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Elizabeth King and The Jubilee Hummingbirds on the Mobile Shell!

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (OM) at Orange Mound Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Memphis legends Elizabeth King and the Jubilee Hummingbirds will be at the Orange Mound Library on April 4 from 3pm-5pm on the Mobile Shell! Free MemPops will also be available to those who show up early!

Comic Book Club Flyer. Teen drawing her own comic.

Comic Book Creators Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Art Studio at CLOUD901

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Art Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

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Tunes & Tales with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Tunes & Tales with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

Arts and Crafts

Crochet Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Bring your hooks and your yarn and lets crochet!  This club is for begginers wanting to learn how to crochet, and experts that have knowledge to give.

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Hollywood Turns 50!

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Foyer at Hollywood Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Foyer
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:
  • Monday, April 13: Groovy Beginnings (1970s Day) 

Celebrate the decade our library was founded! Step back into the 70s and take a look at what life — and reading — looked like when it all began.

How to Start Planting Your Own Vegetable Garden

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

If you are looking to start a vegetable garden this summer, you'll need to know where to plant, which types of soil to use, what you can and can't grow, and how much sunlight your plants need. 

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Hollywood Turns 50!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Foyer at Hollywood Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Foyer
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:
  • Monday, April 13: Groovy Beginnings (1970s Day) 

Celebrate the decade our library was founded! Step back into the 70s and take a look at what life — and reading — looked like when it all began.

Elevate by Grameen America

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Business Assistance, Community Information, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Join fellow entrepreneurs and meet the Memphis Elevate team to discover how Elevate can help your business.

Hollywood Turns 50!

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Foyer at Hollywood Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Foyer
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:
  • Monday, April 13: Groovy Beginnings (1970s Day) 

Celebrate the decade our library was founded! Step back into the 70s and take a look at what life — and reading — looked like when it all began.

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Chicago Stepping with Ray

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping with Ray is here to stay! Join us at Levi for stepping fitness and wellness group every Monday from 2:00pm- 3:30pm, where every step is a step towards a healthier you. All classes are beginner friendly.

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Chicago Stepping with Ray

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping with Ray is here to stay! Join us at Levi for stepping fitness and wellness group every Monday from 2:00pm- 3:30pm, where every step is a step towards a healthier you. All classes are beginner friendly.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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CTRL + Teen

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games, Movies, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM stem
Event Details:

🖥️ Create • Explore • Play • Chill 🔌

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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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.

Chicago Stepping with Ray

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping with Ray is here to stay! Join us at Levi for stepping fitness and wellness group every Monday from 2:00pm- 3:30pm, where every step is a step towards a healthier you. All classes are beginner friendly.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Chicago Stepping with Ray

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping with Ray is here to stay! Join us at Levi for stepping fitness and wellness group every Monday from 2:00pm- 3:30pm, where every step is a step towards a healthier you. All classes are beginner friendly.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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CTRL + Teen

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games, Movies, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM stem
Event Details:

🖥️ Create • Explore • Play • Chill 🔌

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

Soulful Holiday with Kenneth Jackson: Family Edition

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Ho, ho, ho, it's the Santa of Soul, Mr. Kenneth Jackson in concert at the Orange Mound Library! Bring out the entire family for an afternoon of soulful holiday classics! We can't wait to see you there! 

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.

Chicago Stepping with Ray

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping with Ray is here to stay! Join us at Levi for stepping fitness and wellness group every Monday from 2:00pm- 3:30pm, where every step is a step towards a healthier you. All classes are beginner friendly.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Chicago Stepping with Ray

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping with Ray is here to stay! Join us at Levi for stepping fitness and wellness group every Monday from 2:00pm- 3:30pm, where every step is a step towards a healthier you. All classes are beginner friendly.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

CTRL + Teen

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games, Movies, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM stem
Event Details:

🖥️ Create • Explore • Play • Chill 🔌

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

CTRL + Teen

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games, Movies, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM stem
Event Details:

🖥️ Create • Explore • Play • Chill 🔌

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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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.

CTRL + Teen

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games, Movies, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM stem
Event Details:

🖥️ Create • Explore • Play • Chill 🔌

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

CTRL + Teen

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games, Movies, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM stem
Event Details:

🖥️ Create • Explore • Play • Chill 🔌

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

CTRL + Teen

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games, Movies, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM stem
Event Details:

🖥️ Create • Explore • Play • Chill 🔌

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

CTRL + Teen

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games, Movies, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM stem
Event Details:

🖥️ Create • Explore • Play • Chill 🔌

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.