Upcoming Events

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! 

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

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

This class aims to create an immersive and enriching environment through a fusion of art and music healing.

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

Join us as we continue our month of computer classes with topics such as "Microsoft Word," "Cloud Storage," "Online Health Information," and "Creating a Basic Budget with Excel." Registration is open now.

We are having a SCRAPING & PAINTING class on Friday, May 16 at 2:00. Thanks to the Friends of the Library, all supplies are provided but registration is required.

Come hang out at our Book to Screen Media Club! Join us as we watch movies or shows based on popular books and talk about the differences. You don’t have to read the book (but it’s cool if you do)!

Button pins are used to express a plethora of things from achievement badges to showing pride in one's community. Whatever idea or statement you’d like to convey there’s a button for it.

Classes will cover introductory Spanish terms and keywords commonly used in day-to-day conversations. Lessons will focus on vocabulary, speaking, and some writing skills to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.

Join us for a vibrant showcase of creativity in our annual Student Art Competition, honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month!

Join us every 1st and 3rd Saturday for a fun and magical time filled with exciting stories, laughter, and adventure!

Africa in the City is designed to teach members in the Memphis community about the history and culture of various communities in Africa. Food tastings, mini language lessons, and hands-on activities are features of the program. 

Learn about AI art with this free program! No computer skills are needed to participate. Just bring yourself. We'll have live demos with AI tools and lots of opportunity for audience participation.  

Topics we will cover: 

Come join the Cherokee Crochet Club!  Everyone welcome, from beginners to experienced crocheters.  Free to join plus free yarn to beginners.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for a Martial Arts demonstration for kids.  And learn a few easy moves, too.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Join Library Staff on the third Saturday of each month for a good cuppa, a good book and a good chat.

This month's book will be announced soon.

¡Cuenta tu historia! ¿Has vivido en Memphis más de 20 años? ¿Naciste en Latino América? ¿Hablas español? Participa en este taller dirigido para escribir tu historia del primer año que viviste en Memphis.

Led by Successful Living Economic & Community Development Corporation, this series explores self-discipline, what defeats us, how it can defeat us, and how to develop, increase, and enhance self-discipline. 

Instructor:

Turn your big ideas into reality with this 4-session crash course in entrepreneurship. Learn the essentials of business planning, branding, digital tools and social media strategies to successfully launch and grow your business.

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.

Stop by the Hollywood Library if you enjoy playing Video Games! Play time is every other Saturday from 4-5pm

Are you a creative caregiver that needs an expressive outlet for you and your family? 

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!