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BOO! Read if you dare...

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Frayser Library
Program Type:
Holidays, Library Support
Age Group:
Teens

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.

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.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
CLOUD901
Age Group:
Teens

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

Special Notes

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.

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

Crafternoon

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Special Notes

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Festive Fact Finders: Monthly Crossword Puzzles

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy, Holidays
Age Group:
Teens

Want to test your knowledge with different subjects, from pop culture to history and fashion, maybe even learn something new? A crossword puzzle is a great way to do that! Even better with some friendly competition.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy, Holidays
Event Details:

Want to test your knowledge with different subjects, from pop culture to history and fashion, maybe even learn something new? A crossword puzzle is a great way to do that! Even better with some friendly competition.

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

Music Production: Music Therapy for Expression through Songwriting and Recording

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Join us for a creative music therapy session where teens will collaborate with each other and a board certified music therapist from The STAR Center, Inc. to write and record original songs!

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for a creative music therapy session where teens will collaborate with each other and a board certified music therapist from The STAR Center, Inc. to write and record original 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.

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

Switch It Up! Game Day

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Ready for some friendly competition this year! 2025 is the year of gaming! Let's have some fun playing video games. We'll have a different game for every month. Will you be the one to go home with bragging rights?

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Ready for some friendly competition this year! 2025 is the year of gaming! Let's have some fun playing video games. We'll have a different game for every month. Will you be the one to go home with bragging rights?

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cordova Writing Club

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome.

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Cozy Cossitt: Banned Book Edition

All Day
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Exhibits, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Welcome to Cozy Cossitt!

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!

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

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Event Details:

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

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

Regional One Healthy Start

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (CRE) at Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (CRE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
This event is in the "Teens" group

BOO! Read if you dare...

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Frayser Library
Program Type:
Holidays, Library Support
Age Group:
Teens

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.

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.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

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

Acting and Writing Workshop for Kids!

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, Music, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

In this fun and creative workshop, kids ages 8–12 will explore the world of acting and writing.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, Music, STEAM stem
Event Details:

In this fun and creative workshop, kids ages 8–12 will explore the world of acting and writing.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
CLOUD901
Age Group:
Teens

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

Special Notes

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.

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

Children's Nutrition and Fitness Class

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A & B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

This program is sponsored by the Memphis Youth Arts Initiative.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is sponsored by the Memphis Youth Arts Initiative.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Music Lab: Recording Basics

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Audio Production Lab at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Music, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

Get introduced to CLOUD901's Sound Mixing Lab and learn the basics needed for recording our city's next biggest hit!

Note: We do not allow cursing or inappropriate subject matter in the Music Lab.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Audio Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get introduced to CLOUD901's Sound Mixing Lab and learn the basics needed for recording our city's next biggest hit!

Note: We do not allow cursing or inappropriate subject matter in the Music Lab.

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.

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

Long Live the King!-Chess Club

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators.

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: Games
Event Details:

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators.

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.

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Cozy Cossitt: Banned Book Edition

All Day
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Exhibits, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Welcome to Cozy Cossitt!

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

BOO! Read if you dare...

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Frayser Library
Program Type:
Holidays, Library Support
Age Group:
Teens

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.

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.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

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

Whitehaven Garden Club

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cooking and Food, Gardening, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

The club will focus on engaging residents in collaborative gardening, learning about gardening and exploring garden ideas, while promoting a sense of community and improving environmental conditions. 

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food, Gardening, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event
Event Details:

The club will focus on engaging residents in collaborative gardening, learning about gardening and exploring garden ideas, while promoting a sense of community and improving environmental conditions. 

Special Notes

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
CLOUD901
Age Group:
Teens

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

Special Notes

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.

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

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

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: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Creative Customs: Button Making Bonanza - Monster Mash, Button Bash! (Halloween Buttons)

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

Button pins are used to express a plethora of things from achievement badges to showing pride in one's community. Whatever idea or statement you’d like to convey there’s a button for it.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Teen Area (OM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Button pins are used to express a plethora of things from achievement badges to showing pride in one's community. Whatever idea or statement you’d like to convey there’s a button for it.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Spooky Stories

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Holidays, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Got a spooky story you'd like to share? In this all-ages program, we'll spend some time crafting some thrilling tales to share around our "campfire." You can write your story, make it up on the spot, or read one out of a book! 

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: Holidays, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Got a spooky story you'd like to share? In this all-ages program, we'll spend some time crafting some thrilling tales to share around our "campfire." You can write your story, make it up on the spot, or read one out of a book! 

Special Notes

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.

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

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

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

 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

Open
Registration Required
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.