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Comic Book Club Flyer. Teen drawing her own comic.

Comic Book Creators Club

Wednesday, April 29, 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:

 

Jewelry Making Workshop

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Age Group:

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Allison Conley will host the Creative Maker’s Workshop Jewelry Class. She
will show patrons how to create beautiful jewelry pieces with charms, beads, and vintage upcycle
materials. 

Controlling your Diabetes without it Controlling YOU

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors
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 for Mom!

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Event Details:

Join us at the Teen Innovation Center to make a Mother's Day gift for the Mom in your life. Gift ideas will vary and teens will have multiple options to choose from to make the perfect gift for mom.

A New Hope: Star Wars Day Family Celebration!

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Join Us for an Out-of-This-World Star Wars Day Celebration! 

Calling all Jedi and Sith families! Get ready to embark on an epic adventure at the main library!

✨ What’s Happening:

flyer for functional reach featuring images of two cartoon people running/walking

Functional Reach, Sit and Stand Screenings for Seniors

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library

Age Group:

Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presented by Methodist North Hospital Certified Professional, this class is an assessment of evaluating different aspects of physical functions, particularly in older adults and those with mobility limitations.

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Improving credit and managing debt

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Age Group:

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

In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to improve your credit and better manage any debt you may have, including building a positive credit history, reducing your credit utilization, and dealing with delinquent debts. 

Controlilng your Diabetes without it Controlling YOU

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors
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

Gardening Programs with Booker T Leigh

How To Take Care of House Plants with Booker T Leigh

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Area at Parkway Village Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors
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.

Levi Library's 7th Annual Community Fest

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come and join us at Levi! 

There will be family fun, food, outdoor games and activities such as arts and crafts, a puppet show, live entertainment, door prizes and much more! 

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Summer Reading kickoff

11:00am–12:30pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for our Summer Reading kickoff.  Enjoy popsicles and hotdogs.  Watergun t-shirt painting and glitter frisbees.  Water balloons and bubbles.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

The 27th Annual Frayser Fun Fest

11:30am–2:30pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Music, Neighborhood Events, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Get ready to dig into a new season of stories! 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Photograph Notice

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Science Guys Journey to the Center of the Earth!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Join us as we travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Science Guys Journey to the Center of the Earth!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Join us as we travel from outer space inward to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Adopt-A-Dino Scavenger Hunt For Children

All Day
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Children ages 5-12 have an opportunity to participate in a 2-week long dinosaur adoption scavenger hunt, where they will discover dinosaur figurines hidden throughout the library!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Photograph Notice

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Preschool Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-4)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Preschoolers 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 more!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Family Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Art Lab: Teen Tote Bag Design

2:00pm–3:15pm
Teens
Frayser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Unearth A Story
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to tap into your creativity in this exciting, art-filled workshop! Teens will have the chance to design their very own tote bag.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Photograph Notice

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Babies and Books

10:15am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-4)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
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

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Baby Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-4)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to Baby Storytime at the Cordova Branch Library.  Share stories and songs and bubbles.

This week's theme - Cars & Trucks.

No registration is needed.

Adventures in the Kitchen With Tweens: Lesson 1

2:00pm–3:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Frayser Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness, Unearth A Story
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to "Adventures In Cooking" Lesson 1.  This is an introduction to cooking and safe practices in the kitchen with a focus on team work.  Children will learn about a resource for planning health food choices.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Explore Yoga for kids

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Explore Yoga for Kids.  Learn about fitness, wellness and easy yoga moves.

For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

Step Into History: The Harlem Renaissance

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
Hollywood Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, History/Genealogy, STEAM stem, Unearth A Story
Registration Required
Event Details:

Harlem. 1926. It’s a cool summer night and the joint is hopping! Welcome to the Savoy Ballroom, where jazz and dance are king.

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

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Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-4)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Cars & Trucks

No registration is needed.

Unearth a Story: Pre-School Story Time

1:00pm–1:45pm
Children (Age 0-4)
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

At Frayser, a pre-school story time is a great way to encourage a love of reading in children.  We share books, songs and a related art activity.  Parents, please mark this program on your calendar!  

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

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Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-4)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Cars & Trucks

No registration is needed.

Dinosaur Resist Painting

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Kids are invited to come to Randolph to Kick-off Explore Memphis with Dinosaur resist Painting!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Photograph Notice

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T. O. Fuller State Park Ranger Visit

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Community Information, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Join us for a special visit from a Tennessee State Park Ranger! 

Special Notes

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🤖 V.R. Headset Experience 🤖

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Unearth A Story
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will get up close and personal with dinosaurs using our Class VR headsets. Get ready to meet pre-historic stompers that roamed the earth and the environment they inhabited. 🦖

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

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Sensory Storytime

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming, interactive environment designed for sensory-seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

This event is limited to the first 30 children. Please arrive early to secure your spot!

Special Notes

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Upcycling with Memphis City Beautiful

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come learn about the importance of recycling with a special program presented by Memphis City Beautiful!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Teen Film Critics Club

2:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Teens will watch and critique movies, evaluating how the movies have aged since their creation and whether teens of the current generation still find them to be culturally relevant. This month's movie is Harriet the Spy (PG, 1996).

Family Fun - Fossils!

11:00am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM stem, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Fossils!  See real fossils from the Pink Palace and then dig one of your own to keep!

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Preschool Storytime

10:15am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-4)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times, Unearth A Story
Event Details:

Preschoolers 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 more!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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