Upcoming Events

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.

Come join in to learn better gardening habits and ask all the questions and answers related to gardening, landscaping and lawn care. Booker T. Leigh has all the information for YOU! 

Hosted by the Memphis Fair Housing Center, a division of Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc., this FREE legal clinic provides an opportunity for individuals to learn more about their housing rights. Attorneys from Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc.

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

Come make little trinkets with us out of polymer clay! We will have charms to enable you to attach your trinkets to your phone or your bags.

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 the Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the Take Charge of Diabetes classes! These informative sessions are designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively manage your diabetes and live a healthier life.

2026 United Way Free Tax Preparation

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.

Come out, enjoy and have fun learning our basic line dancing steps at a slower pace. This class is more instructional and repetitive. This class is cardio-driven and more about movement than technique.

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.       

The Raleigh Open Studio Lab is a creative drop-in space designed for filmmakers, photographers, and content creators to edit, create, and grow.

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.

Join us for our monthly adult book club meeting, a welcoming space to read, share, and discuss books from different genres.

Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome.

2026 Class Schedule:

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. 

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.

SCORE offers small business assistance through seminars hosted at the Memphis Public Library. They also provide one-on-one mentorship for those looking to start a small business.

Join our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.

As property tax season enters its peak, the Shelby County Trustee’s Office is bringing their services directly to the community.

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

Learn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:

United Way of the Mid-South will be offering free tax preparation.  Walk-ins are welcome.  Dial 2-1-1 for more information or call 844-444-4211 during normal business hours, Monday-Friday.