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Walk a Mile and Get a Free Book!

10:00am–11:00am

Adults

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Walk a mile and get a free book! We are going to walk from the library entrance, complete the walking path around the Bert Ferguson community center (approx. 1 mile), and return to the library.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Sit & Stitch

10:00am–12:00pm

Adults

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc.

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.

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

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Frayser Friends of the Library Meeting

10:15am–11:30am

Adults

Frayser Library

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Library Support

Event Details:

Support your library! Join the Frayser Friends of the Library monthly meeting. Learn about upcoming programs, events, and more arriving at your Frayser Library.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Boot Camp Fitness

10:30am–11:30am

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

Connect Crew

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Connect Crew

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

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach Event

Event Details:

Connect Crew will be hosting a fitness boot camp every first Saturday at David Carnes Park! The fitness activities will occur near the fitness equipment area.

Books and Brunch

11:00am–12:00pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Whitehaven Library

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Book Clubs, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event

Event Details:

Goals & Desired outcomes:

Special Notes

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My Story's Song

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: Cultural Awareness, Music, Story Times

Event Details:

Come to this special story time featuring Memphis musicians!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Lego Club

12:00pm–1:00pm

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

East Shelby Library

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 come with the creations!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Frayser Book Club

12:00pm–1:15pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Frayser Library

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Conference 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.

Your Story, Your Power: A 6 week Journey to Finding Your Inner Monologue.

12:00pm–1:30pm

Teens, Adults

Cossitt Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Your Story, Your Power: A 6 week Journey to Finding Your Inner Monologue with ANN PERRY WALLACE.

October 8, 15, 29 and November 1, 8, and 15

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Spanish for Beginners

1:00pm–2:00pm

Adults

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Teen Innovation Center

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Language Classes

Event Details:

Learn Spanish for free in this beginner-friendly class for adults! Instructional materials provided at the start of every class. No registration needed.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Line Dancing with Craig

1:00pm–2:30pm

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

South Library

Library Branch: South Library

Room: Main Floor

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

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music

Event Details:

Come along to learn great new moves while exercising and having a great time while dancing! It'll help stimulate your mind and improve your body tone.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Cherokee Sewing Club

1:30pm–3:30pm

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Cherokee Library

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

Library Branch: Cherokee Library

Room: Meeting Room (CHE)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc.

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Cherokee Sewing Club meets once per month. Both morning and afternoon meetings will make the same project, please sign up for only one!

Special Notes

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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.

First Time Homebuyer's Session

4:00pm–5:30pm

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Raleigh Library

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAL)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance

Registration Required

Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy.