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Opera Memphis Presents "When Marian Sang"

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Black History Month, Cultural Awareness, Music
Event Details:

When Marian Sang is a picture book biography centered on the life of Marian Anderson, the groundbreaking contralto who became the first Black opera singer to perform a principal role at the Metropolitan Opera in 1955.

The 1920s: Fancy Footwork

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room A (FRA) at Frayser Library

Age Group:

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A (FRA)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Music
Event Details:

Step into the Jazz Age and get moving with the instructors from Collage Dance Memphis! 

Go Red Day

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you know the eight life's essentials for managing your blood pressure? Please join us at Levi on Feb. 13, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. to learn the tips to help manage this silent killer of 664,470 deaths in the US in 2023.

What's The Tea?

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Event Details:

Discover the art and joy of crafting your own tea blends in this hands-on DIY Tea Making Program.

DIY Winter Arts and Crafts For Children

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether it’s creating a snowman art piece or handprint tree, this program provides a wonderful opportunity for children to dive into imaginative art projects.

James Hyter - "Old Man River"

Stacks & Facts: Memphis Black History Challenge

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Memphis Room 4th Floor at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Memphis Room 4th Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Black History Month, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

It’s back! Join us for the Second Annual Memphis Black History Trivia Night on February 25 at 6:00 PM.

The 1920s: Langston Hughes' 125th Birthday Celebration

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A & B (FRA) at Frayser Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Black History Month, Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy, Literature Classes, Music, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Join us for a vibrant tribute to the "Poet Laureate of Harlem" as we celebrate the 125th birthday of Langston Hughes.

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MPL Repair Cafe - Spring

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Don't Throw it Out, Fix it! 

Gnome Story Time

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Tiny hats. Big magic. 🌱📚

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So You Want to Be a Content Creator

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Business Assistance, Community Information, Job and Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

The “So You Want to Be a Content Creator” Pre-Program Series is designed to introduce aspiring content creators to the fundamentals of digital media and help determine their readiness to pursue content creation as a personal brand or professional

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Cossitt Beat Lab

10:00am–12:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Music, Nonprofit Assistance, Outreach Event, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will learn: Drum programming fundamentals, groove and tempo selection, basic chord progressions, bassline writing, arrangement (intro/verse/hook/bridge), and exporting files for collaboration.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Silent Book Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

February is national Library Lover's Month! Join us in spending some time reflecting on our love of the library and cozying up with a library book.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Friday the 13th vs Palentine's Day! ❤️🦇

2:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Movies
Event Details:

Superstition meets camaraderie! Grab your besties—or come solo and make new ones—for an evening all about celebrating friendship, fun, and a bit of dangerous adventure! 🤝

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

President's Day - All Libraries Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Cherokee Library, CLOUD901, Connect Crew, Cordova Library, Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library, Cossitt Library, East Shelby Library, Frayser Library, Gaston Park Library, Hollywood Library, JobLINC, Levi Library, North Library, Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, Orange Mound Library, Parkway Village Library, Raleigh Library, Randolph Library, South Library, Whitehaven Library

Teen Takeover Tuesdays

3:15pm–5:15pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Cossitt Library welcomes teens to takeover the space for a variety of free activities like:

  • Video games
  • Board games
  • STEAM projects
  • Crafting
  • Movies
  • Open mics
  • and more!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Silent Book Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

February is national Library Lover's Month! Join us in spending some time reflecting on our love of the library and cozying up with a library book.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Music Share: Listen & Learn Series

11:00am–1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Listen & Learn Series is a free, public, artist-led music experience centered on the sounds, instruments, and musical traditions that shape Memphis music.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Carnegie Writers' Group Memphis at Cossitt Library

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to improve your writing skills while working in a collaborative environment with other writers?

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

PodBox Quarterly Meetup: Navigating Media’s Next Chapter

4:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

PodBox Quarterly returns to Cossitt Library with a dynamic gathering for creators, storytellers, and media professionals ready to engage with the real shifts happening across today’s media landscape.

