Upcoming Events

Outreach - Dexter Elementary School - 2nd grade: puppet show and craft

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!

Cossitt Library welcomes teens to takeover the space for a variety of free activities like:

• Video games
• Board games
• STEAM projects
• Crafting
• Movies
• Open mics
• and more!

Teens are invited to try a different Board Game every two weeks at South.  Card games, Dungeon Crawlers, Deck Builders, Strategy versus all-out chaos - it’s all on the table at Board game Buffet.

Whether it’s creating a snowman art piece or handprint tree, this program provides a wonderful opportunity for children to dive into imaginative art projects.

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.

Outreach - Dexter Elementary School - 2nd grade: puppet show and craft

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

Join us for a cursive writing workspace. Cursive writing is an elegant form of handwriting where letter is connected in a flowing manner, allowing for smoother and faster writing compared to print.

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a craft!

Join us every Wednesday for Pokémon Club! Whether you’re brand new or already battling with friends, this is the perfect place to learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game, practice your skills, and have fun.

Outreach - Dexter Elementary School - 2nd grade: puppet show and craft

Join us on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 at Randolph Library for Sensory Storytime! Sensory storytime is a welcoming, interactive environment designed for special sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration.

West Tennessee Therapy Dogs will be bringing one of their licensed therapy dogs for kids to practice reading aloud to and of course, get to pet and play with!

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!

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo for children event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

Put on your lab coats (imaginary ones!) and step into the delicious world of chocolate science.

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

This event is limited to the first 30 children. Please arrive early to secure your spot!

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! 

Connect Crew will be present to share free books and library resources for the students and residents in the Whitehaven community! This event will occur in the parking lot next to Brown Baptist, near the Southland Mall.

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to Adobe Photoshop through a hands-on, step-by-step project. Attendees will start with a dull, unedited photo and transform it into a vibrant, visually compelling image.

Join us for two-hours of casual chess. Players of all levels and ages welcome. Participation is first come, first served as space allows.

Join us for an Open Art Session at Randolph Library This is your chance to explore your artistic talents in a relaxed and fun environment.

You can bring some of your own art supplies or use those that we will provide, including:

Come and play a few fun rounds of bingo featuring some of your favorite picture book characters and win cool prizes.