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.

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:

Africa in the City is designed to teach members in the Memphis community about the history and culture of various communities in Africa. Food tastings, mini language lessons, and hands-on activities are features of the program. 

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

This class aims to create an immersive and enriching environment through a fusion of art and music healing.

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

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.

Led by Successful Living Economic & Community Development Corporation, this series explores self-discipline, what defeats us, how it can defeat us, and how to develop, increase, and enhance self-discipline. 

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Turn your big ideas into reality with this 4-session crash course in entrepreneurship. Learn the essentials of business planning, branding, digital tools and social media strategies to successfully launch and grow your business.

Learn photography basics consisting of film, digital photography, lighting, and film print.

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.

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

Join us at the East Shelby Branch Library for some classic Chess fun! Play Chess with people in your community and learn some new strategies while you're at it. This club will be part educational and tons of practice!

Think Matilda, Toni Morrison’s Beloved, or the beloved book-turned-film The Princess Bride—each of these stories weaves just a touch of magic into an otherwise realistic world, a hallmark of magical realism.

Join us at the Hollywood Library for our Hollywood Community Resource Fair, where local organizations will come together to share valuable resources and services for adults, teens, and children.

Looking for a Summer Job? Come to our Youth Job Fair and interview with employers ready to hire ages 16-21. Employers will be available for immediate job interviews for full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers.

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.

This session is designed to teach the basics of rhythm and drumming in a fun and interactive way.

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. 

East Shelby Branch Library's 6th Annual Mother/Daughter Tea is Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. Our theme is Aladdin this year, so princesses put on your crowns, and come enjoy the tea party!

Chug-a-lug, it's National Lemonade Day! All aboard the flavor train as students gear up for the ultimate Best Lemonade Recipe Contest! They’ll follow a fun, step-by-step journey to craft the perfect, refreshing drink.

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! 

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!

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:

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

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.

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?

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.

Join us for a creative music therapy session where teens will collaborate to write and record their own songs! Whether you're a singer, songwriter, or just love music, this workshop offers a fun and supportive space to express yourself.

This class/workshop will focus on dramatic writing culminating to presenting works on stage including poetry, short stories, and prose in a dramatic form.

Dive into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence with this hands-on, four-part course designed to demystify A.I. and empower participants with practical skills using it. From understanding A.I.

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

Led by Successful Living & Economic & Community Development Corporation, this 4-part series deals with essential components of business branding, including understanding the psychological approach to color in pre

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! ✨

“SPEAK THE SPEECH!” is a focused public speaking workshop designed to teach participants the rudiments of public speaking (often, threatening) in a non-threatening confidence building manner.

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

Classes are designed to teach adults how to pronounce and write some basic English words and phrases. 

Classes will cover introductory Spanish terms and keywords commonly used in day-to-day conversations. Lessons will focus on vocabulary, speaking, and some writing skills to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.

This series will discuss how to turn your passion for writing into an ongoing career. You will learn how to network, get published and take advantage of writing opportunities. 

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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.