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Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Orange Mound Library
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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Children's Area (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come and see what new characters are hidden between the shelves this month. Can you find them all? 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sit & Stitch

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you interested in crocheting or knitting? If so, this program is for you. Memphis Yarnworks is hosting a Sit & Stitch session. Please bring your own supplies.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Inger Upchurch Infant and Early Childhood Conference

10:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Join Memphis Public Libraries and Friends of the Library at the Inger Upchurch Infant and Early Childhood Conference.  There will be two workshops, as well as resources for caregivers and childcare professionals, giveaways, food and more!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Frayser Friend Meeting

10:15am - 11:30am
Adults
Frayser Library
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Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Support
Event Details:

The highlight of this meeting is an update on the new Frayser Library and upcoming programs.


 

Need to renew, update, or join the Friends? No problem!! 
 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Cherokee Sewing Club

10:30am - 11:45am
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cherokee Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This is a small, project based sewing class, aimed at beginners and people just learning to sew, although more experienced sewers will have fun too!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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AI Art for Beginners

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Learn about AI art with this free program! No computer skills are needed to participate! Just bring yourself. We'll have live demos with AI tools and lots of opportunity for audience participation. 

 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Japanese Culture Club

10:30am - 12:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Program Type: Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Family Fun - Origami Day

11:00am - 11:45am
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
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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, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Origami Day!  Hear stories and learn about the history of Origami.  Then learn to make easy origami animals.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Vinyasa Yoga with Marcella Simien

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Orange Mound Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us on November 2, 11am-12pm at the Orange Mound Branch for Vinyasa Yoga with Marcella Simien!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Workshop: The Inger Upchurch Infant and Early Childhood Conference

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

This workshop takes place during the Inger Upchurch Infant and Early Childhood Conference.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Language Learning Class (ELL)

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Parkway Village Library
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Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Classes
Event Details:

Literacy Mid-South is teaching an English Language Learning Class (ELL) for those seeking to improve their English language skills. The class meets Monday and Saturday from 11:00 to 12:30. 

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.

LEGO CLUB

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
East Shelby Library
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Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

We provide the Lego bricks and you make the creations. Come get your build on!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Meet the Authors - Jalen and James Hines

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
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Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Cultural Awareness, Story Times
Event Details:

Meet Jalen and James Hines. Authors of over 17 children's books. Hear how the two brothers from the Raleigh community began their journey of becoming published authors. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Frayser Book Club

12:00pm - 1:15pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
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Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join the Frayser Book Club for a lively book discussion! Listen and discuss plot points, writing style, and hidden messages in the novel.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

AARP Senior Game Day

12:00pm - 5:30pm
Adults
North Library
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Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Relax with friends during an afternoon of fun and games.

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafternoon! - Super Hero Capes

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Orange Mound Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all superheroes! Ready to create your very own cape and unleash your superpowers? Join us for a fun-filled crafternoon cape-making class! We’ll help you cut out and decorate your cape with all kinds of fun and colorful materials.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

South Movie Day

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
South Library
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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Come join us to watch the fantastic movie/musical the COLOR PURPLE starting Fantasia and Taraji P Henson. You will laugh cry and enjoy the gathering.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group.

Cherokee Sewing Club

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cherokee Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This is a small, project based sewing class, aimed at beginners and people just learning to sew, although more experienced sewers will have fun too!

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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Need help with your phone, laptop, tablet, email, photos, videos, etc.? Come to the library for free one on-one tech support!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read a page from the suggested book aloud.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Memphis Library Foundation

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This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Anime Matinee

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Orange Mound Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Want to find others that are into anime just like you? Maybe you want to introduce someone you know to the culture. Maybe you've binged all of these great movies and just want a chill space to watch them again.

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Movie Days at East Shelby Library

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
East Shelby Library
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Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the East Shelby Library for a movie day every other Saturday from 3-5 PM. What adventures will you experience that day? You'll have to come see the movie to find out!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Life After High School: ACT Prep

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College Preparation, Job and Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

In this 3-Part Workshop, instructors with 901 Prep will provide attendees with overall test-taking strategies, specialized lessons on all 4 parts of the ACT exam, and a full-length ACT exam and evaluation.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cordova Fall Movie Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Cordova Library
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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for the 2nd annual Cordova Fall Movie Night! 

We will have excited movies, snacks, and movie box giveaways!

Outdoor movie nights will take place next to the book drop and indoor movie nights will be in Room A.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.