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The Orange Mound Garden Club (OMGC)

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens, Adults
Orange Mound Library
Cancelled
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gardening
Event Details:

Love gardening? So do we! Join the Orange Mound Garden Club (OMGC) and connect with fellow plant lovers. Whether you’ve got extra plants, cuttings, or seeds to share, or just want to chat about all things green, this is the place for you.

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Holiday Candle Decorating

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sandra P. is coming to Cordova to lead a holiday themed program. We want you to join us on Friday, November 14 at 2:00 to learn how to make beautiful decorative candles.

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The Clothesline: A Writing Workspace

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room C (ESB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Literacy Instruction, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

The Clothesline is a space designed for writers to come together to work. Bring whatever short story, novel, comic, or essay you're working on and join us for two hours of writing time!

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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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.

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Knot Just Yarn: Frayser Crochet Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.
Event Details:

Come join the new Crochet Group at Frayser Library. It’s a relaxed place to hang out, get help with projects, and swap yarn with others who love to crochet or knit. Everyone is welcome no matter your skill level.

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A Poetry Series: Embodying Your Narrative (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning)

10:30am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Whitehaven Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unleash your voice with a dynamic choreopoem series dedicated to transforming personal experiences into powerful performances.

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This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Tunes & Tales with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra

11:00am–12:00pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Music, Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Tunes & Tales with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.  

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Your Story, Your Power: A 6 week Journey to Finding Your Inner Monologue.

12:00pm–1:30pm
Teens, Adults
Cossitt Library
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Your Story, Your Power:  A 6 week Journey to Finding Your Inner Monologue with ANN PERRY WALLACE.

October 8, 15, 29 and November 1, 8, and 15

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Raleigh Community Photography Club

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Family Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Business Assistance, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Raleigh Community Photography Club is a monthly meet-up designed to connect aspiring and experienced photographers of all ages through themed photo challenges, skill-building sessions, and community-focused storytelling.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

Chat & Chew Tween Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12)
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction
Event Details:

Tweens, it's always a good day to read an exciting book together!

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Renaissance Book Club

2:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
North Library
Virtual Event
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Attendees will be discussing the Raleigh Boys: Ric's Last Run by Ric Smoothe. Ric Smoothe  will be joining  the discussion.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Heart and Soul Book Club: Guided Writing Edition

3:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Raleigh Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Kitchen
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Special Edition Book Club: Thrills and Spills on the Page!

Get ready for an afternoon that will twist your mind and sharpen your pen!

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Friends of the Library

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This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Poetry and Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Healing Guided Writer, Victoria Johnson as she guides you through the stories that start with reaching across the divide - discovering how unexpected connections reveal buried truths, deepen our capacity for authentic relationship, and become

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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The Clothesline: A Writing Workspace

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room C (ESB)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Literacy Instruction, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

The Clothesline is a space designed for writers to come together to work. Bring whatever short story, novel, comic, or essay you're working on and join us for two hours of writing time!

This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Music Production: Music Therapy for Expression through Songwriting and Recording

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for a creative music therapy session where teens will collaborate with each other and a board certified music therapist from The STAR Center, Inc. to write and record original songs!

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Memphis Library Foundation

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Cordova Writing Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome.

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This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group

Baby Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-5)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Baby Storytime.  Share stories and songs and bubbles.

This week's theme - Whales

No registration is needed.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Third Tuesday Book Club

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group
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Long Live the King!-Chess Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
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: Games
Event Details:

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators.

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Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Children (Age 0-5)
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.

This week's theme - Whales

No registration is needed.

This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group

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! 

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Drop Everything and Write

5:00pm–7:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
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, Poetry and Writing
Event Details:

November is National Novel Writing Month! Every week we will be hosting a Drop Everything and Write session where the Raleigh Library will provide you with time, space, and a supportive environment to focus on your writing.

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Friends of the Library

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