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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

Open

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

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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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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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

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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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

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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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!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Kitchen Nightmares: Entrepreneur Panel

2:30pm–4:30pm

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Raleigh Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

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.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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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