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        Jan
      
    
          
        1
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
          Closing
        
          New Year’s Day - All Libraries Closed
         
        
          Branches: 
                      
            Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 
                      
            Cherokee Library, 
                      
            CLOUD901, 
                      
            Connect Crew, 
                      
            Cordova Library, 
                      
            Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library, 
                      
            Cossitt Library, 
                      
            East Shelby Library, 
                      
            Frayser Library, 
                      
            Gaston Park Library, 
                      
            Hollywood Library, 
                      
            JobLINC, 
                      
            Levi Library, 
                      
            North Library, 
                      
            Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, 
                      
            Orange Mound Library, 
                      
            Parkway Village Library, 
                      
            Raleigh Library, 
                      
            Randolph Library, 
                      
            South Library, 
                      
            Whitehaven Library
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          | 10 am |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Whitehaven Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Electronics and Electricity Seminar
        
                
      10:00am–12:00pm
     
                              Whitehaven Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Whitehaven Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (WHI)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Job and Career, 
                          STEAM stem
                       
                          Event Details:  
            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. 
                               Special Notes
              
              
              
  
      
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      This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children (Age 0-5)
               
                      Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Preschool Story Time
        
                
      10:15am–11:00am
     
                              Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Program Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children (Age 0-5)
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Story Times
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Come join us for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register. 
                               Special Notes
              
  
      
            Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes. 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children (Age 0-5)
               
                      Raleigh Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Baby Story Time
        
                
      10:30am–11:30am
     
                              Raleigh Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Raleigh Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Area (RAL)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children (Age 0-5)
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Story Times
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2. 
                               Special Notes | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Whitehaven Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Beginning Spanish
        
                
      10:00am–12:00pm
     
                              Whitehaven Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Whitehaven Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (WHI)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Cultural Awareness, 
                          Language Classes
                       
                          Event Details:  
            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 event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children (Age 0-5)
               
                      Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Babies and Books
        
                
      10:15am–11:00am
     
                              Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Program Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children (Age 0-5)
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Story Times
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Come join us for story time appropriate for the youngest children! No groups please. 
                               Special Notes
              
  
      
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        Jan
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson
        
                
      10:00am–4:00pm
     
                              Orange Mound Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Orange Mound Library
         
          Room: 
          Genealogy Room (OM)
         
        
                  
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Cultural Awareness, 
                          History/Genealogy
                       
                          Event Details:  
            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. 
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Jan
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Frayser Friends of the Library Meeting
        
                
      10:15am–12:00pm
     
                              Frayser Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Frayser Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Library Support
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Support your library! Join the Frayser Friends of the Library monthly meeting. Learn about upcoming programs, events, and more arriving at your Frayser Library.  
                               Special Notes
              
              
  
      
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          | 11 am |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children (Age 0-5), 
                  Children (Age 6-8)
               
                      East Shelby Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Family Storytime
        
                
      11:00am–11:45am
     
                              East Shelby Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          East Shelby Library
         
          Room: 
          Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children (Age 0-5), 
                              Children (Age 6-8)
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Story Times
                       
                          Event Details:  
            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. 
                               Special Notes
              
  
      
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      This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children (Age 0-5), 
                  Children (Age 6-8), 
                  Tweens (Age 8-12)
               
                      Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Noon Year's Eve
        
                
      11:30am–12:30pm
     
                              Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
         
          Room: 
          Lobby
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children (Age 0-5), 
                              Children (Age 6-8), 
                              Tweens (Age 8-12)
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Holidays
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Come join us in the main lobby for a children's New Year's Eve celebration! We'll make a craft and dance. We'll finish with a Noon Year's countdown, complete with confetti cannons! 
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          | 12 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Power Hour Gym @ Levi
        
                
      12:30pm–5:00pm
     
                              Levi Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Levi Library
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Health & Wellness
                       
                          Event Details:  
            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! 
 
                               Special Notes | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        30
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Power Hour Gym @ Levi
        
                
      12:30pm–5:00pm
     
                              Levi Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Levi Library
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Health & Wellness
                       
                          Event Details:  
            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! 
 
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          | 1 pm |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 2 pm |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children (Age 0-5), 
                  Children (Age 6-8), 
                  Tweens (Age 8-12)
               
                      Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
    
   
          
        Jan
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Play & Trade Day
        
                
      2:30pm–4:00pm
     
                              Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (OGR)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children (Age 0-5), 
                              Children (Age 6-8), 
                              Tweens (Age 8-12)
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Games
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Spend your Saturday at the library! Bring your favorite trading cards or board games so you can make new friends, learn new games, and have a blast! Games also provided by the library. 
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          | 3 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Adults, 
                  Adults-Seniors
               
                      East Shelby Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          East Shelby Library: Computer Classes
        
                
      3:00pm–4:00pm
     
                              East Shelby Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          East Shelby Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room A (ESB)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults, 
                              Adults-Seniors
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Computers and Technology
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      This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children (Age 0-5), 
                  Children (Age 6-8), 
                  Tweens (Age 8-12)
               
                      Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          LEGO Club
        
                
      3:30pm–4:30pm
     
                              Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (OGR)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children (Age 0-5), 
                              Children (Age 6-8), 
                              Tweens (Age 8-12)
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Games, 
                          STEAM arts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends!  
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          | 4 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Tweens (Age 8-12)
               
                      South Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          STEM Club
        
                
      4:00pm–5:00pm
     
                              South Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          South Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Area
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Tweens (Age 8-12)
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          STEAM stem
                       
                          Event Details:  
            South's STEM Club will look at different STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) topics each month, from bridges to solar power. 
                               Special Notes
              
              
  
      
            Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes. 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        29
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Cordova Writing Club
        
                
      4:00pm–5:30pm
     
                              Cordova Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Cordova Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (COR)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            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. 
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      This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children (Age 0-5), 
                  Children (Age 6-8), 
                  Tweens (Age 8-12)
               
                      Hollywood Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
    
   
          
        Jan
      
    
          
        2
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Storytimes at Hollywood
        
                
      4:00pm–5:00pm
     
                              Hollywood Library
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Hollywood Library
         
          Room: 
          Main Floor
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children (Age 0-5), 
                              Children (Age 6-8), 
                              Tweens (Age 8-12)
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Story Times
                       
                          Event Details:  
            📚✨ 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! 
                               Special Notes
              
  
      
            Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes. | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Adults, 
                  Adults-Seniors
               
                      Raleigh Library
                   
 
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
    
   
          
        Jan
      
    
          
        3
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          First Time Homebuyer's Session
        
                
      4:00pm–5:30pm
     
                              Raleigh Library
                           
 
              
          Library Branch: 
          Raleigh Library
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room (RAL)
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults, 
                              Adults-Seniors
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Community Information, 
                          Personal Finance
                       
                          Event Details:  
            When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy.  
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          | 5 pm |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 6 pm |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Connect Crew
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Dec
      
    
          
        31
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          The Writer's Block
        
                
      6:00pm–8:00pm
     
                              Connect Crew
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Connect Crew
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Outreach Event, 
                          Poetry and Writing
                       
                          Event Details:  
            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. 
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