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AI for Fresh Eyes

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Event Details:

Do you have any burning AI questions, but not quite sure where to start? Come to the North Branch Library, and we'll help you get started in your AI journey.

Comic Book Club Flyer. Teen drawing her own comic.

Comic Book Creators Club

Wednesday, April 22, 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:

 

50+ Community Safety and Resources Expo

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Event Details:

We encourage our adult customers to come to Levi's first-ever 50+ Community Safety and Resources Expo on April 24, from 1-4 p.m.!

Ladies & Gentlemen of Distinction Book Club @ Levi

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen of Distinction:  Please join us on the last Friday of the month for our book club. Thank you for your participation.

Crochet Club

Saturday, April 25, 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.

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!

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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.

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.

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

Teen Cuisine: Nutrition, Safety, & Cooking Workshop

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Cuisine is a series of 6 hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons for teens 13-18.

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.

Teen Cuisine: Nutrition, Safety, & Cooking Workshop

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Cuisine is a series of 6 hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons for teens 13-18.

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.

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

Salsa Saturday: The dish NOT the dance

2:30pm–4:00pm
Teens
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Celebrate National Salsa Month with a fun and flavorful teen program at the library! Teens are invited to join us on a Saturday afternoon to explore the rich cultural history of the beloved condiment, salsa.

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.

Teen Cuisine: Nutrition, Safety, & Cooking Workshop

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Cuisine is a series of 6 hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons for teens 13-18.

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.

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

Teen Cuisine: Nutrition, Safety, & Cooking Workshop

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Cuisine is a series of 6 hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons for teens 13-18.

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.

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.

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.

Teen Cuisine: Nutrition, Safety, & Cooking Workshop

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Cuisine is a series of 6 hands-on cooking and nutrition lessons for teens 13-18.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Scoops Of Summer: Ice Cream Social

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Levi Library
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, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Event Details:

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with us! It's a fun-filled Ice Cream Social for all ages! Customers are invited to enjoy sweet treats, interactive games, music, and creative activities.

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

Africa in the City 4-Part Series (Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Summer)

11:30am–1:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

This 4-part series, Africa in the City, is designed to teach members in the Memphis community about the history and culture of various communities in Africa.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Africa in the City 4-Part Series (Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Summer)

11:30am–1:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

This 4-part series, Africa in the City, is designed to teach members in the Memphis community about the history and culture of various communities in Africa.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Africa in the City 4-Part Series (Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Summer)

11:30am–1:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

This 4-part series, Africa in the City, is designed to teach members in the Memphis community about the history and culture of various communities in Africa.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Africa in the City 4-Part Series (Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Summer)

11:30am–1:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

This 4-part series, Africa in the City, is designed to teach members in the Memphis community about the history and culture of various communities in Africa.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo