Upcoming Events

Memphis Voices: Our Stories, Our City

6:00pm–7:30pm

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cossitt Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Room: Performance Hall (2nd Floor)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

Memphis Voices: Our Stories, Our City is a monthly, in-person storytelling series hosted at Cossitt Library as part of the Innovator in Residence podcast programming.

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.

Intro to Graphic Arts: Design Your Own Logo

2:00pm–5:00pm

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cossitt Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Room: Fishbowl (2nd Floor)

Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Games, STEAM arts

Registration Required

Event Details:

This beginner-level workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of graphic design and guides them in creating a personal logo that reflects their style and identity.

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 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cossitt Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), 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.

Carnegie Writers' Group Memphis at Cossitt Library

3:00pm–5:00pm

Adults

Cossitt Library

Full

Registration Required

Full

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.

So You Want to Be a Content Creator

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cossitt Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Room: Fishbowl (2nd Floor)

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.

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

Pour into You: Self-Care Matters -with Renew Mobile Health & Wellness

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adults

Cossitt Library

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

This event focuses on helping individuals explore a variety of simple techniques and tools they can utilize to help reduce stress, build healthier habits, and apply those factors to everyday life.

How to Set Goals, Build a Budget and Save

6:00pm–7:30pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cossitt Library

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Personal Finance

Event Details:

How to Set Goals, Build a Budget and Save

In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to set goals based on your values, build a budget that works for you and save for the future.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Carnegie Writers' Group Memphis at Cossitt Library

3:00pm–5:00pm

Adults

Cossitt Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

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.

BUILD-A-BLOCK[PARTY]: Neighborhood Activation Cohort

5:30pm–7:00pm

Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cossitt Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Room: Performance Hall (2nd Floor)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Build-a-Block[Party] is a multi-session, hands-on program for people who want to learn how to plan and produce neighborhood block parties, small festivals, and community gatherings.

Creative Aging: Drawing and Sketching

10:30am–12:30pm

Adults-Seniors

Cossitt Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Room: Fishbowl (2nd Floor)

Age Group: Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join teaching artist Amy Hutcheson for this intro level drawing and sketching course.

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.

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

BUILD-A-BLOCK[PARTY]: Neighborhood Activation Cohort

5:30pm–7:00pm

Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cossitt Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Room: Performance Hall (2nd Floor)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Build-a-Block[Party] is a multi-session, hands-on program for people who want to learn how to plan and produce neighborhood block parties, small festivals, and community gatherings.

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

BUILD-A-BLOCK[PARTY]: Neighborhood Activation Cohort

5:30pm–7:00pm

Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cossitt Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Room: Performance Hall (2nd Floor)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Build-a-Block[Party] is a multi-session, hands-on program for people who want to learn how to plan and produce neighborhood block parties, small festivals, and community gatherings.

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

Labor 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

Veterans' 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

Thanksgiving 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

Thanksgiving Holiday - 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

Christmas Eve - 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

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