This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Nov 14 2025 Fri The Clothesline: A Writing Workspace 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors East Shelby Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Nov 14 2025 Fri The Clothesline: A Writing Workspace 3:00pm–5:00pm 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 "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 Nov 15 2025 Sat Family Tunes and Tales with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra 11:00am–12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 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 Nov 15 2025 Sat Family Tunes and Tales with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra 11:00am–12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 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: Music, Story Times Event Details: Come join us for a special musical storytime featuring the strings section of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Learn all about the different stringed instruments and the sounds they make. 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.
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 Nov 15 2025 Sat Read with a Pup! (Children's reading therapy program) 11:00am–1:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Full Registration Required 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 Nov 15 2025 Sat Read with a Pup! (Children's reading therapy program) 11:00am–1:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Full Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Literacy Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.
This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Nov 15 2025 Sat Chat & Chew Tween Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12) East Shelby Library This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Nov 15 2025 Sat Chat & Chew Tween Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm 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! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 15 2025 Sat From Imperfect to Iconic: A Four-Week Fashion Experience Inspired by Theo Huxtable 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Cossitt Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 15 2025 Sat From Imperfect to Iconic: A Four-Week Fashion Experience Inspired by Theo Huxtable 1:00pm–3:00pm Cossitt Library Registration Closed Library Branch: Cossitt Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc. Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 15 2025 Sat Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 15 2025 Sat Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Citizenship/ESL Event Details: Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page from the suggested book. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Little Readers' Roundup 3:00pm–4:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Whitehaven Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Little Readers' Roundup 3:00pm–4:00pm Whitehaven Library Library Branch: Whitehaven Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Games, Literacy Instruction, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times Event Details: Join us every first and third Monday of the month for a magical story time adventure! Enjoy engaging tales, lively music, catchy songs, and plenty of laughter and fun. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Nov 17 2025 Mon The Clothesline: A Writing Workspace 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors East Shelby Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Nov 17 2025 Mon The Clothesline: A Writing Workspace 3:00pm–5:00pm 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 "Adults" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Third Tuesday Book Club at Officer Redd Library 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Third Tuesday Book Club at Officer Redd Library 11:00am–12:00pm 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 18 2025 Tue A Wider Angle Film Series: ATANARJUAT: THE FAST RUNNER 5:30pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 18 2025 Tue A Wider Angle Film Series: ATANARJUAT: THE FAST RUNNER 5:30pm–8:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: For November, A Wider Angle, our monthly film series highlighting independent global cinema, is proud to present a special screening of the 2001 Canadian epic Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Raleigh Reads Book Club- Before the Coffee Gets Cold 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Raleigh Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Raleigh Reads Book Club- Before the Coffee Gets Cold 6:30pm–7:30pm Raleigh Library Open Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the Raleigh Reads book club! We will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to discuss books as a group. 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.
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 Nov 22 2025 Sat Family Fun - Meet Children's Author Rayna Exelbierd 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Cordova Library 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 Nov 22 2025 Sat Family Fun - Meet Children's Author Rayna Exelbierd 11:00am–11:45am 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: Author Events, Poetry and Writing Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library to meet Children's author Rayna Exelbierd.Listen to Rayna read her books and talk about the writing experience. Then create a book of your own.For all ages and 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 Nov 22 2025 Sat My Story's Song 11:00am–12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 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 Nov 22 2025 Sat My Story's Song 11:00am–12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music, Story Times Event Details: Come to this special story time with a musical heart! Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 22 2025 Sat From Imperfect to Iconic: A Four-Week Fashion Experience Inspired by Theo Huxtable 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Cossitt Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 22 2025 Sat From Imperfect to Iconic: A Four-Week Fashion Experience Inspired by Theo Huxtable 1:00pm–3:00pm Cossitt Library Registration Closed Library Branch: Cossitt Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Sewing, Needlework, etc. Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 22 2025 Sat Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 22 2025 Sat Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Citizenship/ESL Event Details: Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page from the suggested book. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 22 2025 Sat Teen Book Buffet 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens Frayser Library This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 22 2025 Sat Teen Book Buffet 2:30pm–3:30pm Frayser Library Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Clubs, Library Support Event Details: Teen Book Buffet: Sample the Stories!Try a little… check out a lot! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Nov 22 2025 Sat Quietly Connecting: Silent Book Club & Silent Disco 📖🪩 4:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Cossitt Library Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Nov 22 2025 Sat Quietly Connecting: Silent Book Club & Silent Disco 📖🪩 4:00pm–7:00pm Cossitt Library Open Library Branch: Cossitt Library Room: Offsite Location Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs, Music Registration Required Event Details: Watch the sun fade over the Mississippi River as pages turn and beats blend, while silent readers and dancers share the same rhythm! 🌅🎶 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Nov 24 2025 Mon The Clothesline: A Writing Workspace 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors East Shelby Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Nov 24 2025 Mon The Clothesline: A Writing Workspace 3:00pm–5:00pm 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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Nov 24 2025 Mon Shining Stars: Music Therapy for School Aged Children 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Frayser Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Nov 24 2025 Mon Shining Stars: Music Therapy for School Aged Children 4:00pm–5:00pm Frayser Library Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Music Event Details: Join us for a fun and interactive music therapy program led by a board certified music therapist from The STAR Center, Inc. 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.
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 Nov 29 2025 Sat My Story's Song 11:00am–12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 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 Nov 29 2025 Sat My Story's Song 11:00am–12:00pm Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music, Story Times Event Details: Come to this special story time with a musical heart! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 29 2025 Sat Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 29 2025 Sat Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Citizenship/ESL Event Details: Join us every Saturday to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read aloud a page from the suggested book. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Dec 1 2025 Mon Little Readers' Roundup 3:00pm–4:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Whitehaven Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Dec 1 2025 Mon Little Readers' Roundup 3:00pm–4:00pm Whitehaven Library Library Branch: Whitehaven Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Games, Literacy Instruction, Music, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times Event Details: Join us every first and third Monday of the month for a magical story time adventure! Enjoy engaging tales, lively music, catchy songs, and plenty of laughter and fun. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Dec 1 2025 Mon The Clothesline: A Writing Workspace 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors East Shelby Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Dec 1 2025 Mon The Clothesline: A Writing Workspace 3:00pm–5:00pm 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!
Dec 4 2025 Thu NovelSpeak 1:00pm–3:00pm Cordova Library Dec 4 2025 Thu NovelSpeak 1:00pm–3:00pm Cordova Library Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Meeting Room (COR) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: NovelSpeak is a different kind of book club. Rather than everybody reading the same title, we all can share what they have been reading as individuals. It's exciting because participants can discuss what they want.