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.

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.

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

Walk a mile and get a free book! We are going to walk from the library entrance, complete the walking path around the Bert Ferguson community center (approx. 1 mile), and return to the library.

For ages 13-18

For ages 13-18

For ages 13-18

Want tips from some of the best Chefs in Memphis while trying some delicious food? Join our Teen Cooking Sessions to learn what it takes to become an entrepreneur and make some "Bussin" food!

For ages 13-18

For ages 13-18

Get ready to go back to school with the South Branch! Join us for face painting, balloon animals, Mister Softee ice cream, and more! A limited number of free school supply packs will also be available. 

Join the Sigma Lambda Lambda chapter of Omega Psi Phi and the Orange Mound Library for the annual School Supply Give Away! We will have books and backpacks filled with school supplies available for any K-12 students in need of supplies.

Come and view the award-winning eight-part docu-series "High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America." We will then sample cuisines mentioned in the film. Every Monday in June and July.

Have you ever heard of a Cricut machine?  People use these electronic cutters to cut original and pre-made designs from all sorts of materials including paper, card stock, vinyl, iron-on transfers and more.

Join us for a delightful culinary journey where kids aged 6 to 12 and their parents can explore the magic of cooking together!

What types of animals live in the park and what roles do these animals play in their ecosystem? Meet live ambassador animals up close. Join us at the Hollywood Library to discover fun facts about nature!

Join us at the library to cook up some great nutritious and delicious recipes with UT Extension Services! Today's recipe will be Chocolate Banana Pudding.

Join us for our 2nd annual spicy food challenge. Last year we tried noodle and this year will will do the hot sauce challenge. 

Read anything good lately? Let's talk about it! Join others in providing a brief overview of your recent read, including basic plot, characters, and themes, but no spoilers! Let us know why we should (or shouldn't) pick it up for ourselves.

A four week course introducing the Korean language running 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 and 8/2. More details soon.

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 join the Cherokee Sewing Club!

Our Teen Pop & Paint series is an opportunity for our teens to express themselves through art. This is usually an informal art session where our teens can paint supplied pictures or freehand paint their own art.

Teens will have a chance to learn about social media awareness through Digi Tech, presented by UT-TSU instructor Lauren Wells. 

This is a four-week program, and participants are required to register for each session.

"Intro to Cricut: Cut, Craft, and Create" is a beginner-friendly class where you'll learn to use a Cricut cutting machine and Cricut Design Space. Gain experience and apply new skills to create a colorful craft bag during the session. 

Connect Crew will be hosting a family storytime event at the Memphis Zoo! The storytime and animal meet & greet program will be held at the Wild Encounter location. The storytime event will occur during the zoo's Free TN Tuesday hours.

The Frayser Anime Club has returned! Join us for an afternoon of creativity as we explore the Japanese art style of Sumi-e. Participants will also create their own Sumi-e inspired artwork using oil pastels.

Hey, if you're into crochet and want to learn more or improve your skills, come join our fun crochet workshop! This program is perfect for beginners or for those who just need a little refresher.

Join us for an afternoon of art with the Dixon Gallery!

Help us build a working windmill, a bouquet of exotic flowers, or a decorative bonsai tree that looks like the real thing. LEGO Masters will work together in groups to bring these items to life!

Join us for an intro to hand embroidery with our Tween librarian, Marty. Ages 8-17 only. Supplies limited. 

Do you like Dungeons and Dragons but don't know how to play? Great, neither do we! Come play a chaotic game where no one knows the rules but still have to win battles against unknown foes. 

Get ready for an afternoon of family fun and excitement at “Family Bingo", hosted by children’s librarian, Ghaazy! Join us for a delightful hour that promises laughter, friendly competition, and a chance to win fantastic prizes. 

Love playing board games? Want to learn some new ones? Come hang out with us at the Board Game Club at the East Shelby Branch Library! We've got tons of board games to choose from, and we'll teach you a new one every month. 

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!

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

Join the Cordova Coding Club and embark on an exciting journey into the world of programming and technology! Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned coder, our club offers a welcoming and supportive environment for all skill levels.

Join Board to Beers, Memphis' first and only board game bar, and the Cossitt Library as we enjoy two nights of board game fun! Bring friends and family out to enjoy classic favorites as well as modern gems.

Join us at the Hollywood Community Center for a summer giveaway! Kick your school year off right and say goodbye to summer.

Do you want to learn how to look and feel good while also taking care of your health and well-being?

Do you want to learn how to look and feel good while also taking care of your health and well-being?

Need assistance with your phone, computer or tablet? Come to Whitehaven on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 6pm to 7pm for tech help with:

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.

Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.

This event occurs for four consecutive Wednesdays:     July 10, 17, 24, 31 6.30pm-7.30pm