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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.

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Friends of the Library

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Cherokee Crochet Club

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors


Come join the Cherokee Crochet Club!  Everyone welcome, from beginners to experienced crocheters.  Free to join plus free yarn to beginners.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Registration Required
Event Details:


Come join the Cherokee Crochet Club!  Everyone welcome, from beginners to experienced crocheters.  Free to join plus free yarn to beginners.

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Read with a Pup! (Children's reading therapy program)

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Literacy Instruction
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Literacy Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.

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

Raleigh Community Photography Club

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Family Learning Lab at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Raleigh Community Photography Club is a monthly meet-up designed to connect aspiring and experienced photographers of all ages through themed photo challenges, skill-building sessions, and community-focused storytelling.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Raleigh Community Photography Club is a monthly meet-up designed to connect aspiring and experienced photographers of all ages through themed photo challenges, skill-building sessions, and community-focused storytelling.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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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! 

 

 

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Friends of the Library

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Memphis Library Foundation

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Fantasy Faire Blood Drive at Cordova

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Memphis Library Foundation

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

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!

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Line Dancing with Craig

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Main Floor at South Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come along to learn great new moves while exercising and having a great time while dancing! It'll help stimulate your mind and improve your body tone.


 

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come along to learn great new moves while exercising and having a great time while dancing! It'll help stimulate your mind and improve your body tone.


 

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Friends of the Library

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Sitcom Trivia

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

So you've watched every classic sitcom and think you can quote every line, huh? Well we're willing to challenge that assumption. Come and play a few fun rounds of Sitcom Trivia with us! Light snacks and beverages will be provided. 

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

So you've watched every classic sitcom and think you can quote every line, huh? Well we're willing to challenge that assumption. Come and play a few fun rounds of Sitcom Trivia with us! Light snacks and beverages will be provided. 

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Friends of the Library

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Movie Day @ Levi

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Every third Saturday, customers of all ages will get to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn and beverages. Please join us if you are interested, and make sure to spread the word!

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Every third Saturday, customers of all ages will get to watch a movie and enjoy popcorn and beverages. Please join us if you are interested, and make sure to spread the word!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Frayser Library Teen Hangout

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Area at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Games, Library Support
Age Group:
Teens

Ease into Fall Break at the Frayser Branch Library!

Feeling stressed from school? Come chill with us and recharge your mind before heading into break mode.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Library Support
Event Details:

Ease into Fall Break at the Frayser Branch Library!

Feeling stressed from school? Come chill with us and recharge your mind before heading into break mode.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Citizenship/ESL
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page from the suggested book.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Citizenship/ESL
Event Details:

Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page from the suggested book.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Electronics and Electricity Seminar

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Job and Career, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises. Participants will be exposed to the basics of electricity and electronics theory and repair.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Job and Career, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Joseph Oliver and a variety of skilled professionals conduct weekly classes with customers participating in hands-on repair and learning exercises. Participants will be exposed to the basics of electricity and electronics theory and repair.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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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.

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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

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

Baby Story Time

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5)

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

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

Colorcopia with Dixon Gallery & Gardens

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Experience Colorcopia with Dixon Gallery and Gardens at the Frayser Branch Library!

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

Experience Colorcopia with Dixon Gallery and Gardens at the Frayser Branch Library!

Special Notes

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

Family Storytime

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

Special Notes

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Resume Workshop

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Applying for jobs? Bring in your existing resume for review or create a brand-new resume using the Peterson's resume builder.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Job and Career
Event Details:

Applying for jobs? Bring in your existing resume for review or create a brand-new resume using the Peterson's resume builder.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Power Hour Gym @ Levi

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Levi Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!


 

Library Branch: Levi Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace!


 

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Friends of the Library

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Creative Aging Studio Course: Mural Making

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Join teaching artist Carol Buchman for this 5-week introduction to mural making. Participants will collaborate to design and create a large multi-paneled mural.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join teaching artist Carol Buchman for this 5-week introduction to mural making. Participants will collaborate to design and create a large multi-paneled mural.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Copy of Chicago Stepping @ Levi

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Chicago Stepping is returning to the Levi Library! Join us every Monday from 2:00-3:00 and Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. as Ray Hilliard demonstrates the Chicago Style 8 count step-by-step while getting in the groove. 

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Chicago Stepping is returning to the Levi Library! Join us every Monday from 2:00-3:00 and Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. as Ray Hilliard demonstrates the Chicago Style 8 count step-by-step while getting in the groove. 

Special Notes

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

East Shelby Library: Computer Classes

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group

Little Readers' Roundup

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Games, Literacy Instruction, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Join us every first and third Monday of the month for a magical story time adventure! Enjoy engaging tales, lively music, catchy songs, and plenty of laughter and fun.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Games, Literacy Instruction, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us every first and third Monday of the month for a magical story time adventure! Enjoy engaging tales, lively music, catchy songs, and plenty of laughter and fun.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Memphis Library Foundation

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