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Embracing Autism

10:00am–11:00am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Homework Help with Ms. Rebekah!

10:00am–2:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Frayser Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Library Support
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a hand with homework? The Frayser Library is here to help!

Students in 1st through 3rd grade are invited to get one-on-one assistance from Ms. Rebekah on their homework assignments!

Special Notes

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This event is in the "Teens" group

BOO! Read if you dare...

10:00am–6:00pm
Teens
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Holidays, Library Support
Event Details:

Calling all teens who love a good scare or a heart-pounding thriller! In this special library program, you’ll choose a mystery book without seeing the cover, title, or author.

Special Notes

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Happy Halloween party

11:00am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for a Happy Halloween party.

Decorate a pumpkin!  Go trick or treating in the library!  Facepaint!  And of course, Stories!

For all ages and no registration is needed.

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Beginners Computer Class

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (CRE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Learn basic computer skills, explore online tutorials, courses, and resources that cover essential topics like software usage, internet safety, and hardware understanding.

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The Historic Orange Mound Lecture Series with Dr. Charles Williams: The Schools in Orange Mound

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for The Historic Orange Mound Lectures led by anthropologist, Dr. Charles Williams. Dr.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

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5th Annual Harvest Festival!

11:00am–1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (WHI)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, Holidays, Music, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us at the Whitehaven Branch Library on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for our 5th Annual Harvest Festival!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Raleigh Community Photography Club

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Raleigh 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

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The Haunting Hour

1:30pm–2:30pm
Teens
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Step into the shadows...

Come out for an intense, creepy, and chilling hour of fear-charged challenges.

Will you face your fears — or flee from them?

Enter the Haunting Hour and test your bravery... if you dare.

Special Notes

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DIY Series--Spooky Season Shirts!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Levi Library
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to craft the most fang-tastic t-shirts with our Cricut T-Shirt Designing Program—Halloween style!

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Kitchen Nightmares: Entrepreneur Panel

2:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Business Assistance, Cooking and Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hear from entrepreneurs who've overcome financial, mental, and operational challenges. Gain resilience strategies and encouragement. 

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Memphis Library Foundation

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East Shelby Library : Movie Day

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Meeting Room A transforms into a theater every other Saturday. Let us know your favorite part of the movie when the curtain closes! 

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Orange Mound Chess Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games