Week Calendar

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.

Check in on your health at the Frayser Branch Library. Check your blood pressure and blood sugar with the UT Health Hub. Don't forget to talk to the Shelby County Health Department to learn about upcoming events and programs!

AARP free tax preparation for seniors 60 plus. AARP will assist all, but seniors will be given preference.

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

Gaston Park Library will be at Gaston Community Center for a Medicare Beneficiary Fun Day.  We will have a table processing library cards, informative library information, and giveaways.

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. Groups must pre-register.

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

The VA Mobile Vet Center will be back in the Central Library parking lot to provide Readjustment Counseling Service for all Veterans who served in a combat zone.

This program is meant for writers who need motivation and community encouragement to get writing. Every Tuesday, writers will gather at Crosstown Concourse, 7th floor at the big table, to enjoy the company of other writers and get some work done!

AARP free tax preparation for seniors 60 plus. AARP will assist all, but seniors will be given preference.

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

Raleigh Branch will be one of the super sites for free tax preparation starting January 30, 2024, to April 15, 2024.

Below is the schedule.
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 0-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. 

This month we will read about some silly stories, listen to some fun songs, and work on different crafts!

This program is meant for writers who need motivation and community encouragement to get writing. Every Tuesday, writers will gather at Crosstown Concourse, 7th floor at the big table, to enjoy the company of other writers and get some work done!

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

Raleigh Branch will be one of the super sites for free tax preparation starting January 30, 2024, to April 15, 2024.

Below is the schedule.
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun with the toddler in your life. Appropriate for children ages 18-36 months. No groups.

Teaching the Basic Computer Literacy learning skills for new beginners.

Computer Basics covers basic computer skills for those who want to learn or to improve their computer literacy. Please come with your questions and concerns.    

MALS, through the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services, presents a new grant partnership with the Tennessee Department of Human Services to provide more access to free, civil legal services for families and children throughout Tennessee.

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

Raleigh Branch will be one of the super sites for free tax preparation starting January 30, 2024, to April 15, 2024.

Below is the schedule.
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! 

Come move and groove with Michaela as you do low impact line dance steps to your favorite songs. Burn calories and have fun. 

Join us for our next course at Whitehaven Branch Library! Participants work with artist Debbie Lovett to learn basic clay skills to create original jewelry with simple and found materials.

An attorney with Memphis Area Legal Services will offer free advice and counsel to customers with civil legal issues. This will be on a first come first serve basis.

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

Raleigh Branch will be one of the super sites for free tax preparation starting January 30, 2024, to April 15, 2024.

Below is the schedule.
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including:

South Branch will be one of the sites for free tax preparation on Saturdays from February 17 thru April 13 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. 

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

Raleigh Branch will be one of the super sites for free tax preparation starting January 30, 2024, to April 15, 2024.

Below is the schedule.
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The North Branch Women's Book Club will be discussing, "The Three Mothers," by Anna Malaika Tubbs, facilitated by Vanessa Luellen.

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.

Learn to tell a good story! Participants explore various components of storytelling and crafting a compelling story, then create their own story to share.

Creative Writing & Storytelling Instructor: Elaine Blanchard

We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for an extraordinary dining experience at Dos Hermanos Kitchen, where we will be participating in Memphis' Black Restaurant Week from Monday, March 18 to Saturday, March 23.

The Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Book Club is off to a running start.

Adult participants come out and enjoy various provided games; interacting with peers and establishing relationships with others. 

Free tax preparation.  First come, first served. Bring all needed documents and identification.

The United Way Free Tax Prep is staffed by IRS-certified volunteers who will prepare and file your taxes. The service is free, secure, and confidential.

Visit uwmidsouth.org/free-tax-prep for more information.

We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for an extraordinary dining experience at Dos Hermanos Kitchen, where we will be participating in Memphis' Black Restaurant Week from Monday, March 18 to Saturday, March 23.

CareMax will be assisting with health insurance and enrollment benefits for Medicaid/Medicare. Please come in for more information for your Healthcare needs. 

The staff of the Community Services Agency (CSA) will be on hand to answer your questions about their services and they will assist in getting you the help  you need

United Way of the Mid South, Free Tax Prep is a service available to households earning $60,000 or less. Get your taxes completed by an IRS-certified volunteer and take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit.

We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for an extraordinary dining experience at Dos Hermanos Kitchen, where we will be participating in Memphis' Black Restaurant Week from Monday, March 18 to Saturday, March 23.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories, songs and crafts.  This week's theme: Spring is here!

No registration is needed.

Free Tax Prep provided by the United Way from 11 to 4.

We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for an extraordinary dining experience at Dos Hermanos Kitchen, where we will be participating in Memphis' Black Restaurant Week from Monday, March 18 to Saturday, March 23.

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

This tax season, customers can come to the Levi Library from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to file their taxes with United Way representatives. Our available dates are January 31, February 9, March 22, and April 9. 

Free tax preparation.  First come, first served. Bring all needed documents and identification.

We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for an extraordinary dining experience at Dos Hermanos Kitchen, where we will be participating in Memphis' Black Restaurant Week from Monday, March 18 to Saturday, March 23.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Yoga for Kids.  Learn stretches and actions to keep you fit.  Fruitsicles to follow!

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Saturday, March 23rd- Today, children ages 8-13 and their caregivers will learn how to make their own custom tacos with Chef Chasidy from 5 Senses Farming Agriculture and Culinary Arts Program. Attendees must register, limit 10.

We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for an extraordinary dining experience at Dos Hermanos Kitchen, where we will be participating in Memphis' Black Restaurant Week from Monday, March 18 to Saturday, March 23.

