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K-Pop Listening Party

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Music
Age Group:
Teens

Catch up on August K-POP releases and share your thoughts. Korean snacks will be provided.

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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music
Event Details:

Catch up on August K-POP releases and share your thoughts. Korean snacks will be provided.

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.

The Historic Orange Mound Lecture Series with Dr. Charles Williams: The Family in Orange Mound

Saturday, August 30, 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.

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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.

Crossword Puzzle

Festive Fact Finders: Monthly Crossword Puzzles

Monday, September 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.

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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.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, September 2, 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.

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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.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, September 9, 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.

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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.

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Japanese Culture Club

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

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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: Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

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.

The Blues in Memphis: Past, Present, and Future

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us September 13 from 1-3 at the Orange Mound Library for the Genealogy Center's tribute to the past, present, and future of the Blues in Memphis!

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

Join us September 13 from 1-3 at the Orange Mound Library for the Genealogy Center's tribute to the past, present, and future of the Blues in Memphis!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, September 16, 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.

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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.

Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: A Genealogy of Community

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, History/Genealogy, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Discover your roots while immersing yourself in creativity at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: A Genealogy of Community, where you can trace your family history, record your cultural heritage story, flip through tons of art books, and v

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, History/Genealogy, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Discover your roots while immersing yourself in creativity at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: A Genealogy of Community, where you can trace your family history, record your cultural heritage story, flip through tons of art books, and v

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, September 23, 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.

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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.

K-Pop Listening Party

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Music
Age Group:
Teens

Catch up on September K-POP releases and share your thoughts. Korean snacks will be provided.

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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music
Event Details:

Catch up on September K-POP releases and share your thoughts. Korean snacks will be provided.

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.

ESB Anime Club

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Language Classes, Movies, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

Join us at East Shelby for some anime fun! We'll not only be watching anime, but learning about Japanese culture, language, and history!

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Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Language Classes, Movies, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us at East Shelby for some anime fun! We'll not only be watching anime, but learning about Japanese culture, language, and history!

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, September 30, 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.

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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.

Crossword Puzzle

Festive Fact Finders: Monthly Crossword Puzzles

Monday, October 6, 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.

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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.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, October 7, 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.

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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.

japanese culture club flyer

Japanese Culture Club

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

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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: Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

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.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, October 14, 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.

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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.

Waku Waku! Anime and Manga Hour

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Movies
Age Group:
Teens

An hour of watching and discussing anime and manga in the teen loft area. Ages 12-18. Japanese snacks will be provided.

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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Movies
Event Details:

An hour of watching and discussing anime and manga in the teen loft area. Ages 12-18. Japanese snacks will be provided.

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.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, October 21, 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.

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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.

K-Pop Listening Party

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Music
Age Group:
Teens

Catch up on October K-POP releases and share your thoughts. Korean snacks will be provided.

View Details
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music
Event Details:

Catch up on October K-POP releases and share your thoughts. Korean snacks will be provided.

The Historic Orange Mound Lecture Series with Dr. Charles Williams: The Schools in Orange Mound

Saturday, October 25, 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.

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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.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, October 28, 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.

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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.

Crossword Puzzle

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.

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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.

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, November 4, 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.

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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.