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Banned Book Club

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Teens

Read any banned or challenged books lately? Come discuss them with us! Join our Banned Book Club and we will talk about the HOWS and WHYS of book bans!

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Read any banned or challenged books lately? Come discuss them with us! Join our Banned Book Club and we will talk about the HOWS and WHYS of book bans!

Randolph Readers Book Club

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to for a lively discussion on our book of the month!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us to for a lively discussion on our book of the month!

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.

Central Readers Club

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.

Cozy Book Bachelor

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kitchen at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Fall in love with a new book! In the fall, we all want to cuddle up with a new cozy book, but how will we decide on our favorite?!

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Fall in love with a new book! In the fall, we all want to cuddle up with a new cozy book, but how will we decide on our favorite?!

Raleigh Reads book club icon

Raleigh Reads Book Club

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the Raleigh Reads book club! We will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to discuss books as a group. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the Raleigh Reads book club! We will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to discuss books as a group. 

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.

Tween Book Club

Chat & Chew Tween Book Club

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

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.

Renaissance Men's Book Club

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual at North Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Men will be discussing book of the month.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Men will be discussing book of the month.

Third Tuesday Book Club at Officer Redd Library

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

A book club for adults willing to try different types of books from those usually read: new authors, new subjects, and new genre. 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

A book club for adults willing to try different types of books from those usually read: new authors, new subjects, and new genre. 

Third Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

Cozy Book Bachelor

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kitchen at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Fall in love with a new book! In the fall, we all want to cuddle up with a new cozy book, but how will we decide on our favorite?!

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Fall in love with a new book! In the fall, we all want to cuddle up with a new cozy book, but how will we decide on our favorite?!

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us in Meeting Room B for Mystery Book Club, on the Fourth Thursday of every month! Please note that the November and December meetings will take place on the THIRD Saturdays (November 20, December 18).

June 2025 - March 2026 books:

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us in Meeting Room B for Mystery Book Club, on the Fourth Thursday of every month! Please note that the November and December meetings will take place on the THIRD Saturdays (November 20, December 18).

June 2025 - March 2026 books:

Life & Lit Book Club

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

We are excited to host this book club, led by local author Andrea Hardaway! Books are chosen each month by attendees. All genres are welcome, but this group loves nonfiction, inspirational, and must-read books by contemporary black authors.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are excited to host this book club, led by local author Andrea Hardaway! Books are chosen each month by attendees. All genres are welcome, but this group loves nonfiction, inspirational, and must-read books by contemporary black authors.

Cozy Book Bachelor

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kitchen at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Games
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Fall in love with a new book! In the fall, we all want to cuddle up with a new cozy book, but how will we decide on our favorite?!

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Fall in love with a new book! In the fall, we all want to cuddle up with a new cozy book, but how will we decide on our favorite?!

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.

Frayser Book Club

Frayser Book Club

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Conference Room (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join the Frayser Book Club for a lively book discussion! Listen and discuss plot points, writing style, and hidden messages in the novel.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Conference Room (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join the Frayser Book Club for a lively book discussion! Listen and discuss plot points, writing style, and hidden messages in the novel.

Randolph Readers Book Club

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to for a lively discussion on our book of the month!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us to for a lively discussion on our book of the month!

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.

Central Readers Club

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.

Tween Book Club

Chat & Chew Tween Book Club

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

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.

Renaissance Men's Book Club

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual at North Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Men will be discussing book of the month.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Men will be discussing book of the month.

Third Tuesday Book Club at Officer Redd Library

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

A book club for adults willing to try different types of books from those usually read: new authors, new subjects, and new genre. 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

A book club for adults willing to try different types of books from those usually read: new authors, new subjects, and new genre. 

Third Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Raleigh Reads book club icon

Raleigh Reads Book Club

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the Raleigh Reads book club! We will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to discuss books as a group. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the Raleigh Reads book club! We will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to discuss books as a group. 

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.

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us in Meeting Room B for Mystery Book Club, on the Fourth Thursday of every month! Please note that the November and December meetings will take place on the THIRD Saturdays (November 20, December 18).

June 2025 - March 2026 books:

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us in Meeting Room B for Mystery Book Club, on the Fourth Thursday of every month! Please note that the November and December meetings will take place on the THIRD Saturdays (November 20, December 18).

June 2025 - March 2026 books:

Life & Lit Book Club

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

We are excited to host this book club, led by local author Andrea Hardaway! Books are chosen each month by attendees. All genres are welcome, but this group loves nonfiction, inspirational, and must-read books by contemporary black authors.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are excited to host this book club, led by local author Andrea Hardaway! Books are chosen each month by attendees. All genres are welcome, but this group loves nonfiction, inspirational, and must-read books by contemporary black authors.