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Teen Arts Fest flyer with program description and date and time

Teen Arts Fest 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Step into a world of vibrant imagination and raw talent at our Annual Teen Arts Fest Exhibition, proudly hosted by Memphis Public Libraries!

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Intergalactic Eleganza

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're spacing out at the library and throwing an out-of-this-world after-hours event. Enjoy free food, live trivia, and a fierce lip sync competition. Prizes will be given to the trivia winner, best costume, and the lip sync competition winner.

vincent astor flyer

The Vincent Astor Celebration

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for this family-friendly event and hear from local nonprofits, sit in on story time, create crafts, play games, learn about local history through Memphis Public Libraries' Vincent Astor Collection, and participate in our raffle for the cha

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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! 

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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Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

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.

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.

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

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.

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.

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

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

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.

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

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.

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

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.

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.

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

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.

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.

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

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

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.

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

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.

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

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.

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

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.

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

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.

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

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.

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

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.

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

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.

Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠

3:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done.

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.

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