Local community routes

Memphis

In Memphis, build a routine around a library book club, a city sports league or a park volunteer shift.

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Find a group through a shared interest

Listings change. Confirm the language, audience, joining steps, current dates, cost and access details with the organiser.

Find a monthly library book club

Memphis Public Libraries lists adult book clubs at branches across the city. Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library’s Central Readers Club meets on the second Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; the library asks readers to check its calendar for current dates and selections.

Memphis Public Libraries: Library Book Clubs: current details

Join a city adult sports league

Memphis Parks offers adult leagues including softball, kickball, basketball, soccer, futsal, flag football and coed volleyball. Teams register for seasonal play, and some listed team fees and signup windows vary by sport. Contact the Athletic Office for exact dates, team formation and current registration before making plans.

Memphis Parks: Sports Leagues: current details

Volunteer with Memphis Parks

Memphis Parks accepts volunteer applications for roles such as greeters and coaches at city facilities, community centers, pools and senior centers. The application asks for references and permits background and reference checks if approved. Read the form and ask the department about current openings, location and commitment before applying.

Memphis Parks: Volunteer: current details

Read the Memphis guide to local groups