This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 21 2026 Thu Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South 4:00pm–4:45pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens South Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 21 2026 Thu Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South 4:00pm–4:45pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Imagine! Build! Share! Join us at South each Thursday at 4pm to build amazing Lego creations to be displayed and added to our growing archive of builds!
This event is in the "Teens" group May 21 2026 Thu RANT! 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Teens" group May 21 2026 Thu RANT! 4:30pm–5:30pm Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Meeting Room (OGR) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us for a RANT session!
This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu SCORE: SBA Certifications 6:00pm–7:15pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu SCORE: SBA Certifications 6:00pm–7:15pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business Assistance Event Details: Eric Terrell, an SBA representative, in conjunction with SCORE, will present information on 1. How to Market to the Federal Government 2. Women Owned Certification 3. Hubzone Certification 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 22 2026 Fri Getting Started with Microsoft Excel 10:30am–12:30pm Teens, Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 22 2026 Fri Getting Started with Microsoft Excel 10:30am–12:30pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 2nd Floor Reading Area Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Registration Required Event Details: Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including:
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group May 22 2026 Fri Toddler/Preschool Story Time! 11:00am–12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group May 22 2026 Fri Toddler/Preschool Story Time! 11:00am–12:00pm Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Music, Story Times Event Details: Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 22 2026 Fri Chess Club @ OGR 2:30pm–4:30pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 22 2026 Fri Chess Club @ OGR 2:30pm–4:30pm Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Meeting Room (OGR) Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for two-hours of casual chess. Players of all levels and ages welcome. Participation is first come, first served as space allows. 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.
May 23 2026 Sat Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson 10:00am–4:00pm Orange Mound Library May 23 2026 Sat Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson 10:00am–4:00pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Genealogy Room (OM) Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Event Details: Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 23 2026 Sat Explore Memphest 1:00pm–3:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors North Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 23 2026 Sat Explore Memphest 1:00pm–3:00pm North Library Library Branch: North Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Neighborhood Events, Story Times Event Details: Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city! Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 23 2026 Sat Bookish Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 23 2026 Sat Bookish Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Meeting Room (OGR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: A book club for anyone who gets their book recommendations specifically online - Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, wherever.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group May 23 2026 Sat South Branch Storytime 4:00pm–4:45pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) South Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group May 23 2026 Sat South Branch Storytime 4:00pm–4:45pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! With a focus on early literacy skills, each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, songs/rhymes, and a craft! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. 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.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 23 2026 Sat "Color my World Coloring Club" @ Crenshaw 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults-Seniors Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 23 2026 Sat "Color my World Coloring Club" @ Crenshaw 5:00pm–6:00pm Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Age Group: Adults-Seniors Program Type: Color Your World - EM Event Details: The Crenshaw "Color My World Coloring Club is designed to to allow attendees to sit, relax and color in a "Quiet Coloring Zone" or an "Ok - to Chit - Chat Coloring Zone". Crayons, markers, coloring pencils and coloring sheets will be provided.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group May 25 2026 Mon Take-and-Make Craft All Day Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group May 25 2026 Mon Take-and-Make Craft All Day Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem Event Details: See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 25 2026 Mon Gadget Lab 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 25 2026 Mon Gadget Lab 10:00am–12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Event Details: Bring your tablet, laptop, or smart device and receive one-on-one technical assistance in accessing the Library’s digital services. This is not a formal class and customers receive assistance on a first-come first-served basis.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 25 2026 Mon Cordova Writing Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 25 2026 Mon Cordova Writing Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Meeting Room (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group May 26 2026 Tue Story Time! 10:30am–11:15am Children (Age 0-5) Orange Mound Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group May 26 2026 Tue Story Time! 10:30am–11:15am Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Children's Area (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come and join us for a super cool story time! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. 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.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 26 2026 Tue Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler! 1:00pm–3:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Orange Mound Library This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 26 2026 Tue Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler! 1:00pm–3:00pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Genealogy Room (OM) Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events Event Details: Have questions about genealogy? Wondering how to find that long-lost ancestor? Just getting started on your family history research journey? Have no fear...Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays are here!
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 26 2026 Tue Board Game Buffet 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens South Library This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 26 2026 Tue Board Game Buffet 4:00pm–5:00pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Teens are invited to try a different Board Game every two weeks at South. Card games, Dungeon Crawlers, Deck Builders, Strategy versus all-out chaos - it’s all on the table at Board game Buffet.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 27 2026 Wed Notary Services 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 27 2026 Wed Notary Services 12:00pm–2:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Legal Assistance Event Details: Memphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours: WEDNESDAYS from Noon – 2 PM at the Central Library in the Business & Sciences Department on the 3rd floor. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group May 27 2026 Wed LEGO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group May 27 2026 Wed LEGO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Meeting Room (OGR) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem Event Details: Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends!
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group May 27 2026 Wed South Branch Storytime 4:00pm–4:45pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) South Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group May 27 2026 Wed South Branch Storytime 4:00pm–4:45pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times Event Details: Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a craft! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed The Writer's Block 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Connect Crew Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 27 2026 Wed The Writer's Block 6:00pm–8:00pm Connect Crew Library Branch: Connect Crew Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing Event Details: Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 28 2026 Thu MALS Elder Law Clinic For Seniors (60+) 10:00am–12:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 28 2026 Thu MALS Elder Law Clinic For Seniors (60+) 10:00am–12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Legal Assistance Event Details: This FREE legal clinic provides an opportunity for seniors in the community to learn about legal issues affecting individuals who are aged 60 and older. Topics may include conservatorships, powers of attorney, advanced directives, estate pla
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 28 2026 Thu Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South 4:00pm–4:45pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens South Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 28 2026 Thu Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South 4:00pm–4:45pm South Library Library Branch: South Library Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Imagine! Build! Share! Join us at South each Thursday at 4pm to build amazing Lego creations to be displayed and added to our growing archive of builds!
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group May 29 2026 Fri Toddler/Preschool Story Time! 11:00am–12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group May 29 2026 Fri Toddler/Preschool Story Time! 11:00am–12:00pm Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Music, Story Times Event Details: Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!