Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Pumpkin Painting!!

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come out and paint pumpkins with us! What spooky creative designs will you come up with? This event is for all ages. Please be sure to register online to reserve seating. We can't wait to see you there! 

Two people sitting on a couch, eating popcorn simi hiding their facess

Frights & Flicks

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teen Area at Frayser Library

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Holidays, Movies
Event Details:

Experience the terror, where haunted animatronics awaken and every shadow hides a sinister secret. As night falls, the line between reality and nightmare blurs—will you survive the chilling suspense, or become part of the haunted legend?

A frighten man with a bug on his arm

The Haunting Hour

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Teen Area at Frayser Library

Age Group:

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

Step into the shadows...

Come out for an intense, creepy, and chilling hour of fear-charged challenges.

Will you face your fears — or flee from them?

Enter the Haunting Hour and test your bravery... if you dare.

"Happy halloween" written in yellow and orange with a pumpkin and bats above and a spider web below. All on a purple background

Nightmare on 3rd Street Halloween Bash

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Floor at South Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Event Details:

Join the South Branch for our annual Halloween celebration! There will be candy, games, candy, crafts, candy, Spooky Storytime and did we mention candy?!

Boooooks with Friends

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Holidays, Library Support
Event Details:

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays! Please join us for Boooooks with Friends to celebrate. Stop by the library for tricks or treats, book giveaways, take-home activities, and a spine-tingling storytime.

Levi's 6th Annual Spooky Fest

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Levi Library
Room: Meeting Room (LEV)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Holidays
Event Details:

Come join us at the Levi Library for our 6th Annual Spooky Fest on October 31, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.!

After School Club: Halloween Party!

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Music, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Happy Halloween! Put on your costume and join us for an hour of crafts, candy, and Halloween fun! 

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

Destination Diabetes Control

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kitchen at Raleigh Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hosted by Methodist North Hospital, we are inviting you to join us for a fun and interactive journey toward controlling your diabetes. It will feature nutritional education to help you make a better and healthier food choices.

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Rhythms of India: Traditional Dance & Culture

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dance instructor Jayashree "Jay" Kumar will guide you through traditional choreographies, complete with hand gestures and facial expressions unique to the featured dance style.

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.

Music Lab: Recording Basics

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Audio Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get introduced to CLOUD901's Sound Mixing Lab and learn the basics needed for recording our city's next biggest hit!

Note: We do not allow cursing or inappropriate subject matter in the 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.

Crochet Workshop: Stitching Connections

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Project: Crochet bookmark or simple coaster.

  • Crochet Skill:

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Writing Visually with Comics and Manga 4-Part Series (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in turning your concept into reality? This class will explore how to write and script comic books or manga for teens and young adults. Come learn the tips and trick Martheus Wade uses to create his graphic novels and comic books.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

FRC Robotics Team Meeting

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Robotics Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Event Details:

 

FRC Team 4764 – The Memphis MechWarriors

Welcome, MechWarriors!

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.

Fragrance & Wellness: The Hidden Impact on Our Health

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Note: Date has been changed to Thursday, October 23rd.

Presented by: Addison Epps – Senior, Crosstown High School

Founder, Luvene Fragrances

Piece and Harmony Puzzle Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Brainstorm Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is all about teamwork, focus, and fun as we tackle jigsaw puzzles of all shapes and sizes.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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CLOUD901 3D Printing Part 2: Design & Slice!

4:45pm–6:45pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this course, you'll dive into the amazing world of 3D printing. This class is perfect for teens who want to learn the fundamentals of how these incredible machines work and how to set them up for success. 

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.

Party in the CLOUD (Adults Only!)

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
CLOUD901
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Event Details:

 

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.

TV Mock Writer's Room 4-Part Series (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students will embark on a crash course into the world of a Comedy TV writer, experiencing what it’s like to work on a shared storyline in a healthy and constructive collaborative environment.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Music Lab: Recording Basics

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Audio Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get introduced to CLOUD901's Sound Mixing Lab and learn the basics needed for recording our city's next biggest hit!

Note: We do not allow cursing or inappropriate subject matter in the 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.

Writing Visually with Comics and Manga 4-Part Series (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in turning your concept into reality? This class will explore how to write and script comic books or manga for teens and young adults. Come learn the tips and trick Martheus Wade uses to create his graphic novels and comic books.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Disaster UNO: 20 Players, 1 Winner!

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This isn’t your ordinary game of UNO — with up to 20 players, this is going to be wild, competitive, and full of surprises. We're using all the decks for a chaotic hour of Uno!

Piece and Harmony Puzzle Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Brainstorm Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is all about teamwork, focus, and fun as we tackle jigsaw puzzles of all shapes and sizes.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Spooky Glam & Fantasy Faces Makeup Workshop

4:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A fun, beginner-friendly makeup artistry class designed to spark creativity and self-expression through character-inspired looks with a Halloween twist.

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.

CLOUD901 3D Printing Part 3: Preparing for a Successful Print

4:45pm–6:45pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this course, you'll dive into the amazing world of 3D printing. This class is perfect for teens who want to learn the fundamentals of how these incredible machines work and how to set them up for success. 

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.

TV Mock Writer's Room 4-Part Series (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students will embark on a crash course into the world of a Comedy TV writer, experiencing what it’s like to work on a shared storyline in a healthy and constructive collaborative environment.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Music Lab: Recording Basics

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Audio Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Music, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get introduced to CLOUD901's Sound Mixing Lab and learn the basics needed for recording our city's next biggest hit!

Note: We do not allow cursing or inappropriate subject matter in the 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.

Crochet Workshop: Mindfulness in Motion

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Project: Small mindful crochet patch or start a scarf.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Writing Visually with Comics and Manga 4-Part Series (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in turning your concept into reality? This class will explore how to write and script comic books or manga for teens and young adults. Come learn the tips and trick Martheus Wade uses to create his graphic novels and comic books.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Teen Resume Writing Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Performance Stage
Program Type: Job and Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

This workshop will be led by the experts from Memphis Public Libraries’ JobLINC department. This is a unique opportunity for teens 14-18 learn how to build a strong, professional resume—even if you don’t have much work experience yet.

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.

Piece and Harmony Puzzle Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Brainstorm Zone
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club is all about teamwork, focus, and fun as we tackle jigsaw puzzles of all shapes and sizes.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

CLOUD901 3D Printing Part 4: Your First Hands-On Print!

4:45pm–6:45pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this course, you'll dive into the amazing world of 3D printing. This class is perfect for teens who want to learn the fundamentals of how these incredible machines work and how to set them up for success. 

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.

Veterans’ Day - All Libraries Closed

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Cherokee Library, CLOUD901, Connect Crew, Cordova Library, Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library, Cossitt Library, East Shelby Library, Frayser Library, Gaston Park Library, Hollywood Library, JobLINC, Levi Library, North Library, Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, Orange Mound Library, Parkway Village Library, Raleigh Library, Randolph Library, South Library, Whitehaven Library