Upcoming Events

Thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records and more at great prices!

Get ready for wacky, hands-on science fun at Weird Science Family Day! Explore the wonders of science with interactive experiment stations for all ages.

Class will share with individuals the process of filing a small claim in Shelby County General Sessions Court on their own behalf (pro se).

For April, our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, is reading the 2016 novel Conclave by Robert Harris.

Thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records and more at great prices!

In Celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, Gary Topper and Symmetry Jazz Band will perform at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library on Sunday, April 27, at 2:00 p.m.

Bring your tablet, laptop, or smart device and receive one-on-one technical assistance in accessing the Library’s digital services.  This is not a formal class and customers receive assistance on a first-come first-served basis.  

Come join us for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register.

Pottery for Ages 65+

This course will explore the step-by-step process for goal setting, managing and tracking day-to-day expenses, investing for the future, planning for life and death, and creating wealth.

Instructor:

The Front Porch Music Series Presents An Evening of Classical Music featuring Ana Maria Trujillo, violin and Angela Wong, piano on April 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Library lobby.

Come join us for story time appropriate for the youngest children! No groups please.

Navigating the nonprofit world can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join New Memphis for an interactive Nonprofit Workshop designed specifically for small and emerging nonprofit organizations. This is your opportunity to:

Calling all tweens, come hang out with your friends, and make friendship bracelets. 

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.

Come join us as we explore the wonderful world of children's literature for toddlers! No groups please.

LENA Start Program  ( Language ENvironment Analysis)

Open to all Shelby County Residents

Are you an aspiring writer with Memphis memories? Join us for a Memphis-focused writing workshop where you can sharpen your pen, connect with community and learn about some local history.

Pro Se Divorce Workshop

This class aims to create an immersive and enriching environment through a fusion of art and music healing.

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

Join us for Bookstock 2025, Memphis' largest annual local authors festival, celebrating literature, creativity, and community!

Come join us for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register.

Pottery for Ages 65+