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Maureen's Autumn Themed Wreaths

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Former schoolteacher Maureen is coming to Cordova Branch Library to present her first program in September. Adults 18 and older will be learning how to design beautiful autumn-themed wreaths.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Registration Required
Event Details:

Former schoolteacher Maureen is coming to Cordova Branch Library to present her first program in September. Adults 18 and older will be learning how to design beautiful autumn-themed wreaths.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

East Shelby Branch Library's 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (ESB) at East Shelby Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Games, Holidays, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Grab your candy bucket and join us for our 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat!

Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (ESB)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Games, Holidays, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Grab your candy bucket and join us for our 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Crossword Puzzle

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.

Decorating Pumpkins with Cynthia

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join first time presenter Cynthia D. to get in the spirit of Halloween. On Friday, October 10 at 2:00, we will be using baubles, embellishments, and flair to decorate pumpkins for the holiday.

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:

Join first time presenter Cynthia D. to get in the spirit of Halloween. On Friday, October 10 at 2:00, we will be using baubles, embellishments, and flair to decorate pumpkins for the holiday.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Boo Books

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library for Boooo Books! We will have storytime, free books, snacks and crafts!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times
Event Details:

Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library for Boooo Books! We will have storytime, free books, snacks and crafts!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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.

"Happy halloween" written in yellow and orange with a pumpkin and bats above and a spider web below. All on a purple background

Nightmare on 3rd Street Halloween Bash

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Floor at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join the South Branch for our annual Halloween celebration! There will be candy, games, candy, crafts, and did we mention candy?! Stop by the South Branch dressed in your favorite Halloween costume for this fun and spooky event!

Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Event Details:

Join the South Branch for our annual Halloween celebration! There will be candy, games, candy, crafts, and did we mention candy?! Stop by the South Branch dressed in your favorite Halloween costume for this fun and spooky event!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Crossword Puzzle

Festive Fact Finders: Monthly Crossword Puzzles

Monday, November 3, 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.

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.

pickle

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!

Crossword Puzzle

Festive Fact Finders: Monthly Crossword Puzzles

Monday, December 1, 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.

Decorative Holiday Wreaths

Friday, December 5, 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 returning to Cordova to show participants how to make beautiful holiday wreaths. All supplies are provided, but make sure to register for this fun, creative event.

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 returning to Cordova to show participants how to make beautiful holiday wreaths. All supplies are provided, but make sure to register for this fun, creative event.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Festive Cookie Decorating

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Holidays
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Join us for an afternoon of decorating holiday sugar cookies! 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Holidays
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of decorating holiday sugar cookies! 

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.

Ornament Painting wiith Andrea

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (COR) at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Age Group:
Adults

Hey, y'all! The winter holidays are quickly approaching. Please join us on Friday, December 12 at 2:00 to make a hand-painted holiday ornament for your tree. We will provide the supplies but you will to register to be part of the fun.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hey, y'all! The winter holidays are quickly approaching. Please join us on Friday, December 12 at 2:00 to make a hand-painted holiday ornament for your tree. We will provide the supplies but you will to register to be part of the fun.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Kenneth Jackson playing guitar for a fan.

Soulful Christmas Classics with Kenneth Jackson: A Holiday Concert at the Orange Mound Library

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Holidays, Music, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Enjoy the soulful music of Kenneth Jackson as he returns to usher in the 2025 holiday season in Orange Mound. A very special holiday treat!

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Holidays, Music, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Enjoy the soulful music of Kenneth Jackson as he returns to usher in the 2025 holiday season in Orange Mound. A very special holiday treat!

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.