Upcoming Events

Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises.

A time set aside for children aged 11 to 17 to enjoy time away from the computers to talk to each other, get to know their librarians, and enjoy some snacks.

The Intro to Photography Basics Program is perfect for any teen that has an interest in learning how to use a camera to take great pictures. Teens do not need to bring a camera as we provide all gear for the course.

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

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!

Do you have any burning AI questions, but not quite sure where to start? Come to the North Branch Library, and we'll help you get started in your AI journey.

Compete with and against your peers in a variety of party games that test your knowledge of Geography, Culture, News, and a wide range of other topics including GeoGuessr, Wikipedia Speedruns, Globle, and some of our own creations!

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Open video lab is a time for teens to explore the space and to experiment with cameras, lights, microphones, backdrops, and editing software. A video lab instructor will be on hand to offer guidance and assistance to teens when needed.

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.

A time set aside for children aged 11 to 17 to enjoy time away from the computers to talk to each other, get to know their librarians, and enjoy some snacks.

This meeting is for current members of the FRC Robotics Team, the Memphis MechWarriors. Recruitment for membership will begin Fall 2026.

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 Voices: Our Stories, Our City is a monthly, in-person storytelling series hosted at Cossitt Library as part of the Innovator in Residence podcast programming.

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Are you curious about Dungeons & Dragons but never had the chance to play a game? Look no further! Join our game table and roll some dice at the Randolph Library! 

Join us for a collaborating writing adventure! First Line Frenzy gives you the chance to write the opening lines of a poem, then swap it with someone else to keep the poem going.

Are you a teen interested in computer programming? Have a programming project you need help with? Just want to talk about computers and software? Join our computer programming instructor and your peers for "Open Compute Time".

Throughout the months of March, April, and May, come join us for the 1,000 Pages Teen Reading Challenge! Once a month, we will be having a program where teens can sit and read to help them on their journey to 1,000 pages!

A time set aside for children aged 11 to 17 to enjoy time away from the computers to talk to each other, get to know their librarians, and enjoy some snacks.

Not ready to move out or have questions about managing your finances? Come join us in Adulting 101! 

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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.