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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.

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.

Elevate by Grameen America

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Business Assistance, Community Information, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Join fellow entrepreneurs and meet the Memphis Elevate team to discover how Elevate can help your business.

Hollywood Turns 50!

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

Comic Book Club Flyer. Teen drawing her own comic.

Comic Book Creators Club

Wednesday, April 15, 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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Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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!

Volunteer Bingo Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Neighborhood Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us for Volunteer Bingo Night with fun prizes & giveaways, snacks and refreshments. All Memphis Public Library Volunteers are welcome! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

Volunteer Recognition Ceremony

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

We are thrilled to invite you to the Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony to celebrate the dedication and hard work of our amazing volunteers.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

Hollywood Turns 50!

10:00am–6:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Hollywood Library
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.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

Hollywood Turns 50!

10:00am–6:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Hollywood Library
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.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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!

Hollywood Turns 50!

10:00am–6:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Hollywood Library
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.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

Hollywood Turns 50!

10:00am–6:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Hollywood Library
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.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

Hollywood Turns 50!

10:00am–6:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Hollywood Library
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.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

Mynd~kraft LEGO Design and Build Challenge

10:00am–1:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Raleigh Chicks/Roosters Presents: Mynd Kraft Lego Designs. Join us for a relaxed afternoon of LEGO building and fun vibes. Grab some LEGOs and see where your imagination takes you.

Gardening Questions and Answers with Booker T. Leigh

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Parkway Village Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Gardening, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join in to learn better gardening habits and ask all the questions and answers related to gardening, landscaping and lawn care with Booker T Leigh, retired extension agent with the University of Tennessee.  Mr.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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!

Dog-Eared and Adopted!

12:00pm–2:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (CEN)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event
Event Details:

Come join us at the Benjamin L. Hooks library on Friday, April 24th from 12:00 – 2:00 pm for our upcoming event, Dog Eared and Adopted!

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.

Walk The Loop Event

10:00am–12:30pm
Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is an organized activity presented by Methodist North Hospital focusing on walking on a designated, safe and usually paved circuit, around a neighborhood landmark, such as the location of Raleigh Branch Library promoting physical heal

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.

Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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!

BUILD-A-BLOCK[PARTY]: Neighborhood Activation Cohort

5:30pm–7:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Room: Performance Hall (2nd Floor)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build-a-Block[Party] is a multi-session, hands-on program for people who want to learn how to plan and produce neighborhood block parties, small festivals, and community gatherings.

Melrose Social Hour: Ernest Withers Photo Detectives

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Are you a Melrose alumni, Orange Mounder, or Memphian interested in the photography of Ernest Withers? Do you think you might recognize some of the places and faces in his photos?

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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!

How To Take Care of House Plants with Booker T Leigh

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Parkway Village Library
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Gardening, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Come join in to learn how to successfully care for your house plants.  With 30+ years of horticulture experience, Mr. Leigh can answer any of your big and small gardening questions.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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!

Hula Hooping with Wilanda

10:30am–11:30am
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Remember hula hooping when you were younger? We are hosting hula hooping classes for adults here at Cordova Branch Library.

Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler!

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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!

Randolph Summer Social

3:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Celebrate the end of school and the start of summer with the Randolph Branch Library! We'll have free food, music, games, door prizes, a photo booth, and lots more fun!

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.

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.

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.