This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu SCORE: SBA Certifications 6:00pm–7:15pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu SCORE: SBA Certifications 6:00pm–7:15pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business Assistance Event Details: Eric Terrell, an SBA representative, in conjunction with SCORE, will present information on 1. How to Market to the Federal Government 2. Women Owned Certification 3. Hubzone Certification Special Notes Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Embracing Autism 10:00am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults Raleigh Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Embracing Autism 10:00am–11:00am Raleigh Library Open Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Children's Area (RAL) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: 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. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation. Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat AI for Beginners: the Very Basics 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat AI for Beginners: the Very Basics 10:30am–12:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Meeting Room (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Event Details: Learn about AI for free and participate in live demos of ChatGPT and Google Gemini. No tech skills or registration needed. Just bring your curiosity! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Spanish for Beginners 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Spanish for Beginners 1:00pm–2:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Classes Event Details: Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. No registration needed. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Citizenship/ESL Event Details: Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page from the suggested book. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Poetry Slam with Glow in the Dark Kool-Aid 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Orange Mound Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Poetry Slam with Glow in the Dark Kool-Aid 4:00pm–5:00pm Orange Mound Library Upcoming Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Meeting Room B (OM) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Poetry and Writing, STEAM stem Registration Required Event Details: 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. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 26 2026 Mon East Shelby Library: Computer Classes 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors East Shelby Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 26 2026 Mon East Shelby Library: Computer Classes 3:00pm–4:00pm East Shelby Library Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Meeting Room A (ESB) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Cordova Writing Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Cordova Writing Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Meeting Room (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed The Writer's Block 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Connect Crew Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed The Writer's Block 6:00pm–8:00pm Connect Crew Library Branch: Connect Crew Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Bingo 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors South Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Bingo 2:00pm–3:00pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Room: Meeting Room (SOU) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Games Event Details: Come join our Fun Thursday Bingo! You will enjoy the laughing, music, bingo games and the good time gathering. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Citizenship/ESL Event Details: Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page from the suggested book. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Cordova Writing Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Cordova Writing Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Meeting Room (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed The Writer's Block 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Connect Crew Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 4 2026 Wed The Writer's Block 6:00pm–8:00pm Connect Crew Library Branch: Connect Crew Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Musical Bingo at Frayser Library 4:00pm–5:30pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Frayser Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Musical Bingo at Frayser Library 4:00pm–5:30pm Frayser Library Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Meeting Room B (FRA) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Games, History/Genealogy, Music Event Details: 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. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat AI for Beginners: How to Avoid AI Scams 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat AI for Beginners: How to Avoid AI Scams 10:30am–12:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Meeting Room (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Event Details: Learn about common AI scams and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones. We'll have live demos with AI tools and lots of opportunity for audience participation. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Spanish for Beginners 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Spanish for Beginners 1:00pm–2:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Language Classes Event Details: Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. No registration needed. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Gardening University 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Frayser Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Feb 7 2026 Sat Gardening University 1:00pm–3:00pm Frayser Library Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cooking and Food, Gardening, Health & Wellness Event Details: 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. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation. Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Feb 8 2026 Sun Seed Library's Seed Swap 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Feb 8 2026 Sun Seed Library's Seed Swap 2:00pm–4:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, Gardening Event Details: 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. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation. Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Feb 9 2026 Mon East Shelby Library: Computer Classes 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors East Shelby Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Feb 9 2026 Mon East Shelby Library: Computer Classes 3:00pm–4:00pm East Shelby Library Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Meeting Room A (ESB) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Cordova Writing Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Cordova Writing Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Meeting Room (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Central Readers Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Central Readers Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed The Writer's Block 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Connect Crew Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed The Writer's Block 6:00pm–8:00pm Connect Crew Library Branch: Connect Crew Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Genealogy Assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! 11:00am–1:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Orange Mound Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Genealogy Assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! 11:00am–1:00pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Genealogy Room (OM) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Event Details: Genealogy assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! Come get assistance with your genealogical research from one of our library's favorite experts. Dr.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Feb 14 2026 Sat SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY Meeting 11:00am–12:30pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Orange Mound Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Feb 14 2026 Sat SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY Meeting 11:00am–12:30pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Meeting Room B (OM) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Event Details: 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.