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Flyer for Whitehaven Library's Back to School Event.

Whitehaven Library's 5th Annual Back to School Extravaganza!

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Games, Health & Wellness, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Whitehaven Library’s 5th Annual Back to School Extravaganza !

Join us for an unforgettable day of fun, food, and the spirit of the community as we get ready for a great new school year!

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (WHI)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Games, Health & Wellness, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Whitehaven Library’s 5th Annual Back to School Extravaganza !

Join us for an unforgettable day of fun, food, and the spirit of the community as we get ready for a great new school year!

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

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.

fun fest

Pre Gonerfest Explore Memphest

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby Stage at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Games, Music, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city!  Enjoy free food, live music from Blvck Hippie and Model Zero, and story time and crafts.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby Stage
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Games, Music, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city!  Enjoy free food, live music from Blvck Hippie and Model Zero, and story time and crafts.

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.

Night Café

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

DeCarcerate Memphis Graphic

Free Brake Light Clinic with DeCarcerate Memphis

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Studio A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Neighborhood Events, Nonprofit Assistance, Outreach Event
Age Group:
Adults

Free Brake Light Clinic!

Date: August 23, 2025 

Time: 10:00

Location: Orange Mound Library

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Studio A (OM)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Neighborhood Events, Nonprofit Assistance, Outreach Event
Event Details:

Free Brake Light Clinic!

Date: August 23, 2025 

Time: 10:00

Location: Orange Mound Library

family

Family Resource Fair / Feria de Recursos Familiares

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Join Memphis Public Libraries for our Family Resource Fair day! We will have panels and community partners with resources for families and caregivers. There will also be giveaways, food trucks, and more!

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
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Join Memphis Public Libraries for our Family Resource Fair day! We will have panels and community partners with resources for families and caregivers. There will also be giveaways, food trucks, and more!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Night Café

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Every month we select a diverse range of books covering different genres, cultures, periods, etc.

Books and Brunch

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Goals & Desired outcomes: 

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

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.

Every month we select a diverse range of books covering different genres, cultures, periods, etc.

Whitehaven Garden Club

Wednesday, September 10, 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.

Night Café

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Go, Go, Park Rangers!!

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Library Support, Neighborhood Events, Nonprofit Assistance
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Come out and meet a park ranger! Learn all about the cool things they do to keep our parks safe. You might even get a chance to see a snake! See you there. 

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Studio A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Library Support, Neighborhood Events, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Come out and meet a park ranger! Learn all about the cool things they do to keep our parks safe. You might even get a chance to see a snake! See you there. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Night Café

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Every month we select a diverse range of books covering different genres, cultures, periods, etc.

Books and Brunch

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Goals & Desired outcomes: 

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

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.

East Shelby Branch Library's 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Games, Holidays, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Grab your candy bucket and join us for our 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Games, Holidays, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Grab your candy bucket and join us for our 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat!

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

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.

Every month we select a diverse range of books covering different genres, cultures, periods, etc.

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.

Explore Memphest

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Gaston Park Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Library Support, Music, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Do you love Memphis?  We do! Join us in celebrating our city!  Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts.

Library Branch: Gaston Park Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Games, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Library Support, Music, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Do you love Memphis?  We do! Join us in celebrating our city!  Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Night Café

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Flyer for Cordova Fantasy Faire Vendors Interest

Fantasy Faire

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for the 2nd Annual Fantasy Faire at the Cordova Library! Partake in a fantastical afternoon, full of crafts, games, food, and more! 

 

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Join us for the 2nd Annual Fantasy Faire at the Cordova Library! Partake in a fantastical afternoon, full of crafts, games, food, and more! 

 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Every month we select a diverse range of books covering different genres, cultures, periods, etc.

Books and Brunch

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Goals & Desired outcomes: 

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

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.

Night Café

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Every month we select a diverse range of books covering different genres, cultures, periods, etc.

Whitehaven Garden Club

Wednesday, November 12, 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.

Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Experiments

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts

Meet with and make with your neighbors at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Zip Code Zine Mixer.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Meet with and make with your neighbors at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Zip Code Zine Mixer.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Night Café

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Night Café

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Every month we select a diverse range of books covering different genres, cultures, periods, etc.

Books and Brunch

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Goals & Desired outcomes: 

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

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.