Week Calendar

Stop by to grab a take-home embroidery kit and discover how to create your very own iron-on patch! Supplies are available on a first come, first serve basis, so don’t miss out!

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.

Join us for a day of fun board games! Whether you prefer laid-back games or competitive ones, there's something for everyone. Come hang out and play some board games with friends.

In this class, we will go over the basics of how to find and print files on a 3D printer. We will have some example prints for everyone to take home, and there will be a demonstration.

Spend your Spring Break with the South Branch Library! Each day, kids will work on a different art project.

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you.

Sign up for Raleigh's four-day Spring Break cooking class for kids. They will learn functional cooking skills, the importance of healthy food consumption, and how to cook some delicious recipes. 

All-Girls Hack-a-Thon is an opportunity for teens to build skills in of coding, robot building, and working as a team.

Get ready to turn your creativity into something you can touch at CLOUD901’s Rug Making Spring Break Camp! In this hands-on, three-day experience, you’ll learn the art of tufting and bring your very own c

Looking for something fun to do over Spring Break? Join the South Branch for a week of art activities.

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you.

Sign up for Raleigh's four-day Spring Break cooking class for kids. They will learn functional cooking skills, the importance of healthy food consumption, and how to cook some delicious recipes. 

All-Girls Hack-a-Thon is an opportunity for teens to build skills in of coding, robot building, and working as a team.

Get ready to turn your creativity into something you can touch at CLOUD901’s Rug Making Spring Break Camp! In this hands-on, three-day experience, you’ll learn the art of tufting and bring your very own c

Looking for something fun to do over Spring Break? Join the South Branch for a week of art activities.

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you.

Sign up for Raleigh's four-day Spring Break cooking class for kids. They will learn functional cooking skills, the importance of healthy food consumption, and how to cook some delicious recipes. 

All-Girls Hack-a-Thon is an opportunity for teens to build skills in of coding, robot building, and working as a team.

Looking for something fun to do over Spring Break? Join the South Branch for a week of art activities.

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you.

Sign up for Raleigh's four-day Spring Break cooking class for kids. They will learn functional cooking skills, the importance of healthy food consumption, and how to cook some delicious recipes. 

All-Girls Hack-a-Thon is an opportunity for teens to build skills in of coding, robot building, and working as a team.

Get ready to turn your creativity into something you can touch at CLOUD901’s Rug Making Spring Break Camp! In this hands-on, three-day experience, you’ll learn the art of tufting and bring your very own c

Come to the East Shelby Branch Library for a Dr. Seuss Birthday party!  Share stories, activities, also children can wear their favorite Dr Seuss outfits.

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

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you.

Get the whole family together for a Spring Break movie! Sticking with our Art Week theme, our movie will be one that focuses on the world of art. 

All-Girls Hack-a-Thon is an opportunity for teens to build skills in of coding, robot building, and working as a team.

All ages are welcome at our Family Storytime! Come listen to exciting stories, participate in fun activities, and share a special time together.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!  Share stories, decorate a shamrock hat and eat green food!

For all ages and no registration is needed.

If you shake your head, stomp, or pat your feet, clap your hands, or move your body in some fashion to a beat in a favorite song, you have rhythm and this program is for you.

Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.

Heal the Hood will be hosting a community event for the youth in our city, Reset Day. There will be games, food, activities, resources, and SO MUCH MORE! Connect Crew will be present to represent the library. Be sure to come on out!

Children will settle in for an engaging story with talking session.

Join this incredible opportunity for teen writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshops series with author Jasper Joyner.

Test your skills with a variety of puzzles to choose to put pieces together in a logical formation.

Join this incredible opportunity for teen writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshops series with author Jasper Joyner.

Children will have the opportunity to use different lego templates to create fun objects. 

Join this incredible opportunity for teen writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshops series with author Jasper Joyner.

Get techy and innovative with this 3D pen workshop. Use these pens, which serve as portable 3D printers, to create any miniature models you like and take them home. This workshop is for ages 13-18.

Children will have the choice to choose from a variety of games to play.

Join this incredible opportunity for teen writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshops series with author Jasper Joyner.

Get techy and innovative with this 3D pen workshop. Use these pens, which serve as portable 3D printers, to create any miniature models you like and take them home. This workshop is for ages 13-18.

Children have the choice to choose what they want from the activity cart. 

Join this incredible opportunity for teen writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshops series with author Jasper Joyner.

Wanna make some noise at your library? Come sing your heart out to your favorite song. There will food, prizes and lots of fun.

You are cordially invited to the East Shelby Library's Birthday Bash! 

