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.

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

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

Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

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.

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

Come and join us for a super cool story time! 

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

Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 

Cherokee invites you to a story time! Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft.  Come join us!

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

Join us in Meeting Room B for Mystery Book Club, on the Fourth Thursday of every month! Please note that the November and December meetings will take place on the THIRD Saturdays (November 20, December 18).

June 2025 - March 2026 books:

Techy Seniors – Phone Basics

Learn the basic functions of smart phones and tablets. Participants will explore settings, and learn the following basic functions:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

Need a hand with homework? The Frayser Library is here to help!

Students in 1st through 3rd grade are invited to get one-on-one assistance from Ms. Rebekah on their homework assignments!

Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.

Unleash your voice with a dynamic choreopoem series dedicated to transforming personal experiences into powerful performances.

North Branch Book Club will be discussing, " Lovely One," by Ketanji Brown Jackson. This discussion will be done by phone the number is: 1 901-440-0342

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.

Applying for jobs? Bring in your existing resume for review or create a brand-new resume using the Peterson's resume builder.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Baby Storytime.  Share stories and songs and bubbles.

This week's theme - Whales

No registration is needed.

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

A book club for adults willing to try different types of books from those usually read: new authors, new subjects, and new genre. 

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Whales

No registration is needed.

Get into the holiday spirit at the Deck the Halls: Wreath Making Workshop! Join Priscilla Gilliam of UT/TSU Extension for a fun, hands-on session where you'll create a beautiful, custom wreath using provided supplies and step-by-step guidance.

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.

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!

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Whales

No registration is needed.

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 meet Children's author Rayna Exelbierd.

Listen to Rayna read her books and talk about the writing experience.  Then create a book of your own.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Come to this special story time with a musical heart!

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!

Branching Out: Discover Gardening at the Library

A winter garden doesn't have to be a barren landscape. 

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!

Memphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours: WEDNESDAYS from Noon – 2 PM at the Central Library in the Business & Sciences Department on the 3rd floor.

Come out, enjoy and have fun learning our basic line dancing steps at a slower pace. This class is more instructional and repetitive. This class is cardio-driven and more about movement than technique.

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!

It's our Annual We Care Thanksgiving Basket giveaway. We could pull your name.

Come put your name in the box for a chance at winning a Dinner in a box for Thanksgiving. We will be pulling names on November 20th for winners.

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!

Chicago Stepping is returning to the Levi Library! Join us every Monday from 2:00-3:00 and Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. as Ray Hilliard demonstrates the Chicago Style 8 count step-by-step while getting in the groove. 

Join us every third Thursday of the year for art inspired by nature! Learn about what's growing at the Dixon while getting creative with ever changing seasonally inspired crafts! No experience with art necessary, all supplies provided!

The Tennessee Health Department Opioid Response Team will be in branch to provide community members with overdose prevention and education information.

Do you have any burning AI questions, but not quite sure where to start? Come to the North Branch Library, and we'll help you get started in your AI journey.

Come and explore a travel destination from around the world, whether that be in the United States or globally. You don't want to miss this event. Fellowship, conversation, and exposure to new and exciting places!

Chicago Stepping is returning to the Levi Library! Join us every Monday from 2:00-3:00 and Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. as Ray Hilliard demonstrates the Chicago Style 8 count step-by-step while getting in the groove. 

Join us on November 20 at 1:00 for another instructional, entertaining Art Class. Shawna White will be guiding participants how to paint a beautiful nature scene. 

If you've ever wanted to join  a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

You all are invited to join us on Tuesday, November 18 at 3:00 for the 17th annual Attitude of Gratitude program. You will hear from various speakers who all have been involved with some of trauma in their lives but have overcome their obstacles.

Join the Dixon's own Shawna White for an hour of learning inspired by the ever changing seasons and collections at the Gallery. No experience needed to create your own works of art from a wide variety of techniques!

Come join our Fun Thursday Bingo! There is always laughter, music and fantastic prizes!  

Join us for our Sounds from the Stacks concert series, this month featuring a smooth, lounge-inspired performance by local duo Renée and Aaron Brame.

Representatives from the Alzheimer's Association will empower caregivers while sharing how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. November is National Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Month.

Love comics, or graphic novels? Join the Whitehaven Comic Club- a fun, friendly space for teens ages 13 and up to explore epic stories, cool arts, and unforgettable characters. 

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.

Celebrate the beauty of the holiday season with a cozy afternoon of creativity at the Whitehaven Branch Library! Join us for our Stroke of Thanks Paint Party, where we will paint our own autumn-inspired masterpieces.

We are excited to host this book club, led by local author Andrea Hardaway! Books are chosen each month by attendees. All genres are welcome, but this group loves nonfiction, inspirational, and must-read books by contemporary black authors.

Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page from the suggested book.

Teen Book Buffet: Sample the Stories!
Try a little… check out a lot!

Celebrate community and connection with a festive networking event. Build new partnerships in a relaxed Friendsgiving-inspired setting. 

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.

The Clothesline is a space designed for writers to come together to work. Bring whatever short story, novel, comic, or essay you're working on and join us for two hours of writing time!

The Memphis Fair Housing Center, a division of Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc., will hold a free legal advice clinic to address questions related to tenant rights and fair housing.

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

Are you curious about Dungeons & Dragons but never had the chance to play a game? Look no further! Join our game table and roll some dice at the Randolph Library! 

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

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!

Catch up on November K-POP releases and share your thoughts. Korean snacks will be provided.

Meet with and make with your neighbors at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Zip Code Zine Mixer.

Gather weekly for a fun and engaging story time.

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

Join us for a creative music therapy session where teens will collaborate with each other and a board certified music therapist from The STAR Center, Inc. to write and record original songs!

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 program is just for tweens.  They get a chance to make a paper bag collage journal.  Participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Get introduced to CLOUD901's Sound Mixing Lab and learn the basics needed for recording our city's next biggest hit!

Note: We do not allow cursing or inappropriate subject matter in the Music Lab.

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!

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups.

Let's have fun and celebrate the fall season by doing this scarecrow craft. This family scarecrow arts and crafts will bring everyone together to create a handmade scarecrow figure.

This dedicated hour offers teens a supportive space to reflect on the week's experiences—be it academic challenges, social interactions, or emotional moments.

Imagine! Build! Share!  Join us at South each Thursday at 4pm to build amazing Lego creations to be displayed and added to our growing archive of builds!

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

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

This club is all about teamwork, focus, and fun as we tackle jigsaw puzzles of all shapes and sizes.

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

Join us for an afternoon of anime and ramen. You'll have a chance to choose your own ramen bowl and add your own toppings including chicken, bean sprouts, and more!

TEENS ONLY Ages 12-18

📚✨ 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!

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! 

Watch the sun fade over the Mississippi River as pages turn and beats blend, while silent readers and dancers share the same rhythm! 🌅🎶

Participate in a yoga experience to stretch the body and soothe the mind.

For November, A Wider Angle, our monthly film series highlighting independent global cinema, is proud to present a special screening of the 2001 Canadian epic Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner.

November is National Novel Writing Month! Every week we will be hosting a Drop Everything and Write session where the Raleigh Library will provide you with time, space, and a supportive environment to focus on your writing.

Join our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.

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.

Step into a creative space where storytelling comes to life. Each week, we’ll explore the fundamentals of photography, videography, and filmmaking  from lighting and composition to editing and visual storytelling.

Unlock the secrets of stories that truly connect by bridging solid craft with soul-stirring narrative in this intensive four-week course.

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.

Join us for the Raleigh Reads book club! We will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to discuss books as a group. 

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Join our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time.