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Frayser Flashback Film Fest

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready for a trip down memory lane! Join us for the Flashback Film Fest, a new movie series at the Frayser Library, where we'll screen nostalgic films that will transport you to a different era. 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A (FRA)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Movies
Event Details:

Get ready for a trip down memory lane! Join us for the Flashback Film Fest, a new movie series at the Frayser Library, where we'll screen nostalgic films that will transport you to a different era. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
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

Family Fun - Dances of the World

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate National Dance Day!  See performances by dancers from China, India and Latin America.  Share stories and crafts, too.

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: Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate National Dance Day!  See performances by dancers from China, India and Latin America.  Share stories and crafts, too.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
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: A Genealogy of Community

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, History/Genealogy, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Discover your roots while immersing yourself in creativity at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: A Genealogy of Community, where you can trace your family history, record your cultural heritage story, flip through tons of art books, and v

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, Exhibits, History/Genealogy, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Discover your roots while immersing yourself in creativity at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: A Genealogy of Community, where you can trace your family history, record your cultural heritage story, flip through tons of art books, and v

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Event Details:

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Area at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Teens

Get festive with us and celebrate the richness of Hispanic culture! Cut, snip, and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through Papel picado art!

 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Get festive with us and celebrate the richness of Hispanic culture! Cut, snip, and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through Papel picado art!

 

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

K-Pop Listening Party

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Share your love of K-pop with likeminded music lovers while enjoying Korean snacks, games, and small crafts.

This event is for patrons 13 and older.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music
Event Details:

Share your love of K-pop with likeminded music lovers while enjoying Korean snacks, games, and small crafts.

This event is for patrons 13 and older.

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 "Teens" group

Ramen and Reels: Cells at Work

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Movies
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for an afternoon of anime and ramen. We will be watching the anime "cells at work'.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of anime and ramen. We will be watching the anime "cells at work'.

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

International Storytime celebrating Australia

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for an International Storytime celebrating the country and culture of Australia.  Learn about the history, food, animals and stories of the land down under.

Stories, food, music and crafts.

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, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for an International Storytime celebrating the country and culture of Australia.  Learn about the history, food, animals and stories of the land down under.

Stories, food, music and crafts.

This event is in the "Adults" group

PODBOX MEMPHIS Podcast FESTIVAL SEPT.27

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Adults

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Unmasked & Unbroken: Poetry, Art, and the Legacy of Resistance

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join poet Glenn North for an afternoon of spoken word and reflection inspired by Unmasked, an art installation that reimagines two groundbreaking 1935 anti-lynching exhibitions.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join poet Glenn North for an afternoon of spoken word and reflection inspired by Unmasked, an art installation that reimagines two groundbreaking 1935 anti-lynching exhibitions.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Painting Jam: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Innovation Center at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a fun and creative space just for teens to express themselves through art with a special theme in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative space just for teens to express themselves through art with a special theme in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! 

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 "Adults" group

PODBOX MEMPHIS Podcast FESTIVAL SEPT.28

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready, Memphis! The 2025 PodBox Memphis Podcast Festival is set to unite podcasters, creators, and media innovators for two dynamic days of panels, live shows, and networking.

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Get ready, Memphis! The 2025 PodBox Memphis Podcast Festival is set to unite podcasters, creators, and media innovators for two dynamic days of panels, live shows, and networking.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Event Details:

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

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

Agree to Disagree

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Theater
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Do you like to debate and prove why you're always right? Then join us for a game of Agree to Disagree, where you and a stranger will be given a random topic that you will either have to defend or tear apart. 

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Theater
Event Details:

Do you like to debate and prove why you're always right? Then join us for a game of Agree to Disagree, where you and a stranger will be given a random topic that you will either have to defend or tear apart. 

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 "Adults" group

Frayser Flashback Film Fest

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready for a trip down memory lane! Join us for the Flashback Film Fest, a new movie series at the Frayser Library, where we'll screen nostalgic films that will transport you to a different era. 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A (FRA)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Movies
Event Details:

Get ready for a trip down memory lane! Join us for the Flashback Film Fest, a new movie series at the Frayser Library, where we'll screen nostalgic films that will transport you to a different era. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
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 6, 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.

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

Festive Fact Finders: Monthly Crossword Puzzles

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy, Holidays
Age Group:
Teens

Want to test your knowledge with different subjects, from pop culture to history and fashion, maybe even learn something new? A crossword puzzle is a great way to do that! Even better with some friendly competition.

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy, Holidays
Event Details:

Want to test your knowledge with different subjects, from pop culture to history and fashion, maybe even learn something new? A crossword puzzle is a great way to do that! Even better with some friendly competition.

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

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Event Details:

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

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

Japanese Culture Club

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Experiments

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, Music, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Step into the unknown at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Experiments, where experimentation and inspiration meet in the most unexpected ways.

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, Music, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Step into the unknown at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Experiments, where experimentation and inspiration meet in the most unexpected ways.

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

Saturday at The Movies

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Movies
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us on Saturday at the Frayser branch library to view a movie for all the family to enjoy!  Refreshments will be served.  Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Movies
Event Details:

Join us on Saturday at the Frayser branch library to view a movie for all the family to enjoy!  Refreshments will be served.  Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

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

Beginning Spanish

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (WHI) at Whitehaven Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Meeting Room (WHI)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Language Classes
Event Details:

A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Frayser Flashback Film Fest

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready for a trip down memory lane! Join us for the Flashback Film Fest, a new movie series at the Frayser Library, where we'll screen nostalgic films that will transport you to a different era. 

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A (FRA)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Movies
Event Details:

Get ready for a trip down memory lane! Join us for the Flashback Film Fest, a new movie series at the Frayser Library, where we'll screen nostalgic films that will transport you to a different era. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo
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.

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.