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Seed Library Garden Club: Pesto Party!

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Open

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Cooking and Food, Gardening, Holidays

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Holiday Gift Making

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAL)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays

Event Details:

This is a family-oriented gift-making event! We will have lots of craft supplies available for you to create gifts for your loved ones, all free of charge. You are also welcome to bring your own craft projects to work on.

Frosted gingerbread and candy cane house

Walking in a Winter Candy Land

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Floor at Randolph Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Randolph Library

Room: Main Floor

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Program Type: Games, Holidays, Music, Neighborhood Events, Story Times

Event Details:

Join us for a walk down Candy Cane Lane as we celebrate the winter holiday season with food, music, life sized Candy Land, and a visit from someone magical.

A Visit from Santa

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: Cherokee Library

Room: Meeting Room (CHE)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Holidays, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

Ho ho ho! Santa is making a special stop at the Cherokee Library and he can’t wait to meet you! You can even tell him your wish list and take pictures with him.

Sounds of the Season: Overton High School Choir

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music

Event Details:

Join us for our holiday-inspired concert series, Sounds of the Season! We are excited to welcome the Overton High School Choir to celebrate the season with their vocal performances.

Raleigh Library Presents: "In Focus: Community Film Screening"

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAL)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Movies, Theater

Registration Required

Event Details:

Sign up to see this amazing showcase, connecting the Raleigh community with film, resources, and dialogue that foster literacy, empowerment, and creativity.

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Sensory Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Randolph Library

Library Branch: Randolph Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAN)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Program Type: Literacy Instruction, Story Times

Event Details:

Join us on Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 at Randolph Library for Sensory Storytime! Sensory storytime is a welcoming, interactive environment designed for special sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Creative Customs: Artistry in Bead Making

3:30pm–4:30pm

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Orange Mound Library

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts

Event Details:

Step into the season of blooms with a burst of creativity! Join us for a joyful beading experience where bright colors, fresh designs, and good vibes come together.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South

4:00pm–4:45pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

South Library

Library Branch: South Library

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Imagine! Build! Share! Join us at South each Thursday at 4pm to build amazing Lego creations to be displayed and added to our growing archive of builds!

After School Program @ Hollywood

4:00pm–5:30pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Hollywood Library

Library Branch: Hollywood Library

Room: Foyer

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games

Event Details:

Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more!

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

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Toddler/Preschool Story Time!

11:00am–12:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Music, Story Times

Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!

Chess Club @ OGR

2:30pm–4:30pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Join us for two-hours of casual chess. Players of all levels and ages welcome. Participation is first come, first served as space allows.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Love Craft

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Orange Mound Library

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Meeting Room A (OM)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Let's celebrate love with an afternoon craft!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Lego Club

3:00pm–4:00pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Randolph Library

Library Branch: Randolph Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAN)

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Games, STEAM stem

Event Details:

Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library on the second Saturday of each month for Lego Club!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

South Branch Storytime

4:00pm–4:45pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

South Library

Library Branch: South Library

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times

Event Details:

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a craft!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am

Children (Age 0-5)

Randolph Library

Library Branch: Randolph Library

Room: Main Floor

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times

Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us for Toddler Storytime at Randolph Library on Mondays at 10:30. We will read stories, sing, enjoy bubble time, and do a craft!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:45am

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

East Shelby Library

Library Branch: East Shelby Library

Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Program Type: Story Times

Event Details:

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more!

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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After School Program @ Hollywood

4:00pm–5:30pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Hollywood Library

Library Branch: Hollywood Library

Room: Foyer

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games

Event Details:

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

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Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays with Skyler!

1:00pm–3:00pm

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Orange Mound Library

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Genealogy Room (OM)

Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

Have questions about genealogy? Wondering how to find that long-lost ancestor? Just getting started on your family history research journey? Have no fear...Genealogy Assistance Tuesdays are here!

Board Game Buffet

4:00pm–5:00pm

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

South Library

Library Branch: South Library

Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Teens are invited to try a different Board Game every two weeks at South. Card games, Dungeon Crawlers, Deck Builders, Strategy versus all-out chaos - it’s all on the table at Board game Buffet.

After School Program @ Hollywood

4:00pm–5:30pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Hollywood Library

Library Branch: Hollywood Library

Room: Foyer

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games

Event Details:

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.

LEGO Club

3:30pm–4:30pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), 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!

South Branch Storytime

4:00pm–4:45pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

South Library

Library Branch: South Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Story Times

Event Details:

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a craft!

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.

After School Program @ Hollywood

4:00pm–5:30pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Hollywood Library

Library Branch: Hollywood Library

Room: Foyer

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games

Event Details:

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.

Sensory Storytime

10:30am–11:30am

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Randolph Library

Library Branch: Randolph Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAN)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Program Type: Literacy Instruction, Story Times

Event Details:

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.

Imagine, Build, Share: Lego Thursdays @ South

4:00pm–4:45pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

South Library

Library Branch: South Library

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Imagine! Build! Share! Join us at South each Thursday at 4pm to build amazing Lego creations to be displayed and added to our growing archive of builds!

After School Program @ Hollywood

4:00pm–5:30pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Hollywood Library

Library Branch: Hollywood Library

Room: Foyer

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games

Event Details:

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.

Toddler/Preschool Story Time!

11:00am–12:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Music, Story Times

Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!

Chess Club @ OGR

2:30pm–4:30pm

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Join us for two-hours of casual chess. Players of all levels and ages welcome. Participation is first come, first served as space allows.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Bookworm Bingo

4:00pm–5:00pm

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Orange Mound Library

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Meeting Room A (OM)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

Come and play a few fun rounds of bingo featuring some of your favorite picture book characters and win cool prizes.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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