Week Calendar

Connect Crew invites all MPL branches to join in the fun at Cooper Young Fest 2024 and represent the Memphis Public Libraries with games, information, free books, and community engagement for an annual audience of over 100,000 Memphians and out-of

Regional college and university representatives as well as businesses will be available to provide information about attending college and employment opportunities. For more information, call (901) 636-6264.

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.

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.

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

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.

Gather around and enjoy a good story followed by a crafting activity. 

Learners aged 65+ are invited to register for this one-time Creative Aging Studio Workshop.  Participants create an original mosaic piece,  All supplies are provided.

Come to the Orange Mound Library to learn about our upcoming language-enhanced parenting classes!

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.

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 for a fun-filled story time, for ages 3-5. 

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive and/or coercive behavior used to gain or keep power and control of another person. It can include legal and illegal acts that undermine the victim’s sense of safety, self, and free will.

Racheal S. will be returning to Cordova every other Friday morning to teach her students the basics of the beautiful art of calligraphy . Every other week, we will be building on what we learned the week before so plan to attend all sessions.

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

Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés.  It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers.

The Free Saturday Legal Clinic provides an opportunity for individuals with a legal question or problem to talk face to face with an attorney in order to get quick advice.   **(This does not mean that the attorney will take your case or

Get ready to move and groove as you step to the beat of your favorite songs! 

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

Join us for a morning of Scrabble, soul music, and coffee every second Saturday from 10:30 am-12:30 pm at the Orange Mound 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.

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

This week's theme- Boats

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. 

The Connect Crew went to Baptist Health Sciences University and helped students sign up for library cards during their university's Welcome Week!!

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

This week's theme - Boats

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Join us at Hollywood for our weekly technology classes. Learn all about how to best use technology to your advantage! The first hour will be a structured class and the last 45 minutes, we will answer questions about devices. See you there!

Creative Aging Studio Course: Clay Wind Chimes

We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday!

If you have any questions, please call us at 901-415-2773!

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

This week's theme - Boats

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Come and learn the basics of crochet at this beginners class starting September 5,2024. The crochet for beginners is a 4-week class.

It's Movie day!  Watch a Pete the Cat movie.  Have movie snacks.  Make a Pete the Cat puppet to take home.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

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. Get ready for takeoff with this airplane-themed storytime! 

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar), but that's all you need to bring.

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.

Join us at Whitehaven Branch Library as author Raymond Andrew Clark shares excerpts from his new book 'Memoirs from Death Row'.

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.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for the Homeschool Bookclub.  Read and discuss books.  Share a related craft activity.

This month, The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo.

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.

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!

Love the idea of a book club but not so keen on assigned reading? Join us for a Book Talk where you can discuss whatever you've been reading lately! Whether you loved it or hated it, bring it along and let us know why!

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!

One on one technical assistance on a tablet, laptop or smart device including accessing the library's digital services. (This is not a formal class).

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

Chair Yoga is a promising form of exercise for adults to enjoy. We will have a calm atmosphere to relax, meditate, and improve your muscle tone.

Come join the Cherokee Library Crochet Club.  Both beginners and more experienced crocheters are welcome, and will be provided with free yarn! Bring a crochet hook, size G, H, I, or J.

Join us at the Orange Mound Library for our Summer Plant Swap every second Friday from 1 to 2 pm, starting in July and ending in September! Bring your excess plants, cuttings, or seeds to exchange with fellow gardeners.

Connect Crew will join Stax Museum at their monthly Family Day event! The outreach team will do library card sign ups, free books, additional library information and more resources to the Memphis community and outside visitors!

Join us for popcorn and a movie! This month's movie is Inside Out.

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.

Mr. Joseph Oliver will teach the fundamentals of electricity and electronics in a safe and fun environment. Electrical circuits are provided and the student is taught currents, transformers, and much more!

Join us at Levi for a fun, expressive do-it-yourself series. The goal is to encourage creativity as you brainstorm solutions, experiment with designs, and find innovative ways to achieve their specific goals.

Join us on Saturday at the Frayser branch library to view a movie for all the family to enjoy!  In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage month, we're showing Disney's "Encanto." Refreshments will be served.

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 learning basic stitches. Want to join but don't have your own hoop or fabric?

Kids age 6-12 can come and read to our sweet reading therapy dog, Lovie. Books will be available for children to read, or they may bring their own.

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

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends!

Join us every Wednesday for our Fiber Arts Club @ CLOUD901! Whether you want to work on an existing project, start a new project, or learn a new skill, come hang out with other fiber arts fans on Wednesdays from 3:30-5.

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.

Welcome to the Whitehaven Booked Club! 

Join Randolph's Movie Club, where we come together to watch blockbuster hits, discuss our love for cinema, and share our hot takes!

We will be watching Haunted Mansion in honor of Friday the 13th 

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! 

Have you ever read a book to a dog? If not, now is your chance. Come meet Lovie, the library therapy dog. Lovie loves books and especially likes to be read to. Mysteries are her favorite. Choose a book, relax and cuddle up and read with Lovie.

The "Learn to Solder Practice Kit" is ideal for beginners or those looking to refresh their soldering skills.  No experience required.

Come and join us for a fun STEAM craft and learn how to make exploding popsicle sticks! 

Every Tuesday from 4-5pm come and sharpen your reading skills. This group is for Pre-k to 5th grade.

Join us for the Action Figure Photography - Recreate Your Favorite Scene Program!

On September 11, Opera Memphis will be visiting the Orange Mound Branch Library to perform! More about Opera Memphis:

The "Learn to Solder Practice Kit" is ideal for beginners or those looking to refresh their soldering skills.  No experience required.

Want to learn how to play Chess? Already know how to play Chess? Come join us at Randolph and participate in our Chess club! All ability levels are welcome!

We're getting a head start on International Dot Day, which is officially September 15th(ish)!  It's named for the classic Peter H. Reynolds storybook "The Dot," which inspires creativity, courage, and collaboration.

Chill Club at Orange Mound Library is the perfect way to chill out after a long day at school.  Enjoy a snack and choose how you'd like to spend your time.

This is the Python seminar portion of coding club, taught by our brilliant Dr. Karishma Gangwani! 

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

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 September, A Wider Angle, our monthly film series highlighting independent global cinema, will screen the 2020 German coming-of-age film Cocoon, directed by Leonie Krippendorff.

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 this incredible opportunity for writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshops series with Carnegie Writers!