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Harvest, Tea, ‘n’ Harmony – An Afternoon of Art

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library

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Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Meeting Room B (OM)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

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Fall is here and so is pumpkin spice lattes! Oh, that isn’t your flavor? Good. Then how about an assortment of warm herbal teas bought locally from “My Cup of Tea”, right in Orange Mound?

Pickle Day!!!

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Meeting Room A (OM)

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Holidays

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Happy National Pickle Day!

Celebrate with us with a special pickle themed story time, pickle arts and crafts and lots of pickle snacks!

The Gravity of Hello: When Strangers Become Stories - Guided Writing with Victoria Johnson

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAL)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Poetry and Writing

Registration Required

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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

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

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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)

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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

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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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10 am	This event is in the "Adults" group Tuesday Morning Chat 10:30am–11:30am Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cordova Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Citizenship/ESL Event Details: ESL participants can learn basic Intermediate English through reading and writing.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Lev(I)magination Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Levi Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Levi Library Room: Offsite Location Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Welcome to the Lev(I)magintion Storytime Station! We invite you to join us as we Explore, Discover, and Learn through Reading, Singing, and Crafts at the Levi Library. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.		This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Great Whitehaven Beach Read 10:00am–5:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults Whitehaven Library This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Whitehaven Library Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Holidays Event Details: Didn't get to the beach this year? Or did but miss it already? Come to The Great Whitehaven Beach Read and relax on our simulated beach.
11 am	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Read, Create, Move: Storytime at North! 11:00am–11:30am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) North Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Family story times are a great opportunity for children and caretakers to come together, hear stories, sing songs, and work together on crafts or other activities. This event is in the "Adults" group Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Meeting Room (OGR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: The Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Book Club is off to a running start.		This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Reading Wizard 11:00am–12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: ABC24 and MPL team up to encourage elementary children to read during the summer. Children will engage in fun activities during this journalistic story time. Reading Wizard Summer 2024 Dates are below:	This event is in the "Adults" group Heart and Soul Book Club 11:30am–12:30pm Adults Cordova Library Registration Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Offsite Location Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: The Heart and Soul Book Club is moving!! The contract with Memphis Public Libraries and Bartlett Library ended June 30th, but that doesn't mean our book club will end with it. 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 "Adults" group Storytime at MoSH with Connect Crew 11:30am–1:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Adults Connect Crew Offsite Event 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 "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Connect Crew Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Adults Program Type: Outreach Event, Story Times Event Details: Do you like free books, storytimes, and an opportunity to explore the Memphis Museum of Science and History (MoSH)? If you answered yes, please come and join us for a fun time at MoSH! Be sure to ask about our AMAZING library cards!
12 pm	This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Homeschool Bookclub 12:30pm–1:30pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Cordova Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library for the Homeschool Bookclub. This month, read ANY History book. Then come to the Library to talk about what you've read and create a mural. For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed,
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Book Chat 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Raleigh Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Book Chat is a book club for those who hate assigned reading! Come ready to talk about anything you've read recently. We will meet every other month in the large meeting room.
2 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group How to Crochet for Teens! 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens East Shelby Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Hey, if you're into crochet and want to learn more or improve your skills, come join our fun crochet workshop! This program is perfect for beginners or for those who just need a little refresher.		This event is in the "Adults" group Short Story Circle 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Connect Crew Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Connect Crew Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Calling ALL lovers of reading, conversation, short stories, smoothies, and great food! Join us for our short story book club! Do you enjoy reading but face commitment issues when it comes to completing books from start to finish? This event is in the "Adults" group Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Citizenship/ESL Event Details: Join us every Saturday from 2pm to 4pm to practice reading/speaking English and building new vocabulary in a casual friendly environment. Each attendee is welcome to read a page from the suggested book aloud. 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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Explore Memphis - meet local author Becky Thomas 3:00pm–3:45pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Cordova Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Author Events, Story Times Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library to meet local children's author Becky Thomas. Listen to her read her new book. Then stay for crafts and snacks. For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

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