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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!

Second Saturday Legal Advice 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:

10 AM to 11 AM is the Clinic Intake Time

Homework Help with Ms. Rebekah!

10:00am–2:00pm

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

Frayser Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Main Floor

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

Program Type: Library Support

Registration Required

Event Details:

Need a hand with homework? The Frayser Library is here to help!

Students in 1st through 3rd grade are invited to get one-on-one assistance from Ms. Rebekah on their homework assignments!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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

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.

Moving & Grooving: Line Dancing at Frayser Library

10:30am–11:45am

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Frayser Library

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music

Event Details:

Get ready to move and groove as you step to the beat of your favorite 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.

Japanese Culture Club

10:30am–12:00pm

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

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Lobby

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

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

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.

World Families - Celebrating All the Places We're From

11:00am–11:45am

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

Cordova Library

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, Cultural Awareness, Story Times

Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for World Families - Celebrating All the Places You're from.

All of us are from someplace. Most of us are from lots of places. Come celebrate everywhere you're from.

S.T.A.R.T H.E.R.E. Youth Mentorship Program

11:00am–1:00pm

Teens, Adults

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Lobby-

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Job and Career

Registration Required

Event Details:

Skill Training and Resourceful Teaching Helping Everyone Reach Entrepreneurship or START HERE is a mentorship program helping youth ages 13-21 in the areas of job readiness, financial literacy and advance life skills.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Get Your Groove On Line Dancing Sessions!

11:30am–1:00pm

Adults-Seniors

Whitehaven Library

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library

Age Group: Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

It’s not only working out and burning calories, but also dancing and having fun! Join our classes on the second Saturday, February through November.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

STEAM 101: A LESSON IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS and MATH

12:00pm–1:00pm

Teens

North Library

Library Branch: North Library

Room: Teen Innovation Center

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: STEAM stem

Event Details:

Teens along with family members are asked to join North in a fun steam activity which will allow them to use their critical thinking, problem solving , and creativity skills.

Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Experiments

1:00pm–3:00pm

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: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, Music, STEAM arts

Event Details:

Step into the unknown at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Experiments, where experimentation and inspiration meet in the most unexpected ways.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Explore Memphest

1:00pm–4:00pm

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

Gaston Park Library

Library Branch: Gaston Park Library

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

Program Type: Community Information, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Library Support, Music, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city! Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

One Room School House Crochet Class

1:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

Raleigh Library

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

If you've ever wanted to join a guild or informal crocheting group but don't know where to start, then you've come to the right place. Beginners and advance crocheters are welcome to share ideas and join the fun.

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.

Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Citizenship/ESL

Event Details:

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

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Saturday at The Movies

2:00pm–4:00pm

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

Frayser Library

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room A (FRA)

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

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Join us on Saturday at the Frayser branch library for an exciting animated adventure where a daring, whiskered hero sets off on a quest to discover the true meaning of bravery, friendship, and making every moment count!

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.

Shakespeare Shoutout Series- Much Ado About Nothing

2:45pm–4:30pm

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

Raleigh Library

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAL)

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

Program Type: Theater

Event Details:

9th Annual Free Autumn Shout-Out Shakespeare

Much Ado About Nothing

Comedy by William Shakespeare

directed by Stephanie Shine

Lego Club

3:00pm–4:00pm

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

Randolph Library

Library Branch: Randolph Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAN)

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

Program Type: Games, STEAM stem

Event Details:

Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library on the second Saturday of each month for Lego Club!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

South Branch Storytime

4:00pm–4:45pm

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

South Library

Library Branch: South Library

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times

Event Details:

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a craft!

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.

Silent Book Club: Audiobook Walk @ Tom Lee Park

4:00pm–6:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cossitt Library

Open

Registration Required

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Room: Offsite Location

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Book Clubs

Registration Required

Event Details:

Silent Book Club is celebrating its 10 year Anniversary with a Readathon Weekend! Be a part of the celebration with Cossitt Library - Silent Book Club by joining us for an Audiobook Walk at Tom Lee Park.