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!

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 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!

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!

🎉 Calling All Book Enthusiasts! ✨

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.