Upcoming Events

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

Join us every third Thursday of the year for art inspired by nature! Learn about what's growing at the Dixon while getting creative with ever changing seasonally inspired crafts! No experience with art necessary, all supplies provided!

The Memphis Fair Housing Center, a division of Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc., will hold a free legal advice clinic to address questions related to tenant rights and fair housing.

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.

Screen printing is a fun and surprisingly easy way to wear your own art. Bring your own shirt of any color, old or new, and we'll supply the rest! This is a two part event held over two successive Thursday afternoons.

Eric Terrell, an SBA representative, in conjunction with SCORE, will present information on 

1. How to Market to the Federal Government 

2. Women Owned Certification 

3. Hubzone Certification 

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

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

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

This event is aimed at informing, educating, and providing health care resources and health information to seniors.  It is FREE to vendors and participating seniors.  

Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.

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

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

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.

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

Screen printing is a fun and surprisingly easy way to wear your own art. Bring your own shirt of any color, old or new, and we'll supply the rest! This is a two part event held over two successive Thursday afternoons.

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

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

Join us for a fun puppet show brought to you by Les Passees Kids on the Block!

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.

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

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.