Week Calendar

Come out, enjoy and have fun learning some of the hottest line dancing steps of many genres of music. This class is for beginners. 

Please register online or call 901-415-2778. 

See you there.

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.

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

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!

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

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.

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

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

Come and join us for a super cool story time! 

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

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

Are you a computer beginner? Or do you need a refresher course? Join the Frayser Branch Library's Computer Basics class for a simple step-by-step course on computers, their parts, and how to navigate them.

Stories, songs, crafts for the preschool age group.

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

Do you enjoy light exercise? If so, this is perfect for you. Chair yoga is great for seniors and those with minimal mobility.  

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 3-5. 

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:

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive and/or coercive behavior used to gain or keep power and control of another person. It can include legal and illegal acts that undermine the victim’s sense of safety, self, and free will.

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés.  It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers.

10 AM to 11 AM is the Clinic Intake Time

South Branch will be one of the sites for free tax preparation on Saturdays from February 15 thru April 12 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. 

AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

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

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

Come out and fellowship with games of Bingo and playful association.

Come out and learn the basics of computer literacy, which will include one hour of a basic curriculum and one hour of answering technology related questions with your phone, tablet, or laptop.

Free Tax Help with the United Way of the Mid-South. More information soon.

We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday!

If you have any questions, please call us at 901-415-2773!

Memphis Urban League (MUL) to offer career readiness workshops at the North Branch Library.

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.

Please join us for a special storytime with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra! Learn about all the different brass instruments and they music they make. We will then read a story as the brass ensemble plays along.

New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar), but that's all you need to bring.

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.

Come Celebrate Beverly Cleary's birthday with us over at Randolph and have a D.E.A.R old time. There will be fun games, giveaways and as always Books! Bring the whole family and join us! 

It’s not only working out and burning calories, but also dancing and having fun! Join our classes on the second Saturday, February through November.

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!

A wonderful time where we win prizes and make new friends.

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

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!

Methodist is offering free health education classes for people who have chronic diseases.  Caretakers are also eligible to attend, with or without their patient.

Participants receive an introduction to painting with a pallet knife, learning to embrace an abstract eye and let go of the tightness that can be found using a paintbrush.

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.

Everyone has a story to tell, and every story matters. Join us for this personal essay writing class, presented by author Jasper Joyner, where we’ll explore the key elements of a powerful personal essay.

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

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!

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.

Are you interested in gardening? If so, this garden club is for you. Booker Leigh is the featured speaker. He will discuss various garden topics from common lawn diseases, vegetable garden, and landscaping. 

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

LENA Start Program  ( Language ENvironment Analysis)

Open to all Shelby County Residents

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! 

🎉 Calling All Book Enthusiasts! ✨

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.

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

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.

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Are you interested in budgeting, paying off debt, starting a savings plan, establishing or rebuilding your credit, but don't know where to start? This is the workshop for you.

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

Join us for the Seed Library Garden Club, a welcoming space for gardening lovers of all levels!

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.

Need assistance with your phone, computer or tablet? Come to Whitehaven on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 6pm to 7pm for tech help with:

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.

SCORE offers small business assistance through seminars hosted at the Memphis Public Library. They also provide one-on-one mentorship for those looking to start a small business.