Upcoming Events

Join us for an Open Art Session at Randolph Library This is your chance to explore your artistic talents in a relaxed and fun environment.

You can bring some of your own art supplies or use those that we will provide, including:

Drawing can seem intimidating for beginners. This program teaches teens the basics of drawing including basic sketching, shading and figure drawing! We can't wait for you to join us! 

Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you!

Join us for a fun-filled movie experience at the library! Every Friday, we’ll be showing a selection of classic films, family favorites, and exciting new releases, all with free popcorn for you to enjoy.

Five Fridays of Jazz is sponsored by the Memphis Library Foundation and presented in conjunction with the Overton Park Shell and Shell on Wheels.

South Branch will be one of the sites for free tax preparation on Saturdays from February 15 thru April 12 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. 

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

All ages are welcome at our Family Storytime! Come listen to exciting stories, participate in fun activities, and share a special time together.

Family storytimes are a great opportunity for children and caretakers to come together, hear stories, sing songs, and work together on crafts or other activities.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for a Magic Show!  It's Harry Houdini's birthday.  Come see an awesome magic show, then decorate a magic wand to take home.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

We will be offering free Hands-only CPR courses on March 22 and March 29, from 11:30-12:30. Due to limited seating, participants can only register for one of these classes.

Five friends find a gun. Now they have a choice to make. What will the boys do? From listening to the adults, the boys learn valuable life lessons.

The History Department of the Memphis Public Library invites you to learn about the 1960 Memphis Sit-In Movement. Through this learning, we seek to honor the life and legacy of Ms. Dorothy Truitt Walk, whose family will be present.

Many of us have likely faced the challenge of “writer’s block” or other creative hurdles. But what if our perception of writer’s block is misguided?

Come learn or practice sewing with our beloved Mary Ann at the Raleigh Library! 

If you've ever wanted to join  a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

East Shelby Book Lovers Club will meet for a SPECIAL SATURDAY BOOK CLUB MEETING, March 29, 2025, @ 1:30 pm, in the children's room at East Shelby Branch Library. We will have a ☕🍰 "A Bridgerton Tea Party" ☕🍰.

Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page from the suggested book.

Vocal workshop aimed at individuals over the age of 18. This workshop will be designed to help participants learn essential vocal techniques and tips for maintaining vocal health.

Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises. Participants will be exposed to the basics of electricity and electronics theory and repair.