Upcoming Events

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun with the toddler in your life. Appropriate for children ages 18-36 months. No groups.

MALS, through the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services, presents a new grant partnership with the Tennessee Department of Human Services to provide more access to free, civil legal services for families and children throughout Tennessee.

THIS LISTING IS REGISTRATION FOR THE 1:00-1:30 PM

During this 4-part course, participants will be introduced to the history and essential tools of calligraphy (the art of decorative handwriting). Participants will learn various techniques before completing a personalized keepsake.

THIS LISTING IS REGISTRATION FOR THE 1:30-2:00 PM

THIS LISTING IS REGISTRATION FOR THE  2:00-2:30 PM

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THIS LISTING IS REGISTRATION FOR THE  3:00-3:30 PM

THIS LISTING IS REGISTRATION FOR THE  3:30-4:00 PM

Discover funding options to start and grow your business with this SCORE presentation. Learn about the five C's of credit, the secrets of Debt Service Coverage (which quantifies your ability to pay the loan), and much more.

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

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

In this 2-part course you will learn all the ins and outs of buying a home and home ownership.

This 4-part class will share with individuals the process of filing a small claim in Shelby County General Sessions Court on their own behalf (pro se).

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.  

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. Groups must pre-register.

Watercolor artist Susan Maakestad works with participants to learn watercolor history, varying methods of applying watercolor to paper, and creating their own watercolor paintings.

Tween Zone is a chance for tweens ages 10-12 to chill out after school. Need to give your mind a break? Stop by the children's department to create art, play games, and chill. 

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 us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun with the toddler in your life. Appropriate for children ages 18-36 months. No groups.

Please join Memphis Area Legal Services for a free Family Law Legal Clinic for Seniors age 60 and older. 

During this 4-part course, participants will be introduced to the history and essential tools of calligraphy (the art of decorative handwriting). Participants will learn various techniques before completing a personalized keepsake.

Design a “create-ure” that has never been seen before or combine features from other animals in a brand new way!

Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including: