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Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.

Crafternoon

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room (RAN) at Randolph Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAN)
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

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.

digital camera

Intro To Photography Basics

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Video Production Lab at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

The Intro to Photography Basics Program is perfect for any teen that has an interest in learning how to use a camera to take great pictures. Teens do not need to bring a camera as we provide all gear for the course.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Intro to Photography Basics Program is perfect for any teen that has an interest in learning how to use a camera to take great pictures. Teens do not need to bring a camera as we provide all gear for the course.

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.

Open Makerspace (Fiber Arts, Crafts, and DIY Projects)!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

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.

Open Video Lab

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Video Production Lab at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

Open video lab is a time for teens to explore the space and to experiment with cameras, lights, microphones, backdrops, and editing software. A video lab instructor will be on hand to offer guidance and assistance to teens when needed.

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Open video lab is a time for teens to explore the space and to experiment with cameras, lights, microphones, backdrops, and editing software. A video lab instructor will be on hand to offer guidance and assistance to teens when needed.

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.

Raleigh Open Studio: Film & Photo Lab

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Family Learning Lab (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

The Raleigh Open Studio Lab is a creative drop-in space designed for filmmakers, photographers, and content creators to edit, create, and grow.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab (RAL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Raleigh Open Studio Lab is a creative drop-in space designed for filmmakers, photographers, and content creators to edit, create, and grow.

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.

splash image of different lego blocks

LEGO Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

Mic Check flyer. Graphic of person performing on stage.

Mic Check: Teen Poetry and Writing Series

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Program Type:
Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

 

Additional dates have been added!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Additional dates have been added!

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.

Comic Book Club Flyer. Teen drawing her own comic.

Comic Book Creators Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Art Studio at CLOUD901
Program Type:
STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

 

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Art Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

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.

Open Makerspace (Fiber Arts, Crafts, and DIY Projects)!

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

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.

Open Makerspace (Fiber Arts, Crafts, and DIY Projects)!

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

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.

Open Video Lab

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Video Production Lab at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

Open video lab is a time for teens to explore the space and to experiment with cameras, lights, microphones, backdrops, and editing software. A video lab instructor will be on hand to offer guidance and assistance to teens when needed.

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Open video lab is a time for teens to explore the space and to experiment with cameras, lights, microphones, backdrops, and editing software. A video lab instructor will be on hand to offer guidance and assistance to teens when needed.

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.

Drawing Birds with Jenna S.

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Family Fun.  Learn to draw birds with artist Jenna Speer.

Share stories about birds and drawing.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM arts
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Family Fun.  Learn to draw birds with artist Jenna Speer.

Share stories about birds and drawing.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

elizabeth king flyer

Elizabeth King and The Jubilee Hummingbirds on the Mobile Shell!

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Memphis legends Elizabeth King and the Jubilee Hummingbirds will be at the Orange Mound Library on April 4 from 3pm-5pm on the Mobile Shell! Free MemPops will also be available to those who show up early!

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Memphis legends Elizabeth King and the Jubilee Hummingbirds will be at the Orange Mound Library on April 4 from 3pm-5pm on the Mobile Shell! Free MemPops will also be available to those who show up early!

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.

Open Makerspace (Fiber Arts, Crafts, and DIY Projects)!

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

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.

Open Video Lab

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Video Production Lab at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

Open video lab is a time for teens to explore the space and to experiment with cameras, lights, microphones, backdrops, and editing software. A video lab instructor will be on hand to offer guidance and assistance to teens when needed.

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Open video lab is a time for teens to explore the space and to experiment with cameras, lights, microphones, backdrops, and editing software. A video lab instructor will be on hand to offer guidance and assistance to teens when needed.

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.

Raleigh Open Studio: Film & Photo Lab

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Family Learning Lab (RAL) at Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Community Information, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

The Raleigh Open Studio Lab is a creative drop-in space designed for filmmakers, photographers, and content creators to edit, create, and grow.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab (RAL)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Raleigh Open Studio Lab is a creative drop-in space designed for filmmakers, photographers, and content creators to edit, create, and grow.

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.

splash image of different lego blocks

LEGO Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-4), Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends! 

Comic Book Club Flyer. Teen drawing her own comic.

Comic Book Creators Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Art Studio at CLOUD901
Program Type:
STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

 

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Art Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

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.

Open Makerspace (Fiber Arts, Crafts, and DIY Projects)!

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

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.

Open Makerspace (Fiber Arts, Crafts, and DIY Projects)!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Event Details:

 

Open Makerspace is a daily drop-in opportunity for teens to explore fiber arts like crochet and embroidery, DIY crafts, nail design art, or test new tools and materials.

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.

Open Video Lab

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Video Production Lab at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Movies, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

Open video lab is a time for teens to explore the space and to experiment with cameras, lights, microphones, backdrops, and editing software. A video lab instructor will be on hand to offer guidance and assistance to teens when needed.

Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Open video lab is a time for teens to explore the space and to experiment with cameras, lights, microphones, backdrops, and editing software. A video lab instructor will be on hand to offer guidance and assistance to teens when needed.

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.

Flyer for The Session. Four teens singing.

The Session - Monthly Teen Musician Meet Up

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Audio Production Lab at CLOUD901
Program Type:
Music, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Teens

The Session is a monthly meetup for teen artists to connect, collaborate, and create in the CLOUD901 Music Lab.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Audio Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Session is a monthly meetup for teen artists to connect, collaborate, and create in the CLOUD901 Music Lab.

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.

LEGO of Your Imagination

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Raleigh Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM arts
Age Group:
Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you!

Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 5-7), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo