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.
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 King's Court Chess Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Raleigh 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 22 2026 Fri King's Court Chess Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Raleigh Library Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Family Learning Lab Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Games Event Details: Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group May 22 2026 Fri LEGO of Your Imagination 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Raleigh Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group May 22 2026 Fri LEGO of Your Imagination 4:00pm–5:00pm Raleigh Library Library Branch: Raleigh Library Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Games, STEAM arts Event Details: Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
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.
May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day - All Libraries Closed All Day Some Branches Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day - All Libraries Closed All Day Branches: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Cherokee Library, CLOUD901, Connect Crew, Cordova Library, Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library, Cossitt Library, East Shelby Library, Frayser Library, Gaston Park Library, Hollywood Library, JobLINC, Levi Library, North Library, Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, Orange Mound Library, Parkway Village Library, Raleigh Library, Randolph Library, South Library, Whitehaven Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group May 26 2026 Tue Babies and Books 10:15am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group May 26 2026 Tue Babies and Books 10:15am–11:00am Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come join us for storytime for caregivers and babies up to 18 months old. We will read stories, sing songs, and give the caregivers the opportunity to connect with each other. No groups please. 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 "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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 26 2026 Tue BINGO 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Hollywood Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 26 2026 Tue BINGO 11:00am–12:00pm Hollywood Library Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Meeting Room (HOL) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Games Event Details: Lively BINGO game every 1st and 3rd Tuesday throughout the year. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 26 2026 Tue Notary Services 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 26 2026 Tue Notary Services 12:00pm–2:00pm Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Room: Meeting Room (CRE) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Legal Assistance Event Details: Event DetailsMemphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours: WEDNESDAYS from Noon – 2 PM at the Cornelia Crenshaw Branch Library. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
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 "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 26 2026 Tue Long Live the King!-Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central 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 26 2026 Tue Long Live the King!-Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Games Event Details: Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators. 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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group May 27 2026 Wed Toddler Storytime 10:15am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group May 27 2026 Wed Toddler Storytime 10:15am–11:00am Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Toddlers 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, movement activities, and more. 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 "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 This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 27 2026 Wed Raleigh Open Studio: Film & Photo Lab 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Raleigh Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group May 27 2026 Wed Raleigh Open Studio: Film & Photo Lab 6:00pm–7:30pm Raleigh Library Open Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Family Learning Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, STEAM arts Registration Required Event Details: The Raleigh Open Studio Lab is a creative drop-in space designed for filmmakers, photographers, and content creators to edit, create, and grow. 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 "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 0-5)" group May 28 2026 Thu Preschool Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Children (Age 0-5) Raleigh Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group May 28 2026 Thu Preschool Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Raleigh Library Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Children's Area (RAL) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 3-5. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. 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.