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Seed Library Garden Club Pesto Party Flyer

Seed Library Garden Club: Pesto Party!

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cooking and Food, Gardening, Holidays
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for the Seed Library Garden Club, a welcoming space for gardening lovers of all levels!

Holiday Gift Making

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
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, Holidays
Event Details:

This is a family-oriented gift-making event! We will have lots of craft supplies available for you to create gifts for your loved ones, all free of charge. You are also welcome to bring your own craft projects to work on. 

Frosted gingerbread and candy cane house

Walking in a Winter Candy Land

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor at Randolph Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games, Holidays, Music, Neighborhood Events, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a walk down Candy Cane Lane as we celebrate the winter holiday season with food, music, life sized Candy Land, and a visit from someone magical.

A Visit from Santa

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room (CHE) at Cherokee Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Cherokee Library
Room: Meeting Room (CHE)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Holidays, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Ho ho ho! Santa is making a special stop at the Cherokee Library and he can’t wait to meet you!  You can even tell him your wish list and take pictures with him.

Sounds of the Season: Overton High School Choir

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Lobby 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
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Music
Event Details:

Join us for our holiday-inspired concert series, Sounds of the Season! We are excited to welcome the Overton High School Choir to celebrate the season with their vocal performances.

Raleigh Library Presents: "In Focus: Community Film Screening"

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Movies, Theater
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up to see this amazing showcase, connecting the Raleigh community with film, resources, and dialogue that foster literacy, empowerment, and creativity.

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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

After School Program @ Hollywood

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Foyer
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

After School Program @ Hollywood

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Foyer
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

After School Program @ Hollywood

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Foyer
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

After School Program @ Hollywood

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Foyer
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

After School Program @ Hollywood

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Foyer
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

After School Program @ Hollywood

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Foyer
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

Mystery Book Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us in Meeting Room B for Mystery Book Club, on the Fourth Thursday of every month! Please note that the November and December meetings will take place on the THIRD Saturdays (November 20, December 18).

June 2025 - March 2026 books:

After School Program @ Hollywood

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Foyer
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

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 specifically online - Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, wherever.

After School Program @ Hollywood

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Foyer
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

After School Program @ Hollywood

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Foyer
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Clubs, Games
Event Details:

Looking for a place to decompress after a long day at school? Come hang out with us at Hollywood Library in our After School Club. We'll have fun art projects, science experiments, games and much more!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

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.

Central Readers Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: L-56 Training Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.

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

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 specifically online - Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, wherever.

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

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 specifically online - Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, wherever.

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

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 specifically online - Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, wherever.

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 specifically online - Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, wherever.

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

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

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 specifically online - Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, wherever.

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 specifically online - Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, wherever.