Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cossitt Library

Program Type:

Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Age Group:

Teens

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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Central Readers Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: L-56 Training Room

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.

Chat & Chew Tween Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tweens (Age 8-12)

East Shelby Library

Library Branch: East Shelby Library

Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)

Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction

Event Details:

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

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.

Third Tuesday Book Club

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Adults

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Meeting Room (COR)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Raleigh Reads Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adults

Raleigh Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAL)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for the Raleigh Reads book club! We will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to discuss books as a group.

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.

Life & Lit Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Raleigh Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Event Details:

We are excited to host this book club, led by local author Andrea Hardaway! Books are chosen each month by attendees. All genres are welcome, but this group loves nonfiction, inspirational, and must-read books by contemporary black authors.

NovelSpeak

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Meeting Room (COR)

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

NovelSpeak is a different kind of book club. Rather than everybody reading the same title, we all can share what they have been reading as individuals. It's exciting because participants can discuss what they want.

Frayser Book Club

12:00pm - 1:15pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Frayser Library

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

Join the Frayser Book Club for a lively book discussion! Listen and discuss plot points, writing style, and hidden messages in the novel.

Randolph Readers Book Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Adults

Randolph Library

Library Branch: Randolph Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAN)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

Join us to for a lively discussion on our book of the month!

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.

Central Readers Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: L-56 Training Room

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.

Third Tuesday Book Club

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Adults

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Meeting Room (COR)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Raleigh Reads Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adults

Raleigh Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAL)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for the Raleigh Reads book club! We will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month to discuss books as a group.

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.

Chat & Chew Tween Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tweens (Age 8-12)

East Shelby Library

Library Branch: East Shelby Library

Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)

Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction

Event Details:

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

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.

Life & Lit Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Raleigh Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Event Details:

Central Readers Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: L-56 Training Room

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.

Third Tuesday Book Club

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Adults

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Meeting Room (COR)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Central Readers Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: L-56 Training Room

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.

Third Tuesday Book Club

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Adults

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Meeting Room (COR)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Central Readers Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: L-56 Training Room

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.

Third Tuesday Book Club

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Adults

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Meeting Room (COR)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Central Readers Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: L-56 Training Room

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.

Third Tuesday Book Club

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Adults

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Meeting Room (COR)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Third Tuesday Book Club

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Adults

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Meeting Room (COR)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Third Tuesday Book Club

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Adults

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Meeting Room (COR)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Third Tuesday Book Club

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Adults

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Meeting Room (COR)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

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