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Night Café

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe! Whether you want to steal a moment to read the next chapter of a good book or chat with other parents while your kids do homework and play, take some tim...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Black Sitcom Trivia

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

So you've watched every episode of Martin and Living Single and think you can quote every line, huh? Well we're willing to challenge that assumption. Come and play a few fun rounds...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

So you've watched every episode of Martin and Living Single and think you can quote every line, huh? Well we're willing to challenge that assumption. Come and play a few fun rounds of Black Sitcom Trivia with us!

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.

Cossitt's 132 Year Anniversary

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

132 years ago, the Cossitt library opened as the first public library in the city of Memphis thanks to Frederick Cossitt. More than a century and a quarter later, it grew into Memp...

Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

132 years ago, the Cossitt library opened as the first public library in the city of Memphis thanks to Frederick Cossitt. More than a century and a quarter later, it grew into Memphis Public Libraries with 18 open branches and counting.

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.

Night Café

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe! Whether you want to steal a moment to read the next chapter of a good book or chat with other parents while your kids do homework and play, take some tim...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Orange Mound's One Year Anniversary!

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Holidays, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

We've been open for one year, and it's time to celebrate! Join us for an afternoon full of entertainment, food, and fun at the Orange Mound Library’s Anniversary Party. Enjoy delic...

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Holidays, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event
Event Details:

We've been open for one year, and it's time to celebrate! Join us for an afternoon full of entertainment, food, and fun at the Orange Mound Library’s Anniversary Party.

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.

"Reimagined" Documentary Film Screening Flyer

Documentary Film Screening: "Reimagined" Melrose One Year Anniversary

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for the one-year anniversary of the Orange Mound Library and re-opening of the historic Melrose High School. We will be viewing Reimagined, a 30-minute documentary of the j...

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

Join us for the one-year anniversary of the Orange Mound Library and re-opening of the historic Melrose High School.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Bookstock—Memphis Area Authors' Festival

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Events, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Job and Career, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for Bookstock 2025, Memphis' largest annual local authors festival, celebrating literature, creativity, and community! This free, family-friendly event, sponsored by the Fr...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Events, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Job and Career, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us for Bookstock 2025, Memphis' largest annual local authors festival, celebrating literature, creativity, and community!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Night Café

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe! Whether you want to steal a moment to read the next chapter of a good book or chat with other parents while your kids do homework and play, take some tim...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memfis: Historias y Memorias Latino Americanas

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Citizenship/ESL, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

¡Cuenta tu historia! ¿Has vivido en Memphis más de 20 años? ¿Naciste en Latino América? ¿Hablas español? Participa en este taller dirigido para escribir tu historia del primer año ...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Citizenship/ESL, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

¡Cuenta tu historia! ¿Has vivido en Memphis más de 20 años? ¿Naciste en Latino América? ¿Hablas español? Participa en este taller dirigido para escribir tu historia del primer año que viviste en Memphis.

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.

Dog Safety with Lovie!

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Did you know the library system has its very own therapy dog? Our therapy dog, Lovie, does a lot to make library patrons feel welcome & safe. She may even remind you of your do...

Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Neighborhood Events
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Did you know the library system has its very own therapy dog? Our therapy dog, Lovie, does a lot to make library patrons feel welcome & safe. She may even remind you of your dog at home or even in your own neighborhood.

Night Café

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe! Whether you want to steal a moment to read the next chapter of a good book or chat with other parents while your kids do homework and play, take some tim...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Comic Con Art Contest

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Goodwyn Gallery at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Submissions are now open for Memphis Public Libraries Comic Con Art Contest. If accepted, your comic-themed art will hang in the Benjamin L. Hooks' Goodwyn Art Gallery for the mont...

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Goodwyn Gallery
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Submissions are now open for Memphis Public Libraries Comic Con Art Contest. If accepted, your comic-themed art will hang in the Benjamin L. Hooks' Goodwyn Art Gallery for the month of May, and will be entered into the art contest.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Memfis: Historias y Memorias Latino Americanas

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Citizenship/ESL, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

¡Cuenta tu historia! ¿Has vivido en Memphis más de 20 años? ¿Naciste en Latino América? ¿Hablas español? Participa en este taller dirigido para escribir tu historia del primer año ...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Citizenship/ESL, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Library Support, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

¡Cuenta tu historia! ¿Has vivido en Memphis más de 20 años? ¿Naciste en Latino América? ¿Hablas español? Participa en este taller dirigido para escribir tu historia del primer año que viviste en Memphis.

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.

Color Your World Summer Kickoff

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Games, Music, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Come hang out with us at the Raleigh Library for our Color Your World Summer Kickoff! We're celebrating the start of our summer reading fun and saying goodbye to the school year wi...

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (RAL)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Games, Music, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Come hang out with us at the Raleigh Library for our Color Your World Summer Kickoff! We're celebrating the start of our summer reading fun and saying goodbye to the school year with a dance party, bracelet swaps, tasty food, and games!

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.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18! We're in need of an enthusiastic group ready to put on a show.  Whether you have experience in the theatrical arts or have never sung or acte...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18! We're in need of an enthusiastic group ready to put on a show.  Whether you have experience in the theatrical arts or have never sung or acte...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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.

Night Café

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe! Whether you want to steal a moment to read the next chapter of a good book or chat with other parents while your kids do homework and play, take some tim...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18! We're in need of an enthusiastic group ready to put on a show.  Whether you have experience in the theatrical arts or have never sung or acte...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18! We're in need of an enthusiastic group ready to put on a show.  Whether you have experience in the theatrical arts or have never sung or acte...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18! We're in need of an enthusiastic group ready to put on a show.  Whether you have experience in the theatrical arts or have never sung or acte...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18! We're in need of an enthusiastic group ready to put on a show.  Whether you have experience in the theatrical arts or have never sung or acte...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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.

Night Café

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Age Group:
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe! Whether you want to steal a moment to read the next chapter of a good book or chat with other parents while your kids do homework and play, take some tim...

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Welcome to the Night Cafe!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18! We're in need of an enthusiastic group ready to put on a show.  Whether you have experience in the theatrical arts or have never sung or acte...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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.

Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18! We're in need of an enthusiastic group ready to put on a show.  Whether you have experience in the theatrical arts or have never sung or acte...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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.