Week Calendar

Come join us for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register.

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

Come join us for story time appropriate for the youngest children! No groups please.

Come join us as we explore the wonderful world of children's literature for toddlers! No groups please.

Are you interested in crocheting or knitting? If so, this program is for you. Memphis Yarnworks is hosting a Sit & Stitch session. Please bring your own supplies.  

Join teaching artist B.J. Foster for this 5-week course and have fun transforming old books into pieces of art. Participants learn to follow a folding pattern creating a visually interesting three-dimensional image.

Offered through Creative Aging of the Midsouth for six consecutive weeks of classes.  Registration opened Dec. 16 on Creative Aging website, and all spaces are filled.

Come to the Cordova Library for a Where the Wild Things Are party.  Celebrate National Library Week with a movie, snacks and make your own monster!

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Jewelry Making is a FREE Studio Course for learners 65+ offered by Creative Aging Memphis in partnership with Memphis Public Libraries.

During this course, participants will be introduced to the history and essential tools of calligraphy (the art of decorative handwriting). Participants will learn various techniques before completing a personalized keepsake. 

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

Decoden is a Japanese craft involving decorating everyday objects with a whipped cream-like material and then adding other decorations on top. It's a popular way to decorate phone cases, tables, photo frames, binders and other objects. 

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.

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

Unlock the secrets of drawing through four essential line techniques during this hands-on course.

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

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.

This class will be for adults ages 18 and up. 

The students will learn or sharpen the following skills:

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.

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a craft! 

This class will be for adults ages 18 and up. 

The students will learn or sharpen the following skills:

In this vibrant, hands-on course, participants will dive into the world of painting. They’ll master color blending, shading techniques and how to sketch and paint plants and trees with a fresh modern approach.