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30 Days of Opera

12:00pm–12:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Once again this September, Opera Memphis is bringing the magic of music to unexpected places all over the city—including 14 Memphis Public Library branches!

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

PODBOX MEMPHIS Podcast FESTIVAL SEPT.27

11:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults" group

PODBOX MEMPHIS Podcast FESTIVAL SEPT.28

3:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

Get ready, Memphis! The 2025 PodBox Memphis Podcast Festival is set to unite podcasters, creators, and media innovators for two dynamic days of panels, live shows, and networking.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Landscape Collage with Creative Aging

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

This 5-week course meets at Cossitt Library on Tuesdays from 10:30am-12:00pm on 9.30, 10.7, 10.14, 10.21, and 10.28.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

Silent Book Club @ Sugar Ghost

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Room: Offsite Location
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Cooking and Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab some ice cream/bubble tea at Sugar Ghost and celebrate the last day of National Library Card Sign Up Month with Cossitt Library - Silent Book Club!&nbs

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

YOGA FLOW

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Unwind with us for a relaxing flow for all yoga levels. Limited yoga mats provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group

COLLAGE YOUR JOY

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Event Details:

 

Create a joy collage with us! Join us for an evening of creativity, fun, &relaxing vibes. 

*Light refreshments provided*

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

Thanksgiving 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

Thanksgiving Holiday - 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

Christmas Eve - 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

Christmas 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

New Year’s 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