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Cozy Cossitt: Banned Book Edition

All Day

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cossitt Library

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

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

Program Type: Exhibits, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

Welcome to Cozy Cossitt!

MALS Domestic Violence Clinic

10:00am–12:00pm

Adults

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Legal Assistance

Event Details:

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive and/or coercive behavior used to gain or keep power and control of another person. It can include legal and illegal acts that undermine the victim’s sense of safety, self, and free will.

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.

Photograph Notice

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Designing with Canva.com

10:30am–12:30pm

Adults

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: 2nd Floor Reading Area

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Computers and Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés. It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers.

Sensory Story Time

11:00am–12:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Story Times

Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Story Time!

11:00am–12:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times

Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!

Cancelled

The Orange Mound Garden Club (OMGC)

1:00pm–2:30pm

Teens, Adults

Orange Mound Library

Cancelled

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Meeting Room A (OM)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Gardening

Event Details:

Love gardening? So do we! Join the Orange Mound Garden Club (OMGC) and connect with fellow plant lovers. Whether you’ve got extra plants, cuttings, or seeds to share, or just want to chat about all things green, this is the place for you.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Decorating Pumpkins with Cynthia

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cordova Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Meeting Room (COR)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join first time presenter Cynthia D. to get in the spirit of Halloween. On Friday, October 10 at 2:00, we will be using baubles, embellishments, and flair to decorate pumpkins for the holiday.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

MALS - Consumer/Benefits/Tax Advice Clinic

2:00pm–4:00pm

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Whitehaven Library

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Legal Assistance

Event Details:

Memphis Area Legal Service offers free consultations to the public each second Friday of the month at 2pm. Appointments are by first come, first served.

Creating Captivating Curb Appeal: Taking Your Garden From So-so to Whoa

2:30pm–3:30pm

Adults

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening

Registration Required

Event Details:

Kim is an avid gardener, garden speaker, retired teacher, tedx speaker, and founder of Experience Memphis Gardens.She believes that garden walks have the power to transform our communities by beautifying, building community pride, and bringing gar

King's Court Chess Club

3:00pm–5:00pm

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Raleigh Library

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

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

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Welcome to the King’s Court Chess Club, where strategy meets community!

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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Ready, Set, Switch!

3:30pm–5:00pm

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Randolph Library

Library Branch: Randolph Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAN)

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

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Games

Event Details:

Fridays are for fun! Unwind after a long school week and join us for an afternoon of gaming and snacks.

LEGO of Your Imagination

4:00pm–5:00pm

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

Raleigh Library

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

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

Program Type: Games, STEAM arts

Event Details:

Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Storytimes at Hollywood

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Hollywood Library

Library Branch: Hollywood Library

Room: Main Floor

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Story Times

Event Details:

📚✨ Join Us for Storytime at Hollywood! Spark your child’s imagination with stories and crafts! 🎶📖 Whether you're a regular or it's your first visit, everyone is welcome to come share the magic of stories!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Elements of Feature Screenwriting 4-Part Series (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning)

5:00pm–6:00pm

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Raleigh Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAL)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Movies, Poetry and Writing

Registration Required

Event Details:

Students will learn the basics of screenwriting, including familiarizing themselves with the formatting of a screenplay page and understanding how to take an idea and turn it into a cinematic story.