This program occurs on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm in CLOUD901 Teen Lab.

The first hand lettering session was so much fun, we're doing another one! Hand lettering is a creative and meditative way to personalize your things and make gifts for friends and family.

This program occurs on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm in CLOUD901 Teen Lab.

Once upon a time a few librarians set out to create a magical enchanted forest in the Children's department. Come make our dreams come true by joining us in a day full of magical foliage, enchanting crafts, and a whimsical scavenger hunt.

This program occurs on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm in CLOUD901 Teen Lab.

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.

Join us at East Shelby for some anime fun! We'll not only be watching anime, but learning about Japanese culture, language, and history!

Every third Saturday, customers of all ages will get to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn and beverages. Please join us if you are interested, and make sure to spread the word!

Join us for an interactive visit with the Meeman-Shelby Forest park rangers! Come learn about what all this beautiful state park has to offer and learn about some of the animals who make the park their home. 

Join us for Genre Week -- a fun-filled week celebrating different book genres during Spring Break. Each day highlights a new genre!

Join us for Genre Week -- a fun-filled week celebrating different book genres during Spring Break. Each day highlights a new genre!

Please join us for a special program with The Dixon's Art to Grow Program! 

Participants ages 8-12 are invited to learn about the art of Floyd Newsom and create their own artwork inspired by his unique style. 

Join us Thursdays for a chance to meet other homeschoolers over tabletop games, video games, crafts and conversations!

Join us for Genre Week -- a fun-filled week celebrating different book genres during Spring Break. Each day highlights a new genre!

Memphis Area Legal Service offers free consultations to the public each second Friday of the month at 2pm. Appointments are by first come, first served.

Do you like the Cat Kid Comic Club Books and wish you had your own comic club to join? Look no further and join us at Randolph for a fun time making your very own comic club. Don't know how to draw certain characters?

HAPPY MAR10 DAY!

Join us from 3-5pm for Mario Party, Mario Kart and other Mario games!

Children can read to our reading therapy dog Lovie! Children may bring their own books, or they may choose from ones available.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for the Spring Break Children's Author Series.  Meet and talk to a new children's author.  She can read her book to you and talk to you about the writing experience.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for the Spring Break Children's Author Series.  Meet and talk to a new children's author.  She can read her book to you and talk to you about the writing experience.

Express yourself! Every Wednesday from January to May local artist and founder of Color Your Story Onto Mine nonprofit, Violet Newborn, will be hosting a series of social artistry workshops for Memphis youth at the Orange Mound Library.

Unleash your creativity in CLOUD901's Video and Photo Production Lab!

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for the Spring Break Children's Author Series.  Meet and talk to a new children's author.  She can read her book to you and talk to you about the writing experience.

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

Come join us for an afternoon of gaming, crafts, and snacks in the teen loft!

It's Pi Day!

Let's create a city skyline using the digits of Pi and watercolors and math!

Join us for an Open Art Session at Randolph Library This is your chance to explore your artistic talents in a relaxed and fun environment.

You can bring some of your own art supplies or use those that we will provide, including:

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

Join us Monday for an hour of fun as we play games like Brawlhalla, NBA 2k24 and Madden 2K24

Stop by the South Branch on the 2nd Monday of each month for a special painting project! We'll try out different painting materials and techniques to make great pieces of art!

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome.

🎮 Mario Kart Tournament  Mar10 Day Celebration! 

If you are a teenager and  looking for a safe place for fun, join us in game activities, including board  games. You will have a great time. 

🎉 Calling All Book Enthusiasts! ✨

Unleash your creativity at Teen Tinker Tuesday! Each week, explore new art techniques, make unique creations, and express yourself through fun, hands-on projects. Whether it's painting, sculpture, or mixed media, there's something for everyone.

Join us for an hour of crafts, Legos, games, and more! 

Before returning back to school, come and join us for a fun-filled magic show with Mr. Magic himself. This event is for the whole family. So be prepared to pull a rabbit out a hat or disappear in thin air (just kidding...or not).

Join us for a fun-filled movie experience at the library! Every Friday, we’ll be showing a selection of classic films, family favorites, and exciting new releases, all with free popcorn for you to enjoy.

Our coding club is devoted to learning the skills of a programmer. 

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 March, A Wider Angle, our monthly film series highlighting independent global cinema, will screen the 2020 film My Little Sister, written and directed by the Swiss "twin-engine" duo Stéphanie Chuat and Véronique Reymond.

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.

American Fiction: The Genres

with instructor Aaron Brame

February 6-March 13, Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm

Room L-56

Tired of reading the same old thing? Interested in trying out a new genre for the first time?