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

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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ALL AGES "SPOOKY" MOVIE MARATHON

11:00am–5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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: Holidays, Movies
Event Details:

Pregame for Halloween with an EPIC ALL DAY movie marathon! 

Come see the ALL AGES  classic comfort watches you love and find new favorites! 

Special Notes

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Bingo

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come join our Fun Thursday Bingo! You will enjoy the laughing, music, bingo games and the good time gathering. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Acting and Writing Workshop for Kids!

2:30pm–3:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, Music, STEAM stem
Event Details:

In this fun and creative workshop, kids ages 8–12 will explore the world of acting and writing.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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!

Dummies and Dragons

3:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
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

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Disaster UNO: 20 Players, 1 Winner!

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This isn’t your ordinary game of UNO — with up to 20 players, this is going to be wild, competitive, and full of surprises. We're using all the decks for a chaotic hour of Uno!

CLOUD901 FIRST Robotics Team: Interest Interview (30 mins)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Robotics Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's recruitment season for CLOUD901's community-based FIRST Robotics team! Teens are invited to meet 1 on 1 with our Robotics Coach to learn all about it.

What is FIRST Robotics?

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: 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!

Day of Play

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, Music
Event Details:

🎉 Join us at Hollywood for Day of Play! Every Thursday, we'll have an activity full of fun, creativity, and adventure!

Special Notes

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Piece and Harmony Puzzle Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Brainstorm Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is all about teamwork, focus, and fun as we tackle jigsaw puzzles of all shapes and sizes.

Special Notes

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Outreach - Dexter Elementary School

4:30pm–7:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Offsite Location
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Library Support, Outreach Event
Event Details:

Outreach - Dexter Elementary School - Literacy Night

CLOUD901 3D Printing Part 3: Preparing for a Successful Print

4:45pm–6:45pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this course, you'll dive into the amazing world of 3D printing. This class is perfect for teens who want to learn the fundamentals of how these incredible machines work and how to set them up for success. 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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CLOUD901 FIRST Robotics Team: Interest Interview (30 mins)

5:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Robotics Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's recruitment season for CLOUD901's community-based FIRST Robotics team! Teens are invited to meet 1 on 1 with our Robotics Coach to learn all about it.

What is FIRST Robotics?

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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How to Plot Your Fiction Novel 4-Part Series (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

You've got an idea for a novel, now what? This class will teach you several methods of plotting, including how to weave themes, characterization, and world building.