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!

Want to learn computers? Join this class and learn:

Come and join Levi's artistry of preparing short, healthy meals that will wake up your taste buds! You will have an opportunity to prepare individual delicious meals with our experienced instructor Lauren C.

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!

Make sure your New Year's resolutions stay strong and don't fade away!

Each week, our platform will share in-depth profiles, interviews, and highlights of the featured artist, allowing our audience to engage deeply with their artistry and personal journeys.

Come learn how to eat healthy on a budget. Learn the steps of preparing a good meal for your family or yourself.

Come to our six-week Fabric Collage series hosted by Creative Aging at the Levi Library. Students will explore various fabric textures and patterns to repurpose them into a collage piece.

Join us for Book Chat an informal book club where you share your reads, and get ideas for new reads from other participants. For more information call the Bartlett Library, 386-8968 and ask for Cathy. 

East Shelby Book Lovers Club will meet on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, @ 1:30 pm, in the conference room at East Shelby Branch Library.

Come join us in a calm atmosphere in a form of exercise to relax, meditate and improve your muscle tone.

Registration Link:

Did you know that arts and crafts aren't just for kids? Come and join us at Levi as we explore the mind of creativity. Our workshops will help relieve stress and depression, as well as decrease age-related cognitive impairment. 

A FREE project based sewing club, aimed at beginners but also fun for experienced people who sew! Each month, we'll complete a small project.

Every 4th Saturday, from 1-4 p.m., Mr. James Williams of Sowing Seeds Enterprises will offer free haircuts to our patrons. Patrons must be between the ages of 3-17 in order to take part in this event.
 

Come and create with our Spring series of Teen. Arts. Grow with the Dixon Gallery and Gardens.

This class topic will be Figurative Collage!

Registration is required. This event is open for ages 11-18!

Join Memphis legend Booker T. Leigh to learn all about safe pesticide use for your home! Which pesticide is best for your garden? Are they safe to use on fruits and vegetables? How do I deal with persistent pests in my garden?

Join us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read a page from the suggested book aloud.

Join an intergenerational book club of eco-enthusiasts! Meet every three weeks from January through March to have discussions surrounding climate justice and learn how to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

This is the 3rd of our YA Filmmaking Series "Make a Scene"!

Join us for a fun afternoon of learning the basics of making couture charm bracelets.

This is a crash course for complete beginners. We're going to cover the following topics: What is AI? What can AI do? How can I use AI tools and how can they make my life easier? How do I stay safe while using AI tools?

Kids: Stop by the Randolph Reference Desk after school, and grab a scavenger hunt sheet! Search the Easy Fiction and Easy Non-Fiction shelves to find the answers, and bring your completed sheet back to the Librarian for a prize!

Memphis Fair Housing Center, a division of Memphis Area Legal Services, will hold a free legal advice clinic addressing housing questions.

Celebrate the first day of Spring with us at the Randolph Library. We will be hosting a spring themed paint and sip for teens from 3:30 to 5:00pm. We'll provide the supplies, soda/sparkling water, music and snacks. 

Pull from a collection of themes (or think of your own) to create eye-catching paper collage art using supplies such as magazines, fabrics, newspapers, discarded books, and more!

Bartlett Teens! This is your chance to have your voice heard about the Library's programming. The Board meets every week to discuss ideas, make plans, and just relax.

Welcome to the Whitehaven Booked Club! 

Methodist is offering free health education classes for people who have chronic diseases.  Caretakers are also eligible to attend, with or without their patient.

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.

Join us at the East Shelby Library for a movie day every other Saturday from 3-5 PM. What adventures will you experience that day? You'll have to come see the movie to find out!

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Do you want find your voice in your  writing ? Are you  worrying about  the writing section of the A.C.T. ?  Do you  just want to write for fun?  If the answer is yes, you are invited to attend this writing workshop.

North Branch Library would like to invite you to join us with Mr. Craig Wright, as he teach us to “Step up to the beat." Join our one-hour line dance class for seniors and experience the joy of movement.

Throughout the month of March, Hollywood's March into Literacy will take place!

Learn to speak English in this beginners class.

Teens are given an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them. Teens can join this program in person.

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more!

Please join us on Wednesdays for fun and fresh programs. Programs will change weekly. 

• cooking
• movies
• board games
• video games
• quiet space
• cricut and more

Teens will be exposed to the contributions of Harriet Tubman and other women of the Underground Railroad, through video and spoken history. 

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

Throughout the month of March, Hollywood's March into Literacy will take place!

Participants can learn about American as well as prepare for the                                                    

Compose Yourself 2.0: Digital Literacy 

Wednesdays 5:30-7:00PM 

March 13-May 1

Week 2: Personal Safety Online Part 1 (Scams, Surveillance & Tracking) 

PLEASE

Memphis Public Libraries will hold the 2nd annual Richard Wright Literary Awards, celebrating and awarding local authors in various categories of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and illustration.

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators.

Join us this spring for a special new 6-week program that will introduce participants to the latest "fastest growing sport in America," pickleball, combined with a fun curriculum of lessons that players will find valuable both on and off the court

Two solar eclipses in six months! Join us to learn all about solar eclipses and the science behind them in preparation for the next solar eclipse in April.  

Five Fridays of Jazz is sponsored by the Memphis Library Foundation and presented in conjunction with the Overton Park Shell and Shell on Wheels. The mission is to foster community by connecting both enthusiasts and newcomers to the jazz world.

Joyce Cobb has been singing her songs for more than 50 years, and her soulful sounds have been heard in every corner of Memphis for the last 30 of them.