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Toys for Tots Collection

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Holidays, Nonprofit Assistance

Join us in honoring fallen Memphis Police Officer Geoffrey Redd by donating a toy to Toys for Tots for this holiday season. Collection bins will be available from Nov 29 through December 13, 2024.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type: Holidays, Nonprofit Assistance
Event Details:

Join us in honoring fallen Memphis Police Officer Geoffrey Redd by donating a toy to Toys for Tots for this holiday season. Collection bins will be available from Nov 29 through December 13, 2024.

Crossword Puzzle

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.

Decorative Holiday Wreaths

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Sandra P is returning to Cordova to show participants how to make beautiful holiday wreaths. All supplies are provided, but make sure to register for this fun, creative event.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sandra P is returning to Cordova to show participants how to make beautiful holiday wreaths. All supplies are provided, but make sure to register for this fun, creative event.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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A Visit from Santa

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Holidays, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Holidays, Neighborhood Events

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Frosted gingerbread and candy cane house

Walking in a Winter Candy Land

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Games, Holidays, Music, Neighborhood Events, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Join us for a walk down Candy Cane Lane as we celebrate the winter holiday season with food, music, life sized Candy Land, and a visit from someone magical.

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Holidays, Music, Neighborhood Events, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a walk down Candy Cane Lane as we celebrate the winter holiday season with food, music, life sized Candy Land, and a visit from someone magical.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

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Festive Cookie Decorating

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Holidays
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Join us for an afternoon of decorating holiday sugar cookies! 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Holidays
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of decorating holiday sugar cookies! 

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.

Ornament Painting wiith Andrea

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Adults

Hey, y'all! The winter holidays are quickly approaching. Please join us on Friday, December 12 at 2:00 to make a hand-painted holiday ornament for your tree. We will provide the supplies but you will to register to be part of the fun.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hey, y'all! The winter holidays are quickly approaching. Please join us on Friday, December 12 at 2:00 to make a hand-painted holiday ornament for your tree. We will provide the supplies but you will to register to be part of the fun.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Pictures with Santa

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Join us for holiday crafts, hot chocolate, and of course, Santa. 

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: Holidays
Event Details:

Join us for holiday crafts, hot chocolate, and of course, Santa. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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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.

Kenneth Jackson playing guitar for a fan.

Soulful Christmas Classics with Kenneth Jackson: A Holiday Concert at the Orange Mound Library

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Holidays, Music, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Enjoy the soulful music of Kenneth Jackson as he returns to usher in the 2025 holiday season in Orange Mound. A very special holiday treat!

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Holidays, Music, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Enjoy the soulful music of Kenneth Jackson as he returns to usher in the 2025 holiday season in Orange Mound. A very special holiday treat!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Come join us for some great music.

South Jingle Jam

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Floor at South Library
Program Type:
Holidays, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come join us for great music with guitarist and vocalist Kenneth Jackson.  More details coming soon!

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Holidays, Music
Event Details:

Come join us for great music with guitarist and vocalist Kenneth Jackson.  More details coming soon!

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.

Noon Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come join us in the main lobby for a children's New Year's Eve celebration!

We'll make a craft and dance. We'll finish with a Noon Year's countdown, complete with confetti cannons!

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Event Details:

Come join us in the main lobby for a children's New Year's Eve celebration!

We'll make a craft and dance. We'll finish with a Noon Year's countdown, complete with confetti cannons!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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