Week Calendar

Connect Crew tables at the Downtown Farmer's Market to provide free books, library information, community event fliers, provide kids' crafts and do library card sign up.

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.

Topics include Estate Planning, Elder Abuse, Nursing Home Care, Social Security, Conservatorship, Eviction Prevention, Rent Disputes and more.

Bring your tablet, laptop, or smart device and receive one-on-one technical assistance in accessing the Library’s digital services.  This is not a formal class and customers receive assistance on a first-come first-served basis.  

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!

Ready to connect to your creativity through a fun, relaxing, easy-to-learn art process? The Zentangle® Method is just for that!

Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way enjoying exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

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.

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.

ESL participants can learn basic Intermediate English through reading and writing.

Are you grappling with technology? Stuck on smartphone operations? Need help setting up your laptop? Confused about utilizing the library’s digital resources?

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

Welcome to the Lev(I)magintion Storytime Station! We invite you to join us as we Explore, Discover, and Learn through Reading, Singing, and Crafts at the Levi Library.

Join teaching artist Sarah Nowlin for this introduction to abstract painting with acrylics at Frayser Branch Library. Participants explore varying artists and abstract art movements creating small paintings using acrylic as the primary medium.

Come out, enjoy and have fun learning some of the hottest line dancing steps of many genres of music. For beginners, at Raleigh. 

Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way enjoying exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

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

Come join us at Hollywood! Move and groove with Michaela as you do low impact line dance steps. Have fun with the community and step to the music!

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

Learn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:

Have you ever wanted to learn about different styles of poetry? Have you ever wanted to learn how to compose different styles of poetry? Join Jenna Paden, local published writer and poet, for a 3-week series at Cordova Library.

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.

Literacy Mid-South is teaching an English Language Learning Class (ELL) for those seeking to improve their English language skills. The class meets Monday and Saturday from 11:00 to 12:30.

Test your knowledge of Anime characters, movies from'90s-present, music from '80s and '90s pop and R&B, book authors and characters at the East Shelby Trivia Days. 

Answer 7 of 10 questions correctly to win prizes! Will you win?

Customers can come to the Levi Library to meet with representatives from the Community Services Agency from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to receive assistance with their water and utilities. There is no registration required.

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

This week's theme - Cars & Trucks

No registration is needed.

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

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

Test your knowledge of Anime characters, movies from'90s-present, music from '80s and '90s pop and R&B, book authors and characters at the East Shelby Trivia Days. 

Answer 7 of 10 questions correctly to win prizes! Will you win?

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

This week's theme - Cars & Trucks

No registration is needed.

Test your knowledge of Anime characters, movies from'90s-present, music from '80s and '90s pop and R&B, book authors and characters at the East Shelby Trivia Days. 

Answer 7 of 10 questions correctly to win prizes! Will you win?

Customers are encouraged to come for Levi for a free health screening, courtesy of the Tri State Community Health Center staff.

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

This week's theme - Cars & Trucks

No registration is needed.

This class aims to create an immersive and enriching environment through a fusion of art and music healing.

Family storytimes are a great opportunity for children and caretakers to come together, hear stories, sing songs, and work together on crafts or other activities. This week's theme is sports!

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for an International Storytime celebrating the country and culture of Zimbabwe.  Share stories, music, food and crafts.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

ABC24 and MPL team up to encourage elementary children to read during the summer. Children will engage in fun activities during this journalistic story time. 

Reading Wizard Summer 2024 Dates are below:

Have fun learning to play the ukulele with Howard Vance in this 8-week series for beginner and intermediate players. All students will receive a music book with fun tunes to play and sing.

Let's kick off the 2024-2025 school year with a bang! That's right come out and support Whitehaven's 4th Annual Back to School Extravaganza! There will be food, fun and games! There will also be backpack giveaways while supplies last!

Dive into the blocky world of creativity and adventure, where you can build, explore, and share your creations with friends all in real life! Enjoy Minecraft- themed activities, challenges, and crafts and compete in friendly competitions.

Do you like free books, storytimes, and an opportunity to explore the Memphis Museum of Science and History (MoSH)? If you answered yes, please come and join us for a fun time at MoSH! Be sure to ask about our AMAZING library cards!

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!

Eat Well, Feel Well is a series of seven lessons sponsored by the UT-TSU Shelby County Extension that will cover the topics of nutrition, physical activity and food safety. Eat Well, Feel Well focuses on the unique needs of older adults.

