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Comic Book Club Flyer. Teen drawing her own comic.

Comic Book Creators Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Art Studio at CLOUD901

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Art Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

Chase Bank

Understanding and building credit

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jessica Mosley (Chase Bank) will lead a presentation about credit.

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Elizabeth King and The Jubilee Hummingbirds on the Mobile Shell!

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (OM) at Orange Mound Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Memphis legends Elizabeth King and the Jubilee Hummingbirds will be at the Orange Mound Library on April 4 from 3pm-5pm on the Mobile Shell! Free MemPops will also be available to those who show up early!

Comic Book Club Flyer. Teen drawing her own comic.

Comic Book Creators Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Art Studio at CLOUD901

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Art Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

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Tunes & Tales with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Tunes & Tales with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

This picture is a great image of library customers enjoying themselves at the annual Men's and Women's Conference.

The 20th Annual Joint Conference: The Blueprint for Mastering Life Challenges

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss and celebrate   our annual  fun and informative conference for adults.

Arts and Crafts

Crochet Club

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Bring your hooks and your yarn and lets crochet!  This club is for begginers wanting to learn how to crochet, and experts that have knowledge to give.

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Hollywood Turns 50!

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Foyer at Hollywood Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Foyer
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:
  • 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.

How to Start Planting Your Own Vegetable Garden

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

If you are looking to start a vegetable garden this summer, you'll need to know where to plant, which types of soil to use, what you can and can't grow, and how much sunlight your plants need. 

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Hollywood Turns 50!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Foyer at Hollywood Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Foyer
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:
  • 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.

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Budget Healthy Cooking

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Gaston Park Library
Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Room: Meeting Room (GPK)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Event Details:

Budget healthy cooking focuses on preparing nutritious meals while spending as little money as possible.

What Are You Cooking?

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Event Details:

Customers can enjoy being a part of this cooking demonstration as a                                                   &nbs

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Stop and Read - 1,000 Page Teen Reading Challenge

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Computers and Technology, Cooking and Food, Games, Library Support, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Throughout the months of March, April, and May, come join us for the 1,000 Pages Teen Reading Challenge! Once a month, we will be having a program where teens can sit and read to help them on their journey to 1,000 pages!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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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.

Controlling your Diabetes without it Controlling YOU

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

Controlilng your Diabetes without it Controlling YOU

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

What Are You Cooking?

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Event Details:

Customers can enjoy being a part of this cooking demonstration as a                                                   &nbs

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Controlilng your Diabetes without it Controlling YOU

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

Controlilng your Diabetes without it Controlling YOU

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

Memphest

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), 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.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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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.

Controlilng your Diabetes without it Controlling YOU

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

Make it Wednesday

4:00pm–5:45pm
Teens
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Event Details:

Stop by the library each week to try something new and have a blast!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Controlilng your Diabetes without it Controlling YOU

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us at the Cordova Branch Library  as we pair with Shelby County UT/TSU Extension Office for the "Take Charge of Diabetes classes!" These informative, interactive sessions are designed to give you with the knowledge and tools needed to ef

What Are You Cooking?

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Event Details:

Customers can enjoy being a part of this cooking demonstration as a                                                   &nbs

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Make it Wednesday

4:00pm–5:45pm
Teens
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Event Details:

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Juneteenth Arts Fest at Cordova

11:00am–3:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Large Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Games, Holidays, Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for the fifth annual Juneteenth arts Fest at Cordova Library!

Support local Memphis vendors, enjoy live performances, and bring the kids for a Juneteenth-themed story time. All ages welcome and no registration needed.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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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.

Make it Wednesday

4:00pm–5:45pm
Teens
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Event Details:

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Make it Wednesday

4:00pm–5:45pm
Teens
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Event Details:

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Make it Wednesday

4:00pm–5:45pm
Teens
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Event Details:

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

What Are You Cooking?

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Event Details:

Customers can enjoy being a part of this cooking demonstration as a                                                   &nbs

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Make it Wednesday

4:00pm–5:45pm
Teens
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Event Details:

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Make it Wednesday

4:00pm–5:45pm
Teens
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Event Details:

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Make it Wednesday

4:00pm–5:45pm
Teens
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Event Details:

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Make it Wednesday

4:00pm–5:45pm
Teens
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Event Details:

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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What Are You Cooking?

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Event Details:

Customers can enjoy being a part of this cooking demonstration as a                                                   &nbs

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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