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EKPE ABIOTO

DON’T TOUCH A GUN! Book signing with EKPE ABIOTO

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Cultural Awareness, Story Times
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Five friends find a gun. Now they have a choice to make. What will the boys do? From listening to the adults, the boys learn valuable life lessons. They are taught to value their&n...

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Cultural Awareness, Story Times
Event Details:

Five friends find a gun. Now they have a choice to make. What will the boys do? From listening to the adults, the boys learn valuable life lessons.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

writing

Spring Break Writing Workshop

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join this incredible opportunity for teen writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshops series with author Jasper Joyner. In this class we will explore magic...

Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Author Events, Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join this incredible opportunity for teen writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshops series with author Jasper Joyner.

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.

writing

Spring Break Writing Workshop

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join this incredible opportunity for teen writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshops series with author Jasper Joyner. In this class we will explore magic...

Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Author Events, Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join this incredible opportunity for teen writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshops series with author Jasper Joyner.

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.

cover image of the book Can We Go Out and Play? by Warren Patten

"Can We Go Out and Play?" Author Storytime

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Games, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Event Details:

Local author, Warren Patten will be joining us to share his picture book and song "Can We Go Out and Play?" with the South Branch. Stop by to hear this book and play some games wit...

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Author Events, Games, Story Times
Event Details:

Local author, Warren Patten will be joining us to share his picture book and song "Can We Go Out and Play?" with the South Branch. Stop by to hear this book and play some games with the author! 

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.

Spring Break Children's Author series

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for the Spring Break Children's Author Series.  Meet and talk to a new children's author.  She can read her book to you and talk to you...

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

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for the Spring Break Children's Author Series.  Meet and talk to a new children's author.  She can read her book to you and talk to you about the writing experience.

writing

Spring Break Writing Workshop

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join this incredible opportunity for teen writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshops series with author Jasper Joyner. In this class we will explore magic...

Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Author Events, Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join this incredible opportunity for teen writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshops series with author Jasper Joyner.

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.

Spring Break Children's Author series

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for the Spring Break Children's Author Series.  Meet and talk to a new children's author.  She can read her book to you and talk to you...

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

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for the Spring Break Children's Author Series.  Meet and talk to a new children's author.  She can read her book to you and talk to you about the writing experience.

writing

Spring Break Writing Workshop

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join this incredible opportunity for teen writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshops series with author Jasper Joyner. In this class we will explore magic...

Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Author Events, Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join this incredible opportunity for teen writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshops series with author Jasper Joyner.

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.

Spring Break Children's Author series

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for the Spring Break Children's Author Series.  Meet and talk to a new children's author.  She can read her book to you and talk to you...

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

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for the Spring Break Children's Author Series.  Meet and talk to a new children's author.  She can read her book to you and talk to you about the writing experience.

writing

Spring Break Writing Workshop

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join this incredible opportunity for teen writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshops series with author Jasper Joyner. In this class we will explore magic...

Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Author Events, Literacy Instruction, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join this incredible opportunity for teen writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshops series with author Jasper Joyner.

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.

Richard Wright

2025 Richard Wright Literary Awards

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lobby Stage at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Richard Wright Literary Awards honor local authors in various categories including fiction and nonfiction in various categories. Awards will also be given for best graphic novel, s...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby Stage
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:

Richard Wright Literary Awards honor local authors in various categories including fiction and nonfiction in various categories. Awards will also be given for best graphic novel, single work in an anthology, illustration and more. 

write

Overcoming Writers Block with Author Jasper Joyner

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Many of us have likely faced the challenge of “writer’s block” or other creative hurdles. But what if our perception of writer’s block is misguided? Join us for this lecture as we ...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Many of us have likely faced the challenge of “writer’s block” or other creative hurdles. But what if our perception of writer’s block is misguided?

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.

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Personal Essay Writing Workshop with Author Jasper Joyner

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Everyone has a story to tell, and every story matters. Join us for this personal essay writing class, presented by author Jasper Joyner, where we’ll explore the key elements of a p...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

Everyone has a story to tell, and every story matters. Join us for this personal essay writing class, presented by author Jasper Joyner, where we’ll explore the key elements of a powerful personal essay.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

workshop

Magical Realism Writing Workshop with Author Jasper Joyner

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Think Matilda, Toni Morrison’s Beloved, or the beloved book-turned-film The Princess Bride—each of these stories weaves just a touch of magic into an otherwise realistic world, a h...

Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Think Matilda, Toni Morrison’s Beloved, or the beloved book-turned-film The Princess Bride—each of these stories weaves just a touch of magic into an otherwise realistic world, a hallmark of magical realism.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.