Upcoming Events

Fridays are for fun! Unwind after a long school week and join us for an afternoon of gaming and snacks.

As February comes to an end, we invite our patrons to come and test their knowledge of the US government through a brand-new board game called Branch Out! 

Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you!

Intro to Entrepreneurship:

Five Fridays of Jazz is sponsored by the Memphis Library Foundation and presented in conjunction with the Overton Park Shell and Shell on Wheels.

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

Participants will learn: Drum programming fundamentals, groove and tempo selection, basic chord progressions, bassline writing, arrangement (intro/verse/hook/bridge), and exporting files for collaboration.

Need a hand with homework? Cossitt Library is here to help!

Need a hand with homework? The Frayser Library is here to help!

Students in 1st through 3rd grade are invited to get one-on-one assistance from Ms. Rebekah on their homework assignments!

Free Tax Prep provided by United Way of Mid-South. (Walk-Ins Welcome) at the SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY!

SATURDAYS Only (February 14 - April 11) from 10:00am-2:00pm

Please bring these documents:

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.

United Way of the Mid-South IRS-certified volunteers will provide FREE basic income tax return preparation. The schedule is from Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Mondays and holidays.

 For more information, please call 901-415-2778

Get ready to move and groove as you step to the beat of your favorite songs! 

Do you ever wonder why your coffee at home doesn't taste quite like the cup from your favorite cafe?

Come and learn the basic computer skills.  See you then!

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for an International Storytime celebrating the country and culture of India.

Share stories and taste yummy Indian food.  Watch Indian dances.  Make a sand art masterpiece to take home.

Come and join us while we meet new animal friends and read fun stories! This program will take place at the Benjamin Hooks Library (children's department). We hope to see you there!

Participants will make a personalized accordion-style genealogy book using a variety of materials like photos, collage elements, ephemera, and family artifacts. The pages can be used for photos, stories and text, and documents.

Get ready to grow your gardening skills at Gardening University! This free series of presentations, led by Master Gardeners, is designed to inspire and inform home gardeners of all experience levels. 

Exciting Reading for February: The Eye of Minds by: James Dashner

If you've ever wanted to join a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

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.