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Knot Just Yarn: Frayser Crochet Club

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come join the new Crochet Group at Frayser Library. It’s a relaxed place to hang out, get help with projects, and swap yarn with others who love to crochet or knit. Everyone is welcome no matter your skill level.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Come join the new Crochet Group at Frayser Library. It’s a relaxed place to hang out, get help with projects, and swap yarn with others who love to crochet or knit. Everyone is welcome no matter your skill level.

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Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Manhood 901 (Empowerment Workshop for Young Teen Males)

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Conference Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Community Information
Age Group:
Teens

Manhood 101 is an empowerment workshop for young males ages 13-19. The workshop purpose is to help guide males in their transition to adulthood by teaching essential life skills, providing mentorship, and fostering character development. 

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Information
Event Details:

Manhood 101 is an empowerment workshop for young males ages 13-19. The workshop purpose is to help guide males in their transition to adulthood by teaching essential life skills, providing mentorship, and fostering character development. 

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

A Poetry Series: Embodying Your Narrative (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning)

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Unleash your voice with a dynamic choreopoem series dedicated to transforming personal experiences into powerful performances.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your voice with a dynamic choreopoem series dedicated to transforming personal experiences into powerful performances.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
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South Branch Friends of the Library Sale

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
South Library
Program Type:
Library Support
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

A huge selection of second-hand books will be on sale at discount prices with all proceeds benefiting the South Branch of the Memphis Public Library through our local Friends group.  

Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Library Support
Event Details:

A huge selection of second-hand books will be on sale at discount prices with all proceeds benefiting the South Branch of the Memphis Public Library through our local Friends group.  

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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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.

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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

Registration Closed
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.

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

Raleigh Community Photography Club

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Learning Lab at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Raleigh Community Photography Club is a monthly meet-up designed to connect aspiring and experienced photographers of all ages through themed photo challenges, skill-building sessions, and community-focused storytelling.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Raleigh Community Photography Club is a monthly meet-up designed to connect aspiring and experienced photographers of all ages through themed photo challenges, skill-building sessions, and community-focused storytelling.

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

The College Cash Blueprint: Scholarships

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
College Preparation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

🎉 LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL SERIES 🎉

Session 1: The College Cash Blueprint: Scholarships

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: College Preparation
Registration Required
Event Details:

🎉 LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL SERIES 🎉

Session 1: The College Cash Blueprint: Scholarships

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Movie Day @ Levi

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Every third Saturday, customers of all ages will get to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn and beverages. Please join us if you are interested, and make sure to spread the word!

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Every third Saturday, customers of all ages will get to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn and beverages. Please join us if you are interested, and make sure to spread the word!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Photograph Notice

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

Golden Stitches

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Family Learning Lab at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Sewing with our sewing group! 

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Sewing with our sewing group! 

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

Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Job and Career, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises. Participants will be exposed to the basics of electricity and electronics theory and repair.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Job and Career, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises. Participants will be exposed to the basics of electricity and electronics theory and repair.

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

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Resume Workshop

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Applying for jobs? Bring in your existing resume for review or create a brand-new resume using the Peterson's resume builder.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Event Details:

Applying for jobs? Bring in your existing resume for review or create a brand-new resume using the Peterson's resume builder.

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

The Clothesline: A Writing Workspace

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

The Clothesline is a space designed for writers to come together to work. Bring whatever short story, novel, comic, or essay you're working on and join us for two hours of writing time!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room C (ESB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Literacy Instruction, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

The Clothesline is a space designed for writers to come together to work. Bring whatever short story, novel, comic, or essay you're working on and join us for two hours of writing time!

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, November 17, 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

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Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, November 18, 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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

TN Health Department Opioid Response Team Table

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
South Library
Program Type:
Community Information
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

The Tennessee Health Department Opioid Response Team will be in branch to provide community members with overdose prevention and education information.

Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information
Event Details:

The Tennessee Health Department Opioid Response Team will be in branch to provide community members with overdose prevention and education information.

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

AI for Fresh Eyes

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Do you have any burning AI questions, but not quite sure where to start? Come to the North Branch Library, and we'll help you get started in your AI journey.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have any burning AI questions, but not quite sure where to start? Come to the North Branch Library, and we'll help you get started in your AI journey.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Music Lab: Recording Basics

Tuesday, November 18, 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.

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

A Wider Angle Film Series: ATANARJUAT: THE FAST RUNNER

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

For November, A Wider Angle, our monthly film series highlighting independent global cinema, is proud to present a special screening of the 2001 Canadian epic Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

For November, A Wider Angle, our monthly film series highlighting independent global cinema, is proud to present a special screening of the 2001 Canadian epic Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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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, November 18, 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.

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

Dungeons & Dragons @ Randolph: Beginner's Campaign (SESSION 4)

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Games, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Are you curious about Dungeons & Dragons but never had the chance to play a game? Look no further! Join our game table and roll some dice at the Randolph Library! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you curious about Dungeons & Dragons but never had the chance to play a game? Look no further! Join our game table and roll some dice at the Randolph Library! 

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

Scarecrow Paper Craft

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Family Learning Lab at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Let's have fun and celebrate the fall season by doing this scarecrow craft. This family scarecrow arts and crafts will bring everyone together to create a handmade scarecrow figure.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let's have fun and celebrate the fall season by doing this scarecrow craft. This family scarecrow arts and crafts will bring everyone together to create a handmade scarecrow figure.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Teens" group

What's up Wednesdays

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Area at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Library Support
Age Group:
Teens

This dedicated hour offers teens a supportive space to reflect on the week's experiences—be it academic challenges, social interactions, or emotional moments.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Library Support
Event Details:

This dedicated hour offers teens a supportive space to reflect on the week's experiences—be it academic challenges, social interactions, or emotional moments.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Photograph Notice

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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

Drop Everything and Write

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

November is National Novel Writing Month! Every week we will be hosting a Drop Everything and Write session where the Raleigh Library will provide you with time, space, and a supportive environment to focus on your writing.

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: Arts & Crafts, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

November is National Novel Writing Month! Every week we will be hosting a Drop Everything and Write session where the Raleigh Library will provide you with time, space, and a supportive environment to focus on your writing.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Photograph Notice

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

Raleigh Open Studio: Film & Photo Lab

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Step into a creative space where storytelling comes to life. Each week, we’ll explore the fundamentals of photography, videography, and filmmaking  from lighting and composition to editing and visual storytelling.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into a creative space where storytelling comes to life. Each week, we’ll explore the fundamentals of photography, videography, and filmmaking  from lighting and composition to editing and visual storytelling.

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.