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How to Start Planting Your Own Vegetable Garden

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Gardening, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

If you are looking to start a vegetable garden this summer, you'll need to know where to plant, which types of soil to use, what you can and can't grow, and how much sunlight your plants need. 

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

If you are looking to start a vegetable garden this summer, you'll need to know where to plant, which types of soil to use, what you can and can't grow, and how much sunlight your plants need. 

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This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Tangled in Crafts: Tea Towel Stamping

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Unleash your inner artist with the "Tangled In Crafts" series!

This month, we're untangling a new craft: Stamping. Create your own personalized tea towel or canvas bag using creative stamps and fabric paint!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist with the "Tangled In Crafts" series!

This month, we're untangling a new craft: Stamping. Create your own personalized tea towel or canvas bag using creative stamps and fabric paint!

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

Keeping your landscape looking good all summer 

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Booker T. Leigh is a retired extension agent who worked for more than 30 years for the University of TN Extension Service.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Booker T. Leigh is a retired extension agent who worked for more than 30 years for the University of TN Extension Service.

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

Gardening Questions and Answers with Booker T. Leigh

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Area at Parkway Village Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Gardening, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come join in to learn better gardening habits and ask all the questions and answers related to gardening, landscaping and lawn care with Booker T Leigh, retired extension agent with the University of Tennessee.  Mr.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Gardening, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join in to learn better gardening habits and ask all the questions and answers related to gardening, landscaping and lawn care with Booker T Leigh, retired extension agent with the University of Tennessee.  Mr.

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Friends of the Library

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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

Mulch Madness & Plant-a-Thon (Part 2)

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Gardening, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

The madness continues! Join us for Mulch Madness & Plant-a-Thon, the second part of our library garden transformation.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (FRA)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

The madness continues! Join us for Mulch Madness & Plant-a-Thon, the second part of our library garden transformation.

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

Gardening Classes w/ Mr. Leigh--Caring for Houseplants

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) at Levi Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Participants will learn valuable tips on how to care for their houseplants in their personal landscape.

Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Participants will learn valuable tips on how to care for their houseplants in their personal landscape.

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

Seed Library Presents: Colorcopia

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us every third Tuesday of the month for art inspired by nature! Learn about what's growing at the Dixon while getting creative with ever-changing seasonally inspired crafts! No experience with art necessary; all supplies provided!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every third Tuesday of the month for art inspired by nature! Learn about what's growing at the Dixon while getting creative with ever-changing seasonally inspired crafts! No experience with art necessary; all supplies provided!

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

The Butterfly Project

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Area at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Teens

This hands-on program introduces teens to butterflies, pollinators, and the importance of wildflowers. Participants will plant their own wildflower containers, learn basic plant care, and take their creations home.

Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

This hands-on program introduces teens to butterflies, pollinators, and the importance of wildflowers. Participants will plant their own wildflower containers, learn basic plant care, and take their creations home.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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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

How To Take Care of House Plants with Booker T Leigh

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Area at Parkway Village Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Gardening, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come join in to learn how to successfully care for your house plants.  With 30+ years of horticulture experience, Mr. Leigh can answer any of your big and small gardening questions.

Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Gardening, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Come join in to learn how to successfully care for your house plants.  With 30+ years of horticulture experience, Mr. Leigh can answer any of your big and small gardening questions.

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Tangled in Crafts: Citronella Candles

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Unleash your inner artist with the "Tangled In Crafts" series!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist with the "Tangled In Crafts" series!

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 "Adults" group

Gardening Questions and Answers Session 

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults

Booker Leigh, retired UT extension agent, will answer any questions about gardening, landscaping, and lawn care. Participants can ask horticultural questions or share concerns related to their plants or landscape.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Booker Leigh, retired UT extension agent, will answer any questions about gardening, landscaping, and lawn care. Participants can ask horticultural questions or share concerns related to their plants or landscape.

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

Seed Library Garden Club: Advantages and Disadvantages of Container Gardening

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for the Seed Library Garden Club, a welcoming space for gardening lovers of all levels!

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

Join us for the Seed Library Garden Club, a welcoming space for gardening lovers of all levels!

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

Introduction to Flower Arranging

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Master Gardener Gail Karr will present a program about flower arranging. This program covers a basic introduction to creating a flower design using basic design principles.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Master Gardener Gail Karr will present a program about flower arranging. This program covers a basic introduction to creating a flower design using basic design principles.

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

Seed Library Presents: Colorcopia

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us every third Tuesday of the month for art inspired by nature! Learn about what's growing at the Dixon while getting creative with ever-changing seasonally inspired crafts! No experience with art necessary; all supplies provided!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every third Tuesday of the month for art inspired by nature! Learn about what's growing at the Dixon while getting creative with ever-changing seasonally inspired crafts! No experience with art necessary; all supplies provided!

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

Make it Wednesday

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Age Group:
Teens

Stop by the library each week to try something new and have a blast!

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Event Details:

Stop by the library each week to try something new and have a blast!

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

Make it Wednesday

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Age Group:
Teens

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Event Details:

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Seed Library Garden Club: Garden Folklore

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Join us for the Seed Library Garden Club, a welcoming space for gardening lovers of all levels!

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

Join us for the Seed Library Garden Club, a welcoming space for gardening lovers of all levels!

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

Keeping Your Landscape Looking Good All Summer (Gardening with Booker T. Leigh!)

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Area at Parkway Village Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Make your garden the best yet with top tier gardening tips with Booker T. Leigh, retired University of Tennessee extension agent who worked for more than 30 years to assist the Memphis community with their horticulture needs.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your garden the best yet with top tier gardening tips with Booker T. Leigh, retired University of Tennessee extension agent who worked for more than 30 years to assist the Memphis community with their horticulture needs.

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

Make it Wednesday

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Age Group:
Teens

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Event Details:

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

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

Learning How to Preserve Vegetables

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library
Program Type:
Gardening, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll discover the simple, satisfying art of preserving fresh vegetables.

Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll discover the simple, satisfying art of preserving fresh vegetables.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Make it Wednesday

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Age Group:
Teens

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Event Details:

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

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
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Intro to Composting

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Gardening
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors

Curious about composting? Join this informative session to learn the basics of starting and maintaining your very own backyard compost! Participants will receive a small container of compost to help you get started.

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Curious about composting? Join this informative session to learn the basics of starting and maintaining your very own backyard compost! Participants will receive a small container of compost to help you get started.

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

Make it Wednesday

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Age Group:
Teens

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Event Details:

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

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

Make it Wednesday

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Innovation Center at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Age Group:
Teens

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Gardening
Event Details:

Join the library every week to learn to make something new and have some fun!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo