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DIY Winter Arts and Crafts For Children

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

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Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Whether it’s creating a snowman art piece or handprint tree, this program provides a wonderful opportunity for children to dive into imaginative art projects.

How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: Levi Library

Room: Meeting Room (LEV)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Personal Finance

Registration Required

Event Details:

On February 19th at Levi Library from 1-3 p.m., Ms. ShaRhonda Warner, MSAC, a Financial Consultant will conduct a free community seminar for adults 50+ who want a smarter retirement plan.

Experience History With STEM Activities

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

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Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM stem

Event Details:

Explore the achievements of American inventors who have shaped the world through their innovations. Our aim is for participants to learn from these innovators by indulging in STEM activities.

Stacks & Facts: Memphis Black History Challenge

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Memphis Room 4th Floor at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Memphis Room 4th Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Black History Month, History/Genealogy

Event Details:

It’s back! Join us for the Second Annual Memphis Black History Trivia Night on February 25 at 6:00 PM.

The 1920s: Langston Hughes' 125th Birthday Celebration

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room A & B (FRA) at Frayser Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Author Events, Black History Month, Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy, Literature Classes, Music, Poetry and Writing

Event Details:

Join us for a vibrant tribute to the "Poet Laureate of Harlem" as we celebrate the 125th birthday of Langston Hughes.

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MPL Repair Cafe - Spring

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.

Event Details:

Don't Throw it Out, Fix it!

Bingo Wednesday @ Levi (MLGW Edition!)

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm

Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: Levi Library

Room: Meeting Room (LEV)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday! MLGW representative Jennifer Price will be our special Bingo caller! Come share in the fun!

Gnome Story Time

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Children's Department

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times

Event Details:

Tiny hats. Big magic. 🌱📚

Spring Mixer

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Outdoor Grounds (RAN) at Randolph Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: Randolph Library

Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (RAN)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Music, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event

Event Details:

Join us for our community Spring Mixer. We will be planting herbs in our new garden beds. Leave your mark with paint pens to decorate garden beds & chalk to decorate the sidewalks.

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10 am			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Together: Coffee, Tea, and Chat / Juntos: Café, té y conversación 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors East Shelby Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Open Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Meeting Room A & B (ESB) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Neighborhood Events Registration Required Event Details: English: Do you work with multilingual communities in the 901 area? Do you want to work with multilingual communities in the future? Would you like to connect and partner with others who work with similar communities? Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. 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 "Teens" group JobLINC @ Raleigh Young Adult Career & College Resource Fair 10:00am–2:00pm Teens JobLINC Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: JobLINC Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Information, Job and Career Event Details: Looking for career support? Stop by the JobLINC Booth at the Raleigh Library's Young Adult Career & College Resource Fair. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Young Adult Career and College Resource Fair 10:00am–2:00pm Teens, Adults Raleigh Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: College Preparation, Community Information, Job and Career Event Details: Explore local employers, colleges, trade schools, training programs, and community opportunities all in one lively, low-pressure event designed just for teens and young adults. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. 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.
11 am			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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Music Share: Listen & Learn Series 11:00am–1:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Cossitt Library Open Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Open Library Branch: Cossitt Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts Registration Required Event Details: The Listen & Learn Series is a free, public, artist-led music experience centered on the sounds, instruments, and musical traditions that shape Memphis music. 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.
12 pm			This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Raleigh Library Community Photography Club 12:00pm–2:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Raleigh Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Open Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Family Learning Lab Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts Registration Required Event Details: The Raleigh Library Community Photography Club is a monthly meet-up designed to connect aspiring and experienced photographers of all ages through themed photo challenges, skill-building sessions, and community-focused storytelling. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
1 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Freebie Fridays 1:30pm–4:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Connect Crew Offsite Event 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: Connect Crew Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, Library Support, Literacy Instruction, Outreach Event Event Details: Connect Crew will be present to share free books and library resources for the students and residents in the Whitehaven community! This event will occur in the parking lot next to Brown Baptist, near the Southland Mall.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group PodBox Quarterly Meetup: Navigating Media’s Next Chapter 4:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Cossitt Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: Cossitt Library Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Cultural Awareness Event Details: PodBox Quarterly returns to Cossitt Library with a dynamic gathering for creators, storytellers, and media professionals ready to engage with the real shifts happening across today’s media landscape.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Raleigh Open Studio: Film & Photo Lab 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Raleigh Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Registration Closed Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Family Learning Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, STEAM arts Registration Required Event Details: The Raleigh Open Studio Lab is a creative drop-in space designed for filmmakers, photographers, and content creators to edit, create, and grow. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation. 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.

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