoo! The storytime and animal meet and greet program will be held at the Wild Encounter location. The storytime event will occur during the zoo's Free TN Tuesday hours.

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.

Memphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours: WEDNESDAYS from Noon – 2 PM at the Central Library in the Business & Sciences Department on the 3rd floor.

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

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

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

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

Join us for the 2nd Annual Fantasy Faire at the Cordova Library! Partake in a fantastical afternoon, full of crafts, games, food, and more! 

Come join in on some good dance moves while exercising! It'll help stimulate your mind and strengthen your body tone.

So you've watched every classic Black sitcom and think you can quote every line, huh? Well we're willing to challenge that assumption. Come and play a few fun rounds of Black Sitcom Trivia with us!

Every third Saturday, customers of all ages will get to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn and beverages. Please join us if you are interested, and make sure to spread the word!