Teen Takeover Tuesdays

3:15pm–5:15pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Cossitt Library welcomes teens to takeover the space for a variety of free activities like:

  • Video games
  • Board games
  • STEAM projects
  • Crafting
  • Movies
  • Open mics
  • and more!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

HARLEM NIGHTS- remembering the Harlem Renaissance 

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Black History Month, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music
Event Details:

HARLEM NIGHTS commemorates the vibrant cultural and intellectual movement emerging in the roaring 1920's and 30's, located in Harlem NYC, which had a profound and lasting influence on American theater, literature, dance, music, fashion and politic

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Silent Book Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Looking for a cozy, no-pressure way to enjoy reading and connect with others?

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Teen Takeover Tuesdays

3:15pm–5:15pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Cossitt Library welcomes teens to takeover the space for a variety of free activities like:

  • Video games
  • Board games
  • STEAM projects
  • Crafting
  • Movies
  • Open mics
  • and more!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Silent Book Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Looking for a cozy, no-pressure way to enjoy reading and connect with others?

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Dog Man Bingo!

3:00pm–4:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a pawsome afternoon of Dog Man Bingo! 🐶💥 You don’t want to miss out on this tail-wagging fun! 

‼️Supplies are limited; this event is first come, first served‼️

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Teen Takeover Tuesdays

3:15pm–5:15pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Cossitt Library welcomes teens to takeover the space for a variety of free activities like:

  • Video games
  • Board games
  • STEAM projects
  • Crafting
  • Movies
  • Open mics
  • and more!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.

Good Friday - All Libraries Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Cherokee Library, CLOUD901, Connect Crew, Cordova Library, Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library, Cossitt Library, East Shelby Library, Frayser Library, Gaston Park Library, Hollywood Library, JobLINC, Levi Library, North Library, Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, Orange Mound Library, Parkway Village Library, Raleigh Library, Randolph Library, South Library, Whitehaven Library

Easter Sunday - All Libraries Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Cherokee Library, CLOUD901, Connect Crew, Cordova Library, Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library, Cossitt Library, East Shelby Library, Frayser Library, Gaston Park Library, Hollywood Library, JobLINC, Levi Library, North Library, Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, Orange Mound Library, Parkway Village Library, Raleigh Library, Randolph Library, South Library, Whitehaven Library

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Day - All Libraries Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Cherokee Library, CLOUD901, Connect Crew, Cordova Library, Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library, Cossitt Library, East Shelby Library, Frayser Library, Gaston Park Library, Hollywood Library, JobLINC, Levi Library, North Library, Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, Orange Mound Library, Parkway Village Library, Raleigh Library, Randolph Library, South Library, Whitehaven Library

Memorial Day - All Libraries Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Cherokee Library, CLOUD901, Connect Crew, Cordova Library, Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library, Cossitt Library, East Shelby Library, Frayser Library, Gaston Park Library, Hollywood Library, JobLINC, Levi Library, North Library, Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, Orange Mound Library, Parkway Village Library, Raleigh Library, Randolph Library, South Library, Whitehaven Library

Juneteenth - All Libraries Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Cherokee Library, CLOUD901, Connect Crew, Cordova Library, Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library, Cossitt Library, East Shelby Library, Frayser Library, Gaston Park Library, Hollywood Library, JobLINC, Levi Library, North Library, Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, Orange Mound Library, Parkway Village Library, Raleigh Library, Randolph Library, South Library, Whitehaven Library

Independence Day (Observed) - All Libraries Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Cherokee Library, CLOUD901, Connect Crew, Cordova Library, Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library, Cossitt Library, East Shelby Library, Frayser Library, Gaston Park Library, Hollywood Library, JobLINC, Levi Library, North Library, Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, Orange Mound Library, Parkway Village Library, Raleigh Library, Randolph Library, South Library, Whitehaven Library

Independence Day - All Libraries Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Cherokee Library, CLOUD901, Connect Crew, Cordova Library, Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library, Cossitt Library, East Shelby Library, Frayser Library, Gaston Park Library, Hollywood Library, JobLINC, Levi Library, North Library, Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, Orange Mound Library, Parkway Village Library, Raleigh Library, Randolph Library, South Library, Whitehaven Library