Event List

Lovie the therapy dog sitting comfortably, ready to read!

Read to the Dog!

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Literacy Instruction

Age Group:

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

Kids can come and read to our sweet reading therapy dog, Lovie. Books will be available for children to read, or they may bring their own.

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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Children's Area

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

Program Type: Literacy Instruction

Event Details:

Kids can come and read to our sweet reading therapy dog, Lovie. Books will be available for children to read, or they may bring their own.

Colorcopia: Free Art Class

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join the Dixon's own Shawna White for an hour of learning inspired by the ever changing seasons and collections at the Gallery. No experience needed to create your own works of art from a wide variety of techniques!

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join the Dixon's own Shawna White for an hour of learning inspired by the ever changing seasons and collections at the Gallery. No experience needed to create your own works of art from a wide variety of techniques!

LEGO Club

Wednesday, April 30, 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!

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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!

Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Teen Innovation Center at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games

Age Group:

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

A chance to meet other homeschoolers over tabletop games, video games, crafts and conversations!

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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Teen Innovation Center

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Event Details:

A chance to meet other homeschoolers over tabletop games, video games, crafts and conversations!

Story Time!

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5)

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!

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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times

Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!

Sit & Stitch

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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.

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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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.

LEGO Club

Wednesday, May 7, 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!

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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!

Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Teen Innovation Center at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games

Age Group:

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

A chance to meet other homeschoolers over tabletop games, video games, crafts and conversations!

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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Teen Innovation Center

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Event Details:

A chance to meet other homeschoolers over tabletop games, video games, crafts and conversations!

cartoon image of diverse people reading books

TEEN HANGOUT

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Innovation Center at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games

Age Group:

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Come join us for an afternoon of gaming, crafts, and snacks in the teen loft!

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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Teen Innovation Center

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Event Details:

Come join us for an afternoon of gaming, crafts, and snacks in the teen loft!

Story Time!

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5)

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!

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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times

Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!

Garden Club - Question and Answers Session

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Gardening

Age Group:

Adults

Are you interested in gardening? If so, this garden club is for you. Booker Leigh is the featured speaker. He will discuss various garden topics from common lawn diseases, vegetable garden, and landscaping.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening

Registration Required

Event Details:

Are you interested in gardening? If so, this garden club is for you. Booker Leigh is the featured speaker. He will discuss various garden topics from common lawn diseases, vegetable garden, and landscaping.

Ceramics 2-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

This course empowers individuals with the knowledge and tools to prioritize their mental health, build resilience and navigate life’s challenges.

Full

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Registration Required

Full

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

This course empowers individuals with the knowledge and tools to prioritize their mental health, build resilience and navigate life’s challenges.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Game Day for Adults

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Games

Board games, card games, Mah Jong (we have 2 sets). An afternoon for adults to enjoy their favorite table games or learn new ones. Bring friends or come alone. We'll try to arrange groups and games for everyone to enjoy.

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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Board games, card games, Mah Jong (we have 2 sets). An afternoon for adults to enjoy their favorite table games or learn new ones. Bring friends or come alone. We'll try to arrange groups and games for everyone to enjoy.

LEGO Club

Wednesday, May 14, 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!

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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!

Homeschool Hangout

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Teen Innovation Center at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games

Age Group:

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

A chance to meet other homeschoolers over tabletop games, video games, crafts and conversations!

View Details

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Teen Innovation Center

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Event Details:

A chance to meet other homeschoolers over tabletop games, video games, crafts and conversations!

TEEN HANGOUT

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Innovation Center at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games

Age Group:

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Come join us for an afternoon of gaming, crafts, and snacks in the teen loft!

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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Teen Innovation Center

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Event Details:

Come join us for an afternoon of gaming, crafts, and snacks in the teen loft!

Story Time!

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5)

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!

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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times

Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!

Bookish Book Club

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

A book club for anyone who gets their book recommendations online - Instagram. YouTube, TikTok, wherever. Join local Memphis Bookish Creators as we talk about what makes a great Bookish book, our faves and our DNFs!

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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

A book club for anyone who gets their book recommendations online - Instagram. YouTube, TikTok, wherever. Join local Memphis Bookish Creators as we talk about what makes a great Bookish book, our faves and our DNFs!

Dog Safety with Lovie!

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Community Information, Neighborhood Events

Age Group:

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

Did you know the library system has its very own therapy dog? Our therapy dog, Lovie, does a lot to make library patrons feel welcome & safe. She may even remind you of your dog at home or even in your own neighborhood.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

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

Program Type: Community Information, Neighborhood Events

Registration Required

Event Details:

Did you know the library system has its very own therapy dog? Our therapy dog, Lovie, does a lot to make library patrons feel welcome & safe. She may even remind you of your dog at home or even in your own neighborhood.

LEGO Club

Wednesday, May 21, 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!

View Details

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!

Story Time!

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5)

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!

View Details

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times

Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!

Colorcopia: Free Art Class

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join the Dixon's own Shawna White for an hour of learning inspired by the ever changing seasons and collections at the Gallery. No experience needed to create your own works of art from a wide variety of techniques!

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join the Dixon's own Shawna White for an hour of learning inspired by the ever changing seasons and collections at the Gallery. No experience needed to create your own works of art from a wide variety of techniques!

LEGO Club

Wednesday, May 28, 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!

View Details

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!

Story Time!

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5)

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!

View Details

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times

Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!

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Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation