Week Calendar

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.

Once again this September, somewhere in Memphis, there will be opera.  Opera Memphis is bringing the magic of music to unexpected places all over the city—

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

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! 

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate National Dance Day!  See performances by dancers from China, India and Latin America.  Share stories and crafts, too.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.

Step into a world of vibrant imagination and raw talent at our Annual Teen Arts Fest Exhibition, proudly hosted by Memphis Public Libraries!

Join us for Bilingual Storytime, a fun and engaging session where children can enjoy stories, and songs in both English and Spanish.

Once again this September, Opera Memphis is bringing the magic of music to unexpected places all over the city—including 14 Memphis Public Library branches!

Every third Saturday, customers of all ages will get to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn and beverages. Please join us if you are interested, and make sure to spread the word!

Join us for a fun and interactive music therapy program led by a board certified music therapist from The STAR Center, Inc.

Connect Crew will be present to share free books and library resources for the students in the Whitehaven community! This will occur in the parking lot next to Brown Baptist, near the Southland Mall.

Join us every first and third Monday of the month for a magical story time adventure! Enjoy engaging tales, lively music, catchy songs, and plenty of laughter and fun.

Once again this September, Opera Memphis is bringing the magic of music to unexpected places all over the city—including 14 Memphis Public Library branches!

Join us for an afternoon of art. Unleash your creativity as we create abstract art using paint and a squeegee.
Pick your colors and swipe your way to a masterpiece!

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

Come out and meet a park ranger! Learn all about the cool things they do to keep our parks safe. You might even get a chance to see a snake! See you there. 

Once again this September, Opera Memphis is bringing the magic of music to unexpected places all over the city—including 14 Memphis Public Library branches!

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

We're celebrating International Dot Day, which is officially September 15th(ish)!  It's named for the classic Peter H. Reynolds storybook "The Dot," which inspires creativity, courage, and collaboration.

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!

Join us at the Central Library as we launch our 2025–2026 concert series, Sounds from the Stacks, with a musical performance by local folk artist Becky D!

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

Science has never tasted so good!

📚✨ Join Us for Storytime at Hollywood! Spark your child’s imagination with stories and crafts! 🎶📖 Whether you're a regular or it's your first visit, everyone is welcome to come share the magic of stories!

South Staff promoting the South Branch and other libraries at the Orion Free Concert Series at the Overton Park Shell featuring Princeton James Productions and Library Literacy Lotto!

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.