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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
May
7
2026
Thu
MALS Pro Se Divorce Clinic
10:00am–12:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room:
Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Event Details:
This FREE legal clinic provides an opportunity for individuals to learn about how to obtain a divorce without hiring an attorney. Following an educational presentation from Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2026
Fri
Designing with Canva.com
10:30am–12:30pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room:
2nd Floor Reading Area
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Event Details:
Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés. It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
9
2026
Sat
Second Saturday Legal Advice Clinic
10:00am–12:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room:
Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Event Details:
10 AM to 11 AM is the Clinic Intake Time
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Hollywood Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
May
6
2026
Wed
Easy Step by Step Computer Class
11:00am–12:30pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch:
Hollywood Library
Room:
Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Event Details:
This is an ongoing class for beginners and those with little experience with computers. This class will be held from 11-12:30 on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
May
9
2026
Sat
SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY Meeting
11:00am–12:30pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch:
Orange Mound Library
Room:
Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness,
History/Genealogy
Event Details:
The SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY organized in January 2015. It is an informal group of like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who gather to discuss, share, and learn how to preserve and document family history.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
May
5
2026
Tue
Notary Services
12:00pm–2:00pm
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Library Branch:
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Room:
Meeting Room (CRE)
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Event Details:
Event DetailsMemphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours: TUESDAY from Noon – 2 PM at the Cornelia Crenshaw Branch Library.
Special Notes
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
May
6
2026
Wed
Notary Services
12:00pm–2:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room:
3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Event Details:
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.
Special Notes
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Hollywood Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
May
4
2026
Mon
Chair Yoga
1:30pm–2:30pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch:
Hollywood Library
Room:
Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
This is an ongoing Chair yoga class which is offered every Monday from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
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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
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
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
May
5
2026
Tue
Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler!
1:00pm–3:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch:
Orange Mound Library
Room:
Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness,
History/Genealogy,
Neighborhood Events
Event Details:
Have questions about genealogy? Wondering how to find that long-lost ancestor? Just getting started on your family history research journey? Have no fear...Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays are here!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
6
2026
Wed
Mental Health (Lunch) Break: Suicide Prevention—Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
1:00pm–2:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room:
L-56 Training Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Lincoln Coffman, Lifeline Coordinator with Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, continues a 6-part monthly series addressing important topics in mental health, addiction and recovery.
Special Notes
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Colorcopia
1:00pm–2:00pm
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch:
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room:
Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Colorcopia is an engaging program specifically designed for adults and senior groups residing in independent living communities, libraries, and various other organizations.
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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
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
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
May
8
2026
Fri
Chess Club @ OGR
2:30pm–4:30pm
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch:
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room:
Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Join us for two-hours of casual chess. Players of all levels and ages welcome. Participation is first come, first served as space allows.
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.
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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
May
4
2026
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club
3:00pm–5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Library Branch:
East Shelby Library
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:
Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!
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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
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
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
May
8
2026
Fri
King's Court Chess Club
3:00pm–5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Library Branch:
Raleigh Library
Room:
Family Learning Lab
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
East Shelby Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
8
2026
Fri
The Clothesline: A Writing Workspace
3:00pm–5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Library Branch:
East Shelby Library
Room:
Meeting Room C (ESB)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Literature Classes,
Poetry and Writing
Event Details:
Join us for a writing workspace where you can work to complete individual projects, follow a weekly prompt, or recharge your writerly battery by reading.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
4
2026
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.
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
May
5
2026
Tue
Long Live the King!-Chess Club
6:00pm–7:30pm
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),
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
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.
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
May
6
2026
Wed
Raleigh Open Studio: Film & Photo Lab
6:00pm–7:30pm
Raleigh Library
Library Branch:
Raleigh Library
Room:
Family Learning Lab
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Community Information,
STEAM arts
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
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
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
May
6
2026
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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