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Festive Fact Finders: Monthly Crossword Puzzles

Monday, November 3, 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.

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Bessie Coleman: A Tale of Aviation

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us at the Orange Mound Library for a special animated short film celebrating Bessie Coleman — the first woman of African American and Native American heritage to earn a pilot’s license!

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Movies
Event Details:

Join us at the Orange Mound Library for a special animated short film celebrating Bessie Coleman — the first woman of African American and Native American heritage to earn a pilot’s license!

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

Musical Bingo at Frayser Library

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Games, History/Genealogy, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games, History/Genealogy, Music
Event Details:

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

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.

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy

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.

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.

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

Branching Out Series: Joy of Winter Gardening

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Gardening, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Branching Out: Discover Gardening at the Library

A winter garden doesn't have to be a barren landscape. 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Branching Out: Discover Gardening at the Library

A winter garden doesn't have to be a barren landscape. 

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

Deck The Halls: Wreath Making Workshop

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Holidays
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Get into the holiday spirit at the Deck the Halls: Wreath Making Workshop! Join Priscilla Gilliam of UT/TSU Extension for a fun, hands-on session where you'll create a beautiful, custom wreath using provided supplies and step-by-step guidance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Holidays
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit at the Deck the Halls: Wreath Making Workshop! Join Priscilla Gilliam of UT/TSU Extension for a fun, hands-on session where you'll create a beautiful, custom wreath using provided supplies and step-by-step guidance.

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

Musical Bingo at Frayser Library

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Games, History/Genealogy, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games, History/Genealogy, Music
Event Details:

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

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.

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy

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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Festive Fact Finders: Monthly Crossword Puzzles

Monday, December 1, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Musical Bingo at Frayser Library

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Games, History/Genealogy, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games, History/Genealogy, Music
Event Details:

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

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.

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy

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.

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.

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

Musical Bingo at Frayser Library

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Games, History/Genealogy, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games, History/Genealogy, Music
Event Details:

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

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.

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy

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.

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.

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

The Historic Orange Mound Lecture Series with Dr. Charles Williams: Entrepreneurship and Businesses in Orange Mound

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for The Historic Orange Mound Lectures led by anthropologist, Dr. Charles Williams. Dr.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for The Historic Orange Mound Lectures led by anthropologist, Dr. Charles Williams. Dr.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy

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.

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.

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

Genealogy Assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Genealogy assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! Come get assistance with your genealogical research from one of our library's favorite experts. Dr.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Genealogy assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! Come get assistance with your genealogical research from one of our library's favorite experts. Dr.

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

SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY Meeting

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

The SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY organized in January 2015. It is an informal group of like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who gather to discuss, share, and learn how to preserve  and document family history.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

The SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY organized in January 2015. It is an informal group of like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who gather to discuss, share, and learn how to preserve  and document family history.

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

Musical Bingo at Frayser Library

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Games, History/Genealogy, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games, History/Genealogy, Music
Event Details:

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

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.

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy

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.

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.

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

Genealogy Assistance with Skyler and Van!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Need help getting started with your genealogical research? Can't seem to place great-grandmother on the family tree? The Orange Mound Genealogy Center staff are here to help!

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Need help getting started with your genealogical research? Can't seem to place great-grandmother on the family tree? The Orange Mound Genealogy Center staff are here to help!

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy

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.

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.

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

Musical Bingo at Frayser Library

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Games, History/Genealogy, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games, History/Genealogy, Music
Event Details:

Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. 

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

Genealogy Assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler!

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Genealogy assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! Come get assistance with your genealogical research from one of our library's favorite experts. Dr.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Genealogy assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! Come get assistance with your genealogical research from one of our library's favorite experts. Dr.

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy

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.

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.