| Memphis Public Libraries

TEEN ZINE TAKE HOME (AND BRING BACK) KIT!

All Day

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Teen Innovation Center

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Poetry and Writing

Event Details:

Come grab a ZINE take home (and bring back) kit December 1st!

They will be available in our Teen Loft until they are all taken!

Step 1. Learn to make a zine!

Step 2. Make a Zine!

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

10:00am–12:00pm

Teens, Adults

Whitehaven Library

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library

Room: Meeting Room (WHI)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Job and Career, STEAM stem

Event Details:

Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises. Participants will be exposed to the basics of electricity and electronics theory and repair.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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.

FRC Robotics Team Meeting

2:00pm–8:00pm

Teens

CLOUD901

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: CLOUD901

Room: Robotics Zone

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: STEAM stem

Event Details:

This meeting is for teens who have joined the FRC Team 4764 – The Memphis MechWarriors.

Team members have the option to meet during the following times for skill-building sessions:

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.

Crafternoon

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Randolph Library

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: Randolph Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAN)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem

Event Details:

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

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.

Festive Fact Finders: Monthly Crossword Puzzles

4:00pm–5:00pm

Teens

Orange Mound Library

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy, Holidays

Event Details:

Want to test your knowledge with different subjects, from pop culture to history and fashion, maybe even learn something new? A crossword puzzle is a great way to do that! Even better with some friendly competition.

Music Production: Music Therapy for Expression through Songwriting and Recording

4:00pm–5:00pm

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Frayser Library

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Teen Area

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

Program Type: Music

Event Details:

Join us for a creative music therapy session where teens will collaborate with each other and a board certified music therapist from The STAR Center, Inc. to write and record original songs!

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.

Switch It Up! Game Day

4:00pm–5:00pm

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Orange Mound Library

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Meeting Room A (OM)

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

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Ready for some friendly competition this year! 2025 is the year of gaming! Let's have some fun playing video games. We'll have a different game for every month. Will you be the one to go home with bragging rights?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

After School Program @ Hollywood

4:00pm–5:30pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Hollywood Library

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: Hollywood Library

Room: Foyer

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games

Event Details:

Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Intro To Photography Basics

4:00pm–5:30pm

Teens

CLOUD901

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: CLOUD901

Room: Video Production Lab

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Intro to Photography Basics Program is perfect for any teen that has an interest in learning how to use a camera to take great pictures. Teens do not need to bring a camera as we provide all gear for the course.

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.

Sprint Toward Your Final Draft Wrap Up Party

5:30pm–6:30pm

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Raleigh Library

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Kitchen

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Literacy Instruction, STEAM arts

Event Details:

Join us as we wrap up the Sprint Toward Your First Draft event! We'll talk about our experiences writing, talk about plans for next year, and give out prizes!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Magazine Christmas Tree Workshop

6:00pm–8:00pm

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Participants will learn to fold magazines into the shape of Christmas trees. There will be spray paint and decorative items they can add to their trees.