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Creative Aging: Mask Making

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Join teaching artist Carol Buchman for this 5-week introduction to Mask Making. Participants learn the basic history of masks and how they are used in various cultures around the world.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join teaching artist Carol Buchman for this 5-week introduction to Mask Making. Participants learn the basic history of masks and how they are used in various cultures around the world.

Special Notes

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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Art Unleashed: Tween Fall Fun Camp - Session 2

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

This is Session 2 of our 3-day Fall Fun Camp.  Children ages 8-12 have the opportunity to explore their creative talents in building a diorama based on their favorite book.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

This is Session 2 of our 3-day Fall Fun Camp.  Children ages 8-12 have the opportunity to explore their creative talents in building a diorama based on their favorite book.

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Tie-Dye Tuesday

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

If you want to experience science, art, and color in one siting, please join us for a psychedelic time! Please bring at least one item to tie dye. There will be a scrunchies available to tie-dye, but they are limited.

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you want to experience science, art, and color in one siting, please join us for a psychedelic time! Please bring at least one item to tie dye. There will be a scrunchies available to tie-dye, but they are limited.

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us at the Orange Mound Library for Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads, a workshop that celebrates the power of friendship and togetherness!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Orange Mound Library for Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads, a workshop that celebrates the power of friendship and togetherness!

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 "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Fall Break Fossil Digging

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Games, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Looking for something to do during fall break? Come to the Officer Redd Library and learn all about fossils! Kids will get to examine fossils, learn how they're formed and categorized, and get to do some dinosaur themed crafts! 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Looking for something to do during fall break? Come to the Officer Redd Library and learn all about fossils! Kids will get to examine fossils, learn how they're formed and categorized, and get to do some dinosaur themed crafts! 

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Come join us as we explore the wonderful world of children's literature for toddlers! No groups please.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Come join us as we explore the wonderful world of children's literature for toddlers! No groups please.

This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Create Your Own Clay Windchime

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A & B (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Design, build, and glaze your own clay windchime with the guidance of an experienced ceramics instructor. 

Windchimes bring a beautiful sound to your home and garden. And, you will have created it with your own hands!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (ESB)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Event Details:

Design, build, and glaze your own clay windchime with the guidance of an experienced ceramics instructor. 

Windchimes bring a beautiful sound to your home and garden. And, you will have created it with your own hands!

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Art Unleashed: Tween Fall Fun Camp - Session 3

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

This is Session 3 of our 3-day Fall Fun Camp.  Children ages 8-12 have the opportunity to explore their creative talents in building a diorama based on their favorite book.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

This is Session 3 of our 3-day Fall Fun Camp.  Children ages 8-12 have the opportunity to explore their creative talents in building a diorama based on their favorite book.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Kraft Korner @ Levi!

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

In today's session of Kraft Korner, we will be creating our own Galaxies in a Jar. All supplies are provided, and everyone will be able to take their artwork home with them.

Join us for an out-of-this-world experience!

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In today's session of Kraft Korner, we will be creating our own Galaxies in a Jar. All supplies are provided, and everyone will be able to take their artwork home with them.

Join us for an out-of-this-world experience!

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 "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us at the Orange Mound Library for Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads, a workshop that celebrates the power of friendship and togetherness!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Orange Mound Library for Creative Customs: Artistry in Beads, a workshop that celebrates the power of friendship and togetherness!

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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

LEGO Club

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group

South Branch Storytime

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a craft!

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Event Details:

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a craft!

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

Raleigh Open Studio: Film & Photo Lab

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Step into a creative space where storytelling comes to life. Each week, we’ll explore the fundamentals of photography, videography, and filmmaking  from lighting and composition to editing and visual storytelling.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into a creative space where storytelling comes to life. Each week, we’ll explore the fundamentals of photography, videography, and filmmaking  from lighting and composition to editing and visual storytelling.

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.

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

Your Story, Your Power: A 6 week Journey to Finding Your Inner Monologue.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

 Your Story, Your Power:  A 6 week Journey to Finding Your Inner Monologue with ANN PERRY WALLACE.

October 8, 15, 29 and November 1, 8, and 15

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Your Story, Your Power:  A 6 week Journey to Finding Your Inner Monologue with ANN PERRY WALLACE.

October 8, 15, 29 and November 1, 8, and 15

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Super Slime Lab

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Get ready to mix, stretch, and squish your very own slime! Kids ages 6–12 will experiment with fun ingredients to create ooey-gooey masterpieces to take home. Come prepared for a little mess and a lot of fun!

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

Get ready to mix, stretch, and squish your very own slime! Kids ages 6–12 will experiment with fun ingredients to create ooey-gooey masterpieces to take home. Come prepared for a little mess and a lot of fun!

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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Halloween Canvas Painting

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Fall into the library during your break for a fun activity of Halloween canvas painting! This event is registration only. Please be sure to sign up online to reserve a seat. We can't wait to see you there. 

Open
Registration Required
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fall into the library during your break for a fun activity of Halloween canvas painting! This event is registration only. Please be sure to sign up online to reserve a seat. We can't wait to see you there. 

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

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Fiber arts creators come together and work on your current project!

This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Day of Play

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (HOL) at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, Music
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

🎉 Join us at Hollywood for Day of Play! Every Thursday, we'll have an activity full of fun, creativity, and adventure!

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Meeting Room (HOL)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, Music
Event Details:

🎉 Join us at Hollywood for Day of Play! Every Thursday, we'll have an activity full of fun, creativity, and adventure!

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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group

Story Time!

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Area at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! 

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

Knot Just Yarn: Frayser Crochet Club

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Floor at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come join the new Crochet Group at Frayser Library. It’s a relaxed place to hang out, get help with projects, and swap yarn with others who love to crochet or knit. Everyone is welcome no matter your skill level.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Come join the new Crochet Group at Frayser Library. It’s a relaxed place to hang out, get help with projects, and swap yarn with others who love to crochet or knit. Everyone is welcome no matter your skill level.

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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Fantasy Faire Storytime

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Fantasy Faire storytime!

Share magical stories and enchanted snacks.  Decorate a magic and and a fairy crown.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Fantasy Faire storytime!

Share magical stories and enchanted snacks.  Decorate a magic and and a fairy crown.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

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

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group

Preschool Story Time

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Come join us for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Come join us for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register.

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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Floor at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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