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St. Jude's Memphis Marathon Weekend (Outreach)

8:00am–4:00pm

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

Levi Library

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Levi Library

Room: Offsite Location

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

Program Type: Outreach Event

Event Details:

As part of our outreach, Levi Library will be participating in St. Jude's Memphis Marathon on Dec. 6!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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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.

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

10:00am–4:00pm

Orange Mound Library

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Genealogy Room (OM)

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy

Event Details:

Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.

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.

A Visit from Santa

12:00pm–2:00pm

Children (Age 0-5)

Cherokee Library

Library Branch: Cherokee Library

Room: Meeting Room (CHE)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)

Program Type: Holidays, Neighborhood Events

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Walking in a Winter Candy Land

12:00pm–4:00pm

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

Randolph Library

Library Branch: Randolph Library

Room: Main Floor

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

Program Type: Games, Holidays, Music, Neighborhood Events, Story Times

Event Details:

Join us for a walk down Candy Cane Lane as we celebrate the winter holiday season with food, music, life sized Candy Land, and a visit from someone magical.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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From Imperfect to Iconic: A Four-Week Fashion Experience Inspired by Theo Huxtable

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

Cossitt Library

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

Library Branch: Cossitt Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc.

Registration Required

Event Details:

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Life After High School: College Essays

1:00pm–3:00pm

Teens

CLOUD901

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: CLOUD901

Room: Performance Stage

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: College Preparation

Registration Required

Event Details:

What topic should I choose? How personal should it be? Who will read it? Are there topics I should avoid? These are just a few questions students have about the college essay.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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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

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FUN GAME DAY FOR TEENS

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens

North Library

Library Branch: North Library

Room: Meeting Room (NOR)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

If you are a teenager and looking for a safe place for fun, join us in game activities, including board games. You will have a great time.

Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

2:00pm–4:00pm

Adults

Cordova Library

Library Branch: Cordova Library

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.

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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: Cultural Awareness, Movies

Event Details:

Join us on Saturday at the Frayser branch library to view a movie for all the family to enjoy! Refreshments will be served. Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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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Play & Trade Day

2:30pm–4:00pm

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

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

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

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Spend your Saturday at the library! Bring your favorite trading cards or board games so you can make new friends, learn new games, and have a blast! Games also provided by the library.

East Shelby Library: Movie Day

3:00pm–5:00pm

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

East Shelby Library

Library Branch: East Shelby Library

Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)

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

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Meeting Room A transforms into a theater every other Saturday. Let us know your favorite part of the movie when the curtain closes!

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

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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.

Spoken Word/Open Mic Night (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning)

6:00pm–8:00pm

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Lobby Stage

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Poetry and Writing, Theater

Event Details:

Join us for Spoken Word/Open Mic night as performers (pros and amateurs) take the stage with poetry, prose, music, song and comedy.

And the audience....you get to sit back and enjoy.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.