Week Calendar

This class is designed to teach students the principles, procedures, and techniques of videography. Students will execute practical exercises in video production.

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.

This class is designed to introduce the basic functions of  Microsoft Word for Office 365 in order to create professional documents, resumes, and any other text documents.  The following skills will be covered:

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

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.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Magical Creatures Day!

Share stories about Fairies and Unicorns and Mermaids

Decorate a Fairy crown.  Make a Mermaid or Unicorn bookmark.

Magical surprises abound!

Four session financial literacy program empowering low- and high-income earning individuals to take control of their finances, rewrite their financial stories and build a sustainable foundation for financial success.

Circuit training all parts of the body particularly arms, legs and abdominals. No weights needed. Bring your own mat, towel and water.

Are you ready to take control of your money and set yourself up for success? This is the perfect program to help you build essential money management skills for today and the future.

What You'll Learn: 

Class will share with individuals the process of filing a small claim in Shelby County General Sessions Court on their own behalf (pro se).

Transform your smartphone into a powerful storytelling tool. This course takes you step-by-step through the process of creating captivating films with limited resources.

Curious about poetry? Is it for you? Join us at the Orange Mound Library for The People's Poetry Club, where we prefer poems that speak to you instead of at you.

Embark on a journey into the heart of Chinese language and culture.

Discover the world of zero waste with a special presentation from Memphis's first zero waste store! Tweens and teens will learn what zero waste means, why it matters, and how small changes can reduce environmental impact.

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

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.

Teens along with family members are asked to join North in a fun steam activity which will   allow them to use  their  critical thinking, problem solving , and creativity skills. Join  us in person .

Juana McCoy and Lovie the Library Therapy Dog will be stopping by the South Branch to help kids learn about how to stay safe around dogs. 

Literature with Lovie! 

Lovie the library dog loves to listen to books. Drop by while she's here to read her a story. We have lots of books to choose from or you can bring your own!

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.

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

Learn how to sketch fashion by using the proper measurements and format manually on paper. The course will include coloring and shading with no. 2 pencils, colored pencils, and color markers.

Welcome to the Whitehaven Booked Club! 

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

Hey, future content creators and digital trendsetters! Join social media strategist, Whittney Lucas, as she leads this 2-part series.

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

Pop-up nail shop! Paint your nails or design a set of press-ons! We provide the supplies, you bring your vision!

Hey, future content creators and digital trendsetters! Join social media strategist, Whittney Lucas, as she leads this 2-part series.

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:

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

Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library on the second Saturday of each month for Lego Club!

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

Want to test your knowledge with different subjects, from pop culture to history and fashion, maybe even learn something new? A crossword puzzle is a great way to do that! Even better with some friendly competition.

This course is geared towards students of all levels. It focuses on fundamentals such as sound, technique, music reading, and improvisation. Participants will learn how to effectively practice and make individual goals on the instrument.

Ready for some friendly competition this year! 2025 is the year of gaming! Let's have some fun playing video games. We'll have a different game for every month. Will you be the one to go home with bragging rights?

Explore the power of art to express emotions and tell stories; from therapeutic art practices and color theory to figure drawing and acrylic painting, this course equips you with the skills to create bold, personal and impactful artwork. 

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.

Learn to create and style a webpage using HTML and CSS, then bring it to life with JavaScript. By the end of the class, you’ll combine your skills to build a personal portfolio webpage and gain a solid foundation in web development.

In this introductory course, you will learn the basics of the Spanish language, including pronunciation, alphabet, colors, time and common phrases.

Discover the fascinating connection between music and math in this engaging 4-session class. Participants will explore the basics of piano playing while learning how mathematical concepts like patterns, intervals, and sequences shape music.

Join us for an exciting and interactive session where children, tweens, and teens can explore the power of rhythm through musical games and drumming therapy!

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.

Do you think you are the fastest typer? Come by the library and compete against your peers to see who is the fastest. Prizes will be given to the fastest typers. 

This is a hands-on workshop designed for teens eager to learn the industry-standard recording software. Teens will explore essential tools, shortcuts, and techniques to bring your professionally mix recordings.

Button pins are used to express a plethora of things from achievement badges to showing pride in one's community. Whatever idea or statement you’d like to convey there’s a button for it.

🎉 Join us at Hollywood for Day of Play! Every Wednesday, we'll pick an activity full of fun, creativity, and adventure!

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. 

Join us for our monthly Lego Club. Try completing one of our Lego challenges, try your hand at one of the Lego sets in our collection, or create your own masterpiece! 

Spring is in full bloom! Join us for a crafternoon of flower making. 

🎉 Calling All Book Enthusiasts! ✨

Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you!

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.

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

This course empowers individuals with the knowledge and tools to prioritize their mental health, build resilience and navigate life’s challenges.

This course will explore the step-by-step process for goal setting, managing and tracking day-to-day expenses, investing for the future, planning for life and death, and creating wealth.

Instructor:

This course is designed for beginners who are new to graphic design and want to learn how to create stunning designs using Canva.

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.