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Manhood 901 (Empowerment Workshop for Young Teen Males)

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Conference Room at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Community Information
Age Group:
Teens

Manhood 101 is an empowerment workshop for young males ages 13-19. The workshop purpose is to help guide males in their transition to adulthood by teaching essential life skills, providing mentorship, and fostering character development. 

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Information
Event Details:

Manhood 101 is an empowerment workshop for young males ages 13-19. The workshop purpose is to help guide males in their transition to adulthood by teaching essential life skills, providing mentorship, and fostering character development. 

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

TN Health Department Opioid Response Team Table

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
South Library
Program Type:
Community Information
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

The Tennessee Health Department Opioid Response Team will be in branch to provide community members with overdose prevention and education information.

Library Branch: South Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information
Event Details:

The Tennessee Health Department Opioid Response Team will be in branch to provide community members with overdose prevention and education information.

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

Attitude of Gratitude

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness, Holidays, Music
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

You all are invited to join us on Tuesday, November 18 at 3:00 for the 17th annual Attitude of Gratitude program. You will hear from various speakers who all have been involved with some of trauma in their lives but have overcome their obstacles.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Holidays, Music
Event Details:

You all are invited to join us on Tuesday, November 18 at 3:00 for the 17th annual Attitude of Gratitude program. You will hear from various speakers who all have been involved with some of trauma in their lives but have overcome their obstacles.

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

Alzheimer's Association Community Chat

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Floor at South Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Representatives from the Alzheimer's Association will empower caregivers while sharing how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. November is National Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Month.

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Representatives from the Alzheimer's Association will empower caregivers while sharing how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. November is National Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Month.

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

Embracing Autism

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

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

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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

Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Zip Code Zine Mixer

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Meet with and make with your neighbors at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Zip Code Zine Mixer.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Meet with and make with your neighbors at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Zip Code Zine Mixer.

Special Notes

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

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

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

Whitehaven Garden Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cooking and Food, Gardening, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

The club will focus on engaging residents in collaborative gardening, learning about gardening and exploring garden ideas, while promoting a sense of community and improving environmental conditions. 

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food, Gardening, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event
Event Details:

The club will focus on engaging residents in collaborative gardening, learning about gardening and exploring garden ideas, while promoting a sense of community and improving environmental conditions. 

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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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

The Historic Orange Mound Lecture Series with Dr. Charles Williams: Entrepreneurship and Businesses in Orange Mound

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for The Historic Orange Mound Lectures led by anthropologist, Dr. Charles Williams. Dr.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Author Events, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for The Historic Orange Mound Lectures led by anthropologist, Dr. Charles Williams. Dr.

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

Embracing Autism

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

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

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Personal Finance
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

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

Embracing Autism

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

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

Seed Library's Seed Swap

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Gardening
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

MPL's Seed Library is hosting a community seed swap! Sunday, 2:00-4:00 pm, come to the 3rd floor reading area and mingle with your fellow gardeners, trade planting ideas, and swap seeds.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Gardening
Event Details:

MPL's Seed Library is hosting a community seed swap! Sunday, 2:00-4:00 pm, come to the 3rd floor reading area and mingle with your fellow gardeners, trade planting ideas, and swap seeds.

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

Embracing Autism

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

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

Embracing Autism

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

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

Embracing Autism

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Children's Area (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.

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.