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May
25
2026
Mon
Closing
Memorial 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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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
May
26
2026
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:
Story Times
Event Details:
Come join us for storytime for caregivers and babies up to 18 months old. We will read stories, sing songs, and give the caregivers the opportunity to connect with each other. No groups please.
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)
Orange Mound Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
May
26
2026
Tue
Story Time!
10:30am–11:15am
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch:
Orange Mound Library
Room:
Children's Area (OM)
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type:
Story Times
Event Details:
Come and join us for a super cool story time!
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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group
Children (Age 0-5)
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
May
27
2026
Wed
Toddler Storytime
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:
Story Times
Event Details:
Toddlers will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! With a focus on early literacy skills, each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and more.
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
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
May
28
2026
Thu
MALS Elder Law Clinic For Seniors (60+)
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 seniors in the community to learn about legal issues affecting individuals who are aged 60 and older. Topics may include conservatorships, powers of attorney, advanced directives, estate pla
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
May
28
2026
Thu
Preschool 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 3-5.
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
Orange Mound Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
May
29
2026
Fri
Computer Literacy
10:30am–12:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch:
Orange Mound Library
Room:
Teen Area (OM)
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Computers and Technology,
STEAM stem
Event Details:
Learning how to use a computer can seem overwhelming at first, but it doesn’t have to be. This class focuses on practical, hands-on instruction designed to help participants feel more comfortable with technology.
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
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults
Raleigh 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
May
30
2026
Sat
MPL Comic Con 2026
10:00am–3:00pm
Raleigh Library
Library Branch:
Raleigh Library
Room:
Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Games
Event Details:
Hey fans of comics, movies, anime, manga, video games, and all things pop culture! Come check out local vendors offering art, comics, toys, prints, graphic novels, art supplies, knick-knacks, and more!
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
26
2026
Tue
BINGO
11:00am–12:00pm
Hollywood Library
Library Branch:
Hollywood Library
Room:
Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group:
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Lively BINGO game every 1st and 3rd Tuesday throughout the year.
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
May
29
2026
Fri
Sensory Storytime
11:00am–12:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type:
Story Times
Event Details:
Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges. This event is limited to the first 30 children. Please arrive early to secure your spot!
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
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8)
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
May
29
2026
Fri
Toddler/Preschool Story Time!
11:00am–12:00pm
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch:
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Literacy Instruction,
Music,
Story Times
Event Details:
Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!
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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
26
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: WEDNESDAYS 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
27
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 "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
26
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
30
2026
Sat
Spanish for Beginners
1:00pm–2:00pm
Cordova Library
Library Branch:
Cordova Library
Room:
Teen Innovation Center
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Language Classes
Event Details:
Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. No registration needed.
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
South Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group
May
28
2026
Thu
Fun Thursday Bingo
2:00pm–3:00pm
South Library
Library Branch:
South Library
Room:
Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Come join our monthly Thursday Bingo! This is where the fun games begin with great prizes for all our winners and a great time no matter what.
Special Notes
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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
29
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 "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
30
2026
Sat
On the Shelf and Silver Screen
2:00pm–5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Library Branch:
East Shelby Library
Room:
Meeting Room C (ESB)
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Adults-Seniors
Program Type:
Book Clubs,
Movies
Event Details:
For movie lovers and book lovers alike: have you ever had a book you've been wanting to read be made into a movie, only you want to read it before you watch it?
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)
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
May
27
2026
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,
STEAM stem
Event Details:
Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends!
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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens
Randolph Library
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
28
2026
Thu
Dummies and Dragons
3:30pm–5:30pm
Randolph Library
Library Branch:
Randolph Library
Room:
Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Do you like Dungeons and Dragons but don't know how to play? Great, neither do we! Come play a chaotic game where no one knows the rules but still have to win battles against unknown foes.
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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens
South Library
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
26
2026
Tue
Board Game Buffet
4:00pm–5:00pm
South Library
Library Branch:
South Library
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Teens are invited to try a different Board Game every two weeks at South. Card games, Dungeon Crawlers, Deck Builders, Strategy versus all-out chaos - it’s all on the table at Board game Buffet.
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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)
South Library
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
May
27
2026
Wed
South Branch Storytime
4:00pm–4:45pm
South Library
Library Branch:
South Library
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5),
Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Literacy Instruction,
Story Times
Event Details:
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!
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
May
27
2026
Wed
Wednesday Wonder Lab- Preschool STEM
4:30pm–5:30pm
Raleigh Library
Library Branch:
Raleigh Library
Room:
Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type:
STEAM stem,
Story Times
Event Details:
This weekly toddler class blends storytime magic with hands-on learning. Led by early childhood expert Amber Buggs, kids ages 2–5 will enjoy a lively picture book, and a creative literacy activity each week.
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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
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens
South 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
May
28
2026
Thu
Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South
4:00pm–4:45pm
South Library
Library Branch:
South Library
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8),
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens
Raleigh Library
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
May
29
2026
Fri
Nintendo Switch Game Night
4:00pm–5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Library Branch:
Raleigh Library
Room:
Teen Innovation Center
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12),
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Calling all gamers! Flex your skills and go head-to-head with other gamers at Raleigh's Nintendo Switch Game Night. We'll have the classics if you're feeling nostalgic, as well as some newer fan favorites.
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
26
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
27
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
27
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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