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Library and Lattes (Hot Cocoa Edition)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm

Teen Area at Frayser Library

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Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cooking and Food, Holidays, Library Support

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Cocoa, Conversation, and Chapters

From Dull to Amazing: Beginner Photoshop Editing

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Cossitt Library

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Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Job and Career, STEAM arts, STEAM stem

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This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to Adobe Photoshop through a hands-on, step-by-step project. Attendees will start with a dull, unedited photo and transform it into a vibrant, visually compelling image.

DIY Winter Arts and Crafts For Children

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library

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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

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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.

The Mountaintop Collection Exhibit

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library

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

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Library Branch: North Library

Room: Meeting Room (NOR)

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

Program Type: Exhibits, History/Genealogy

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Take a tour of The Mountaintop Collection Exhibit at the North Branch Public Library February 2 through February 5,2026.

Learning Symptoms and Risks of Heart Disease

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Kitchen at Raleigh Library

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Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Kitchen

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

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Presented by Methodist North Hospital Certified Professional, this class is a discussion about heart disease symptoms which include chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue and dizziness.

The 1920s: Fancy Footwork

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:15pm

Meeting Room A (FRA) at Frayser Library

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

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Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room A (FRA)

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

Program Type: Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Music

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Step into the Jazz Age and get moving with the instructors from Collage Dance Memphis!

Go Red Day

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm

Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library

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Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: Levi Library

Room: Meeting Room (LEV)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

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Do you know the eight life's essentials for managing your blood pressure? Please join us at Levi on Feb. 13, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. to learn the tips to help manage this silent killer of 664,470 deaths in the US in 2023.

What's The Tea?

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library

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Teens

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Library Branch: Levi Library

Room: Meeting Room (LEV)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cooking and Food

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Discover the art and joy of crafting your own tea blends in this hands-on DIY Tea Making Program.

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

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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: 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.

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All Day	Closing Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday - All Libraries Closed All Day Some Branches 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
10 am		This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Babies and Books 10:15am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Toddler Storytime 10:15am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group MALS Elder Law Clinic For Seniors (60+) 10:00am–12:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Getting Started with Microsoft Excel 10:30am–12:30pm Teens, Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 2nd Floor Reading Area Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Registration Required Event Details: Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including:
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 Sensory Storytime 11:00am–12:00pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Notary Services 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Seed Library Presents: Colorcopia 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening Registration Required Event Details: Join us every third Tuesday of the month 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! 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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3 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Memphis Fair Housing Center: Free Legal Advice Clinic 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Legal Assistance Event Details: Hosted by the Memphis Fair Housing Center, a division of Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc., this FREE legal clinic provides an opportunity for individuals to learn more about their housing rights. Attorneys from Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc.
4 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 Sounds from the Stacks: Harper & Harrison 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Lobby Stage Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Music Event Details: Join us at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library for the music of Harper & Harrison! As part of our concert series, Sounds from the Stacks, we are inviting the public to enjoy the vocal stylings from Memphis' own Yolanda Harper. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
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6 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 Long Live the King!-Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group SCORE: SBA Certifications 6:00pm–7:15pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Business Assistance Event Details: Eric Terrell, an SBA representative, in conjunction with SCORE, will present information on 1. How to Market to the Federal Government 2. Women Owned Certification 3. Hubzone Certification 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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