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Sounds from the Stacks: Renée and Aaron Brame

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby Stage at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby Stage
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for our Sounds from the Stacks concert series, this month featuring a smooth, lounge-inspired performance by local duo Renée and Aaron Brame.

My Story's Song

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
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!

Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Zip Code Zine Mixer

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Meet with and make with your neighbors at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Zip Code Zine Mixer.

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Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

10:00am–4:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.

Genealogy Assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler!

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Genealogy assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! Come get assistance with your genealogical research from one of our library's favorite experts. Dr.

SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY Meeting

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

The SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY organized in January 2015. It is an informal group of like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who gather to discuss, share, and learn how to preserve  and document family history.

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

10:00am–4:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.

Genealogy Assistance with Skyler and Van!

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Need help getting started with your genealogical research? Can't seem to place great-grandmother on the family tree? The Orange Mound Genealogy Center staff are here to help!

Poetry Slam with Glow in the Dark Kool-Aid

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Poetry and Writing, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's a New Year and a new you! Help us celebrate 2026 with our first ever Black Light Black Out Poetry Slam — an electrifying afternoon of spoken word, self-expression, and cosmic vibes.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

10:00am–4:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.

Genealogy Assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler!

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Genealogy assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! Come get assistance with your genealogical research from one of our library's favorite experts. Dr.

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

10:00am–4:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.

SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY Meeting

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

The SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY organized in January 2015. It is an informal group of like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who gather to discuss, share, and learn how to preserve  and document family history.

Genealogy Assistance with Skyler and Van!

11:00am–1:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Need help getting started with your genealogical research? Can't seem to place great-grandmother on the family tree? The Orange Mound Genealogy Center staff are here to help!

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

10:00am–4:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.

Genealogy Assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler!

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Genealogy assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! Come get assistance with your genealogical research from one of our library's favorite experts. Dr.

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

10:00am–4:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.

SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY Meeting

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

The SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY organized in January 2015. It is an informal group of like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who gather to discuss, share, and learn how to preserve  and document family history.

Genealogy Assistance with Skyler and Van!

11:00am–1:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Need help getting started with your genealogical research? Can't seem to place great-grandmother on the family tree? The Orange Mound Genealogy Center staff are here to help!

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

10:00am–4:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.

Genealogy Assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler!

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Genealogy assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! Come get assistance with your genealogical research from one of our library's favorite experts. Dr.

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

10:00am–4:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.

SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY Meeting

11:00am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Meeting Room B (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

The SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY organized in January 2015. It is an informal group of like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who gather to discuss, share, and learn how to preserve  and document family history.

Genealogy Assistance with Skyler and Van!

11:00am–1:00pm
Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Need help getting started with your genealogical research? Can't seem to place great-grandmother on the family tree? The Orange Mound Genealogy Center staff are here to help!

Genealogy Assistance with Skyler and Van!

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Need help getting started with your genealogical research? Can't seem to place great-grandmother on the family tree? The Orange Mound Genealogy Center staff are here to help!

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

10:00am–4:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.

Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson

10:00am–4:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Room: Genealogy Room (OM)
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy
Event Details:

Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.