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.

Think you've got what it takes to select a winning bracket? Brackets will be available at Randolph starting on March 17th, and must be handed in before tip-off of Round 1, Game 1, on March 20th.

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.

Think you've got what it takes to select a winning bracket? Brackets will be available at Randolph starting on March 17th, and must be handed in before tip-off of Round 1, Game 1, on March 20th.

Think you've got what it takes to select a winning bracket? Brackets will be available at Randolph starting on March 17th, and must be handed in before tip-off of Round 1, Game 1, on March 20th.

Career Fair at Larose Elementary. Talk to students about careers at the library.

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

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

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment. 

Come join the Cherokee Crochet Club!  Everyone welcome, from beginners to experienced crocheters.  Free to join plus free yarn to beginners.

Applying for jobs? Bring in your existing resume for review or create a brand-new resume using the Peterson's resume builder.

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

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

Connect Crew will be hosting a family storytime event with the Memphis Zoo! The storytime and animal meet & greet program will be held in the Storytime Room in the Children's Department at the Benjamin Hooks Library.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for a Spring Fling with the Cordova Garden Club.  Share stories and snacks.  Decorate a flower pot and plant a flower to take home.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Come join us for Chair Yoga! It offers a range of benefits including improved flexibility, increased strength, better balance, stress reduction and relax your mind.

Come learn and ask questions about starting a Vegetable Garden at the Cornelia Crenshaw Library.

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

Come join in on some good dance moves while exercising! It'll help stimulate your mind and strengthen your body tone.

Come join in on the crafting fun at Hollywood Library for our On the Mend series. Learn valuable creative skills through sewing, crocheting, and various crafting activities. Want to repair or repurpose old clothing?

Our tweens will explore topics of careers choices and personal finance through a ten week course provided by Junior Achievement.

A chance to meet other homeschoolers over tabletop games, video games, crafts and conversations!

For Women's month we are celebrating a national treasure, Toni Morrison. Her literary work has transformed the industry and broken barriers across the globe.

Join us as the Creative Maker’s Workshop goes mad for creativity and team spirit! Learn from Allison, our resident jewelry artist as she shows you how to create beautiful jewelry pieces with charms, beads and vintage upcycled materials.

Join us at the Whitehaven Branch Library as we discuss bullying, how it can make you feel and positive things to do when you are faced with a situation such as Eddie's friend, in this live action puppet show.

"Sticks & Stones"

March 19th marks the 65th anniversary of the sit-ins at the Cossitt and Peabody Libraries by students from Lemoyne Owen college.

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!

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

Join us at the Whitehaven Library for a fun exploration of Japanese anime and comics. We'll dive into monthly screenings of popular anime and engage in discussions and activities on manga trends and Japanese culture. 

Welcome to the Whitehaven Booked Club! 

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!

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.

Teens are given an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them. Teens can join this program in person.

Our tweens will explore topics of careers choices and personal finance through a ten week course provided by Junior Achievement.

🎉 Calling All Book Enthusiasts! ✨

We’re excited to invite teens ages 13-18 to the T.A.G. (Teens. Art. Gardens.) program at the Hollywood Library on January 23, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

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 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.

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.

Five Fridays of Jazz is sponsored by the Memphis Library Foundation and presented in conjunction with the Overton Park Shell and Shell on Wheels.