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senior health fair flyer

2025 Senior Health Fair

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Program Type:

Community Information, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

This event is aimed at informing, educating, and providing health care resources and health information to seniors.  It is FREE to vendors and participating seniors.  

Flyer for Cordova Fantasy Faire Vendors Interest

Fantasy Faire

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games, Neighborhood Events

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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Senior Summer Camp

10:30am–1:00pm
Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Gardening, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this summer for our first Annual Senior Summer Camp at the Frayser Branch Library! 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Art-to-Grow With Dixon Gallery

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Children will be introduced to art, providing them with the opportunity explore their creative talents.

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.

Memphis Grizzlies Presents: Zine Workshop

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Art Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Channel your creativity in writing and art in this week-long summer camp. Discover the ins and outs of zines and create your own about a topic you’re passionate about. Participants will be provided with: 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Senior Summer Camp

10:30am–1:00pm
Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Gardening, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this summer for our first Annual Senior Summer Camp at the Frayser Branch Library! 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Art to Grow

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, STEAM arts

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.

Wonderful Wednesdays at Parkway Village!

2:30pm–4:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Parkway Village Library
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Color Your World - EM, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times, Theater, Travel
Event Details:

Wednesdays are Wonderful at Parkway Village. Join us ever Wednesday this summer for an array of games, activities, crafts, movies and so much more!

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.

After School Club: Zipline Riders

3:30pm–5:00pm
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, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Cross at your own risk! Peril awaits down below!

Memphis Grizzlies Presents: Zine Workshop

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Art Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Channel your creativity in writing and art in this week-long summer camp. Discover the ins and outs of zines and create your own about a topic you’re passionate about. Participants will be provided with: 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

3D Printer Appointment

All Day
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Raleigh Branch Library is excited to be offering individual appointments for use of our 3D printer this summer! 

Please read the rules before registering for an appointment:

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.

Senior Summer Camp

10:30am–1:00pm
Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Gardening, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this summer for our first Annual Senior Summer Camp at the Frayser Branch Library! 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

DIY EMOJI T-SHIRTS!

1:30pm–3:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Whitehaven Library
Library Branch: Whitehaven Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Music, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Let your creativity shine by designing your very own Emoji T-Shirt! Choose from a variety of fun emoji designs!

What to Expect:

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.

Art to Grow!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Hollywood Library
Library Branch: Hollywood Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Join us for a special program with Dixon's Art to Grow Program! Participants are invited to learn about art then create their own masterpiece to take home.

Memphis Grizzlies Presents: Zine Workshop

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Art Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Channel your creativity in writing and art in this week-long summer camp. Discover the ins and outs of zines and create your own about a topic you’re passionate about. Participants will be provided with: 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Senior Summer Camp

10:30am–1:00pm
Adults-Seniors
Frayser Library
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)
Age Group: Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Gardening, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this summer for our first Annual Senior Summer Camp at the Frayser Branch Library! 

Special Notes

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

LEGO of Your Imagination

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Games, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Get ready to build, create, and imagine with LEGOs! Come unleash your creativity and see where the bricks take you!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Grizzlies Presents: Zine Workshop

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Art Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Channel your creativity in writing and art in this week-long summer camp. Discover the ins and outs of zines and create your own about a topic you’re passionate about. Participants will be provided with: 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
Event Details:

See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.

Cordova Writing Club

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts
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.

Intro To Video Editing

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
CLOUD901
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: CLOUD901
Room: Video Production Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, STEAM arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

CLOUD 901 Intro to Video Editing: Mastering Adobe Premiere Pro

3D Printer Appointment

All Day
Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Raleigh Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Raleigh Branch Library is excited to be offering individual appointments for use of our 3D printer this summer! 

Please read the rules before registering for an appointment:

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.

Roll Your Own Sushi (Candle)

4:00pm–5:15pm
Teens
Frayser Library
Library Branch: Frayser Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Explore the fun world of candle making with this special teen program! Craft unique beeswax candles shaped like your favorite sushi roll!

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.

Fiddle Key Rings

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, STEAM arts, STEAM stem

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.

Wonderful Wednesdays at Parkway Village!

2:30pm–4:30pm
Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Parkway Village Library
Library Branch: Parkway Village Library
Room: Program Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Color Your World - EM, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times, Theater, Travel
Event Details:

Wednesdays are Wonderful at Parkway Village. Join us ever Wednesday this summer for an array of games, activities, crafts, movies and so much more!

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.

Write Your Own Song

3:30pm–4:30pm
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 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Music, STEAM arts
Event Details:

Love music? Ever wanted to write your own song? Now's your chance to write your own song, and get to play it! This will be a very simple exercise in music composition for kids. No prior musical knowledge required.