Join us for a Tech Support Lab at Frayser Branch Library! If you're struggling with your computer, smartphone, or any other device, a friendly librarian will be on hand to help troubleshoot your tech problems. Don't let technology hold you back.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for the Homeschool Bookclub.  Read & discuss books.  Then stay for a related craft activity.

This month, Cress Watercress by Gregory Maguire. Copies are available at the Checkout desk.

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!

Would you like to learn how to make nutritional meals at home? Would you like to learn how to plan tour meals on a budget? Then join Ms. Sheryl with U>T> Extension for the nutrition series "Eating Smart at Home."

North Branch Bingo for Adults is a game of chance that can improve your brain, mood, and health. You mark off numbers on cards as they are called out.

Enjoying a game of fun and excitement with adults.

If you have questions on TennCare and Medicare or Medicaid , please attend this session to learn how you could save money. 

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!

We provide the Lego bricks and you make the creations. Come get your build on!

Welcome to our Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP)!

This program is being funded through a grant by the State of Tennessee to provide people who have chronic diseases, and/or their caretakers, with the tools th

Using only 5 drops of acrylic paint and a spatula, participants will learn a new style of art. Simply called SCRAPE PAINTING, this abstract art  is full of bright colors and designs.

Step into the captivating world of Indian dance at "India Day" with instructor Jay Kumar! Adults are invited to discover the intricate form, elegant dress, and rich history of Indian dance. Join us at the Levi Library from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

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.

Learn to speak English in this intermediate class.

Are you interested in gardening? Our urban garden and garden club proves that if you can grow a garden on Poplar Avenue, you can grow one anywhere! 

Calling ALL lovers of reading, conversation, short stories, smoothies, and great food! Join us for our short story book club! Do you enjoy reading but face commitment issues when it comes to completing books from start to finish?

North Public Library along with the Renaissance Men’s Book Club is pleased to invite you to a book signing with author, former police chief at the University of Tennessee in Memphis and a former graduate of the FBI Instructor Development program,

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.

If you've ever wanted to join  a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

SEW COOL is an embroidery group for teens of all levels. Bring your own project to work on or practice basic stitches. Want to join but don't have your own hoop or fabric? Contact us to make sure we have supplies to help you get started.

Who can build the tallest pipe cleaner tower? Come over to Randolph library and see!

Join us for our monthly Lego club. August's theme is Lego Challenges. Pick a challenge card, get creative and build! How many of our Lego challenges can you complete?

Would you like to read a book to a dog? Join us and choose a good book to read to Lovie, the Library Therapy Dog.

GAMES GALORE is our monthly gaming hour for teens. Choose between board games, card games, or challenging friends in Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros.

Come join us at the East Shelby Library Branch to work on your current knitting or crochet project with fellow artists in the Memphis area! Make connections with and learn new tricks and tips from other local artists. 

Come join us to learn how to prepare your meals on a budget. Would you like to make healthier meals at home? Feel better, look better,  and eat better!

Do you like to read books and want to talk about them? Are you a teen and want to get more into reading? Join us at the Whitehaven Library Booked Club for an interest meeting!

A book club for anyone who get their book recommendations online. Join local Memphis BookTokers as we talk about what makes a great BookTok book, our faves and our DNFs! 

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

Stop by the South Branch on the 2nd Monday of each month to try out different ways to paint - from salt painting to finger painting, using puffy paints and more! 

Would you like to read a book to a dog? Come join us and choose a fun book to read to Lovie, the library therapy dog. Lovie loves mysteries but she actually loves all books. Come have fun with us!

Customers can enjoy being a part of this cooking demonstration as a taste tester.

Drawing Digitally is an intro course that will give teens a basic understanding of drawing on iPads, using layers, and navigating the Procreate software.

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

Are you interested in budgeting, paying off debt, starting a savings plan, establishing or rebuilding your credit, but don't know where to start? This is the workshop for you.

Participate in a yoga experience to stretch the body and soothe the mind.

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

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.

Join us for our weekly Zumba fitness class! It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility.

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.

For August, A Wider Angle, our monthly foreign and independent film series, will screen the 2021 French film A Radiant Girl, directed by veteran French actress Sandrine Kiberlain in her directorial debut.

Healing Through Writing at Cossitt Library.

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.

Join us for our weekly Zumba fitness class! It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility.