Upcoming Events

Connect Crew will be present outside of the Hospitality Hub to share library resources.

Adults, you can learn English as your 2nd language!

Join HopeWorks teachers every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 AM-1 PM at the East Shelby Library.

No matter your primary language, you are welcome to join. 

• 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.

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 3-5. 

Join us on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 at Randolph Library for Sensory Storytime! Sensory storytime is a welcoming, interactive environment designed for special sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts!

This week's theme - Flowers & Flower Gardens

No registration is needed.

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

Come and learn about the steps for restarting your life. 

Reentry: Advice and representation for those seeking restoration
of rights and expungement of criminal records

By proactively planning, you can create a financial foundation that ensures financial independence and peace of mind in your retirement years.

The Cherokee Sewing Club does a different project every month.

Alice Hansen is a Memphis-based violinist, recording artist, and songwriter known for her unique style that blends the virtuosity of her classical upbringing with soaring improvisation.

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

West Tennessee Therapy Dogs will be bringing one of their licensed therapy dogs for kids to practice reading aloud to and of course, get to pet and play with!

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Open video lab is a time for teens to explore the space and to experiment with cameras, lights, microphones, backdrops, and editing software. A video lab instructor will be on hand to offer guidance and assistance to teens when needed.

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!

Children and Tweens will have the ability to utilize the incredible Maker Space we have at Orange Mound. STEM equipment includes a 3D printer, Bee-Bots, Makey Makey's, Sphero Indi's, Snap Circuits, and Sphero Bolt+'s. 

In partnership with the UT Extension Institute of Agriculture, this program teaches children how to build healthy habits by eating a variety of nutritious foods and incorporating physical activity into their daily lifestyle at an early age.

Let’s make some art! Grab a seat and unleash your creativity! Hang with your friends, munch on some awesome snacks, and create a masterpiece.

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.

Join us for a RANT session! 

Enjoy a cup of tea with Cossitt Library - Silent Book Club during National Afternoon Tea Month, as we cozy up with a good book!

How to Set Goals, Build a Budget and Save

In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to set goals based on your values, build a budget that works for you and save for the future.

Join our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.