Upcoming Events

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

All ages are welcome at our Family Storytime! Come listen to exciting stories, participate in fun activities, and share a special time together.

Family storytimes are a great opportunity for children and caretakers to come together, hear stories, sing songs, and work together on crafts or other activities. Join us as we talk about rain and all the things it brings!

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Magical Creatures Day!

Share stories about Fairies and Unicorns and Mermaids

Decorate a Fairy crown.  Make a Mermaid or Unicorn bookmark.

Magical surprises abound!

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar), but that's all you need to bring.

Four session financial literacy program empowering low- and high-income earning individuals to take control of their finances, rewrite their financial stories and build a sustainable foundation for financial success.

132 years ago, the Cossitt library opened as the first public library in the city of Memphis thanks to Frederick Cossitt. More than a century and a quarter later, it grew into Memphis Public Libraries with 18 open branches and counting.

It’s not only working out and burning calories, but also dancing and having fun! Join our classes on the second Saturday, February through November.

Are you ready to take control of your money and set yourself up for success? This is the perfect program to help you build essential money management skills for today and the future.

What You'll Learn: 

Class will share with individuals the process of filing a small claim in Shelby County General Sessions Court on their own behalf (pro se).

Transform your smartphone into a powerful storytelling tool. This course takes you step-by-step through the process of creating captivating films with limited resources.

Curious about poetry? Is it for you? Join us at the Orange Mound Library for The People's Poetry Club, where we prefer poems that speak to you instead of at you.

Everyone has a story to tell, and every story matters. Join us for this personal essay writing class, presented by author Jasper Joyner, where we’ll explore the key elements of a powerful personal essay.

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.

Teens along with family members are asked to join North in a fun steam activity which will   allow them to use  their  critical thinking, problem solving , and creativity skills. Join  us in person .

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

Unlock the secrets of drawing through four essential line techniques during this hands-on course.

Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library on the second Saturday of each month for Lego Club!

In this vibrant, hands-on course, participants will dive into the world of painting with a twist. They’ll master color blending, shading techniques and how to sketch and paint plants and trees with a fresh modern approach.

This course empowers individuals with the knowledge and tools to prioritize their mental health, build resilience and navigate life’s challenges.

This class is designed to teach students the principles, procedures, and techniques of videography. Students will execute practical exercises in video production.

Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises. Participants will be exposed to the basics of electricity and electronics theory and repair.

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.  

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.