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Career Readiness Workshop

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Job and Career
Age Group:
Adults

Memphis Urban League (MUL) to offer career readiness workshops at the North Branch Library.

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job and Career
Event Details:

Memphis Urban League (MUL) to offer career readiness workshops at the North Branch Library.

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Power Hour Gym @ Levi

Thursday, November 13, 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

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Senior Bingo at Cornelia Crenshaw

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (CRE) at Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Program Type:
Games, Legal Assistance
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Come get information from a representative with West TN Legal Services who will give a presentation on Wills, Living Wills and Advance Directives.  Bingo will follow their presentation.   We hope to see you then.  

Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Room: Meeting Room (CRE)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games, Legal Assistance
Event Details:

Come get information from a representative with West TN Legal Services who will give a presentation on Wills, Living Wills and Advance Directives.  Bingo will follow their presentation.   We hope to see you then.  

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, November 13, 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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
South Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Imagine! Build! Share!  Join us at South each Thursday at 4pm to build amazing Lego creations to be displayed and added to our growing archive of builds!

Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Imagine! Build! Share!  Join us at South each Thursday at 4pm to build amazing Lego creations to be displayed and added to our growing archive of builds!

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

Day of Play

Thursday, November 13, 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.

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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

Lego Club

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Join us for our monthly Lego Club. Try completing one of our Lego challenges, try your hand at one of the Lego sets in our collection, or create your own masterpiece! 

 

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Lego Club. Try completing one of our Lego challenges, try your hand at one of the Lego sets in our collection, or create your own masterpiece! 

 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Photograph Notice

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Piece and Harmony Puzzle Club

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Brainstorm Zone at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

This club is all about teamwork, focus, and fun as we tackle jigsaw puzzles of all shapes and sizes.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Brainstorm Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is all about teamwork, focus, and fun as we tackle jigsaw puzzles of all shapes and sizes.

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 "Adults" group

Designing with Canva.com

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Reading Area at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés.  It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 2nd Floor Reading Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés.  It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers.

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

Sensory Story Time

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

 

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: Story Times
Event Details:

Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

 

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

Story Time!

Friday, November 14, 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

American Job Center @ Crenshaw

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Program Type:
Job and Career
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Career Advising/Resume & Job Search Assistance

Library Branch: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Job and Career
Event Details:

Career Advising/Resume & Job Search Assistance

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

The Orange Mound Garden Club (OMGC)

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Love gardening? So do we! Join the Orange Mound Garden Club (OMGC) and connect with fellow plant lovers. Whether you’ve got extra plants, cuttings, or seeds to share, or just want to chat about all things green, this is the place for you.

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Love gardening? So do we! Join the Orange Mound Garden Club (OMGC) and connect with fellow plant lovers. Whether you’ve got extra plants, cuttings, or seeds to share, or just want to chat about all things green, this is the place for you.

Special Notes

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
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Freebie Fridays

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Connect Crew
Program Type:
Outreach Event
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Connect Crew will be present to share free books and library resources for the students in the Whitehaven community! This will occur in the parking lot next to Brown Baptist, near the Southland Mall.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Connect Crew
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Event
Event Details:

Connect Crew will be present to share free books and library resources for the students in the Whitehaven community! This will occur in the parking lot next to Brown Baptist, near the Southland Mall.

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

Holiday Candle Decorating

Friday, November 14, 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 coming to Cordova to lead a holiday themed program. We want you to join us on Friday, November 14 at 2:00 to learn how to make beautiful decorative candles.

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 coming to Cordova to lead a holiday themed program. We want you to join us on Friday, November 14 at 2:00 to learn how to make beautiful decorative candles.

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

MALS - Consumer/Benefits/Tax Advice Clinic

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Legal Assistance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Memphis Area Legal Service offers free consultations to the public each second Friday of the month at 2pm. Appointments are by first come, first served.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Legal Assistance
Event Details:

Memphis Area Legal Service offers free consultations to the public each second Friday of the month at 2pm. Appointments are by first come, first served.

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

Rookie Moves Chess Club

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Rookie Moves is a casual chess hour for players of all levels and ages. Chess boards are provided.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Rookie Moves is a casual chess hour for players of all levels and ages. Chess boards are provided.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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

Nintendo Switch Game Night

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Calling all gamers! Flex your skills and go head-to-head with other gamers at Raleigh's Nintendo Switch Game Night. We'll have the classics if you're feeling nostalgic, as well as some newer fan favorites.

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Calling all gamers! Flex your skills and go head-to-head with other gamers at Raleigh's Nintendo Switch Game Night. We'll have the classics if you're feeling nostalgic, as well as some newer fan favorites.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Storytimes at Hollywood

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor at Hollywood Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

📚✨ Join Us for Storytime at Hollywood! Spark your child’s imagination with stories and crafts! 🎶📖 Whether you're a regular or it's your first visit, everyone is welcome to come share the magic of stories!

Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

📚✨ Join Us for Storytime at Hollywood! Spark your child’s imagination with stories and crafts! 🎶📖 Whether you're a regular or it's your first visit, everyone is welcome to come share the magic of stories!

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

Pickle Day!!!

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Happy National Pickle Day!

Celebrate with us with a special pickle themed story time, pickle arts and crafts and lots of pickle snacks!

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Holidays
Event Details:

Happy National Pickle Day!

Celebrate with us with a special pickle themed story time, pickle arts and crafts and lots of pickle snacks!

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, November 15, 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.

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

A Poetry Series: Embodying Your Narrative (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning)

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Teen Innovation Center at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Unleash your voice with a dynamic choreopoem series dedicated to transforming personal experiences into powerful performances.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your voice with a dynamic choreopoem series dedicated to transforming personal experiences into powerful performances.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Randolph Romance Readers

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Have strong opinions about third-act breakups, miscommunication tropes, and love triangles? You might just be The One we've been looking for! Join us at Randolph for our Romance Readers book club one Saturday out of every month.

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

Have strong opinions about third-act breakups, miscommunication tropes, and love triangles? You might just be The One we've been looking for! Join us at Randolph for our Romance Readers book club one Saturday out of every month.

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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

Outreach - Fitness and Food Truck Festival

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite Location at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Outreach Event
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come to the Fitness and Food Truck Festival and get free library cards and info on the library's health and wellness programs!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Offsite Location
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Outreach Event
Event Details:

Come to the Fitness and Food Truck Festival and get free library cards and info on the library's health and wellness programs!