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MPL Repair Cafe #3

Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Don't Throw it Out, Fix it! 

Children's Nutrition and Fitness Class

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A & B (FRA) at Frayser Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is sponsored by the Memphis Youth Arts Initiative.

Art Unleashed: Tween Fall Fun Camp - Session 1

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library

Age Group:

Tweens (Age 8-12)
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is Session 1 of our 3-day Fall Fun Camp.  Children ages 8-12 have the opportunity to explore their creative talents in building a diorama based on their favorite book.

STEM Week typed on graphing paper with images of various STEM elements in the background like spaceships, planets, beakers, equations, etc.

Fall Break STEM Week

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Meeting Room (SOU)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for something fun to do over Fall Break? Students in 3rd-6th grade are invited to the South Branch Fall Break STEM Week!

Fall Break Fossil Digging

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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, Exhibits, Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Looking for something to do during fall break? Come to the Officer Redd Library and learn all about fossils! Kids will get to examine fossils, learn how they're formed and categorized, and get to do some dinosaur themed crafts! 

Fantasy Faire ; October 18, 12:30-4:30

Fantasy Faire

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Join us for the 2nd Annual Fantasy Faire at the Cordova Library! Partake in a fantastical afternoon, full of crafts, games, food, and more! 

 

 

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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, Story Times
Event Details:

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

Sit & Stitch

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Are you interested in crocheting or knitting? If so, this program is for you. Memphis Yarnworks is hosting a Sit & Stitch session. Please bring your own supplies.  

Making a Career Out of Writing Books 2-Part Series (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning)

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

This series will discuss how to turn your passion for writing into an ongoing career. You will learn how to network, get published and take advantage of writing opportunities.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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
Event Details:

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

Banned Book Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Read any banned or challenged books lately? Come discuss them with us! Join our Banned Book Club and we will talk about the HOWS and WHYS of book bans!

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, Story Times
Event Details:

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

Creating Captivating Curb Appeal: Taking Your Garden From So-so to Whoa

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kim is an avid gardener, garden speaker, retired teacher, tedx speaker, and founder of Experience Memphis Gardens.She believes that garden walks have the power to transform our communities by beautifying, building community pride, and bringing gar

Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), 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.

Making a Career Out of Writing Books 2-Part Series (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning)

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

This series will discuss how to turn your passion for writing into an ongoing career. You will learn how to network, get published and take advantage of writing opportunities.

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Fall Break Fossil Digging

4:00pm–5:00pm
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 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Games, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Looking for something to do during fall break? Come to the Officer Redd Library and learn all about fossils! Kids will get to examine fossils, learn how they're formed and categorized, and get to do some dinosaur themed crafts! 

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
Event Details:

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

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, Story Times
Event Details:

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

Rookie Moves Chess Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Rookie Moves is a casual chess hour for players of all levels and ages. Chess boards are provided.

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.

Bookish Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

A book club for anyone who gets their book recommendations online - Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, wherever. Join local Memphis Bookish Creators as we talk about what makes a great Bookish book, our faves and our DNFs!

Third Tuesday Book Club at Officer Redd Library

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

A book club for adults willing to try different types of books from those usually read: new authors, new subjects, and new genre. 

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
Event Details:

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

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, Story Times
Event Details:

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

K-Pop Listening Party: Karaoke Edition!

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music
Event Details:

Sing your heart out to your favorite K-pop songs at this month's K-pop Listening Party with likeminded music lovers while enjoying Korean snacks, games, and small crafts.

This event is for patrons 13 and older.

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.

Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), 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.

Scary Movie Time -- A 1944 classic ghost story !

1:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

                It's officially fall and almost the spooky season!   

For our second annual scary movie, we are showing another classic .

Colorcopia: Free Art Class

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Dixon's own Shawna White for an hour of learning inspired by the ever changing seasons and collections at the Gallery. No experience needed to create your own works of art from a wide variety of techniques!

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
Event Details:

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

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, Story Times
Event Details:

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

After School Club: Halloween Party!

3:30pm–4:30pm
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 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!