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

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Age Group:
Teens

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
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

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Theater masks with thespians on either side.

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

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

Casting call to all teens, 13-18!

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Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
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.

Wonderful Wednesdays at Parkway Village!

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Area at Parkway Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Color Your World - EM, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times, Theater, Travel
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Wednesdays are Wonderful at Parkway Village. Join us ever Wednesday this summer for an array of games, activities, crafts, movies and so much more!

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Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Color Your World - EM, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times, Theater, Travel
Event Details:

Wednesdays are Wonderful at Parkway Village. Join us ever Wednesday this summer for an array of games, activities, crafts, movies and so much more!

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.

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

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Theater
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

After weeks of creativity and practice, an incredible group of young people will perform Cossitt's first ever teen musical!

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Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Theater
Event Details:

After weeks of creativity and practice, an incredible group of young people will perform Cossitt's first ever teen musical!

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.

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Intro to Film with William Edwards

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
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Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

Wonderful Wednesdays at Parkway Village!

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Area at Parkway Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Color Your World - EM, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times, Theater, Travel
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Wednesdays are Wonderful at Parkway Village. Join us ever Wednesday this summer for an array of games, activities, crafts, movies and so much more!

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Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Color Your World - EM, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times, Theater, Travel
Event Details:

Wednesdays are Wonderful at Parkway Village. Join us ever Wednesday this summer for an array of games, activities, crafts, movies and so much more!

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.

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Shadow Puppets

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area at South Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Theater
Age Group:
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Join us to learn how to use your hands and cutouts of different characters to make a shadow puppet show of your own! 

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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Theater
Event Details:

Join us to learn how to use your hands and cutouts of different characters to make a shadow puppet show of your own! 

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.

A photo of William Edwards, presenter of the course.

Intro to Film with William Edwards

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Event Details:

Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

Film Maker with Popcorn on Top

Make a Scene!: Teen Filmmaking Workshop

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cossitt Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Cultural Awareness, Job and Career, Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

In this workshop taught by local Film Director Caleb Suggs, students will receive an overview of each stage of the filmmaking process with a focus on the roles of the director.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Cultural Awareness, Job and Career, Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this workshop taught by local Film Director Caleb Suggs, students will receive an overview of each stage of the filmmaking process with a focus on the roles of the director.

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.

A photo of William Edwards, presenter of the course.

Intro to Film with William Edwards

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Event Details:

Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

Explore Memphis - The Kids on the Block

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Story Time Room at Cordova Library
Program Type:
Theater
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for a puppet show.  The Kids on the Block will be presenting a fun and educational show.  Then we'll make our own puppets to take home.

For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

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Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Theater
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for a puppet show.  The Kids on the Block will be presenting a fun and educational show.  Then we'll make our own puppets to take home.

For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

Wonderful Wednesdays at Parkway Village!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Area at Parkway Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Color Your World - EM, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times, Theater, Travel
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Wednesdays are Wonderful at Parkway Village. Join us ever Wednesday this summer for an array of games, activities, crafts, movies and so much more!

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Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Color Your World - EM, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times, Theater, Travel
Event Details:

Wednesdays are Wonderful at Parkway Village. Join us ever Wednesday this summer for an array of games, activities, crafts, movies and so much more!

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.

A photo of William Edwards, presenter of the course.

Intro to Film with William Edwards

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Event Details:

Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

Princess LaStar performing at Alabama State University

AllStar Dance Experience with Princess LaStar

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, STEAM arts, Theater
Age Group:
Teens

Have you heard of Lifetime's hit tv show Bring It!? Memphis' very own, Princess LaStar, is coming back home to host a two-day workshop at The Historic Orange Mound Library.

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you heard of Lifetime's hit tv show Bring It!? Memphis' very own, Princess LaStar, is coming back home to host a two-day workshop at The Historic Orange Mound Library.

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.

A photo of William Edwards, presenter of the course.

Intro to Film with William Edwards

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Event Details:

Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

Princess LaStar performing at Alabama State University

AllStar Dance Experience with Princess LaStar

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Music, STEAM arts, Theater
Age Group:
Teens

Have you heard of Lifetime's hit tv show Bring It!? Memphis' very own, Princess LaStar, is coming back home to host a two-day workshop at The Historic Orange Mound Library.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, STEAM arts, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you heard of Lifetime's hit tv show Bring It!? Memphis' very own, Princess LaStar, is coming back home to host a two-day workshop at The Historic Orange Mound Library.

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.

Wonderful Wednesdays at Parkway Village!

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Area at Parkway Village Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Color Your World - EM, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times, Theater, Travel
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Wednesdays are Wonderful at Parkway Village. Join us ever Wednesday this summer for an array of games, activities, crafts, movies and so much more!

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Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Color Your World - EM, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times, Theater, Travel
Event Details:

Wednesdays are Wonderful at Parkway Village. Join us ever Wednesday this summer for an array of games, activities, crafts, movies and so much more!

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.

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Improv Games

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Theater
Age Group:
Tweens (Age 8-12)

Improvisation (improv) helps you to think on your feet and come up with ideas without any preparation. Join us for some fun and silly improv games! 

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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (SOU)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Theater
Event Details:

Improvisation (improv) helps you to think on your feet and come up with ideas without any preparation. Join us for some fun and silly improv 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.

A photo of William Edwards, presenter of the course.

Intro to Film with William Edwards

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Poetry and Writing, Theater
Event Details:

Join us at the Orange Mound Library, as film director, playwright, actor, and scholar, William Edwards presents a six session course that makes Film accessible to you.

 

Safety Heroes Puppet Show!!

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library
Program Type:
Community Information, Health & Wellness, Theater
Age Group:
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Come and see the Les Passees Kids on the Block puppet show as we cover safety tips with a few safety heroes! This event is for the whole family. We can't wait to see you there. 

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Theater
Event Details:

Come and see the Les Passees Kids on the Block puppet show as we cover safety tips with a few safety heroes! This event is for the whole family. We can't wait to see you there. 

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.

Great entertainment for seniors to come enjoy and have fun.

A One Woman Show: Jackie Murray as Harriet Tubman

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library
Program Type:
Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Theater
Age Group:
Adults-Seniors

Come join us for this amazing One woman show by Jackie Murray as Harriet Tubman!  This program is sponsored by Creative Aging!

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Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Theater
Event Details:

Come join us for this amazing One woman show by Jackie Murray as Harriet Tubman!  This program is sponsored by Creative Aging!

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.