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The Language within our Lineage: A writing session on how we have carried language, lore, and liberation in our lineage - with Victoria Johnson

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Genealogy Room (OM) at Orange Mound Library

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Adults

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Genealogy Room (OM)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Poetry and Writing

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Healing Guided Writer, Victoria Johnson as she journeys through language, Lineage, and genealogy at the Orange Mound Library.

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

Event Details:

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!

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11 am	This event is in the "Adults" group East Shelby Trivia 11:00am–2:00pm Adults East Shelby Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Shelby Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Test your knowledge of Anime characters, movies from'90s-present, music from '80s and '90s pop and R&B, book authors and characters at the East Shelby Trivia Days. Answer 7 of 10 questions correctly to win prizes! Will you win? Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.	This event is in the "Adults" group Gameday Tuesdays 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Hollywood Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Meeting Room (HOL) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Adult participants come out and enjoy various provided games; interacting with peers and establishing relationships with others. 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 East Shelby Trivia 11:00am–2:00pm Adults East Shelby Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Shelby Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Test your knowledge of Anime characters, movies from'90s-present, music from '80s and '90s pop and R&B, book authors and characters at the East Shelby Trivia Days. Answer 7 of 10 questions correctly to win prizes! Will you win? Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.	This event is in the "Adults" group East Shelby Trivia 11:00am–2:00pm Adults East Shelby Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Shelby Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Test your knowledge of Anime characters, movies from'90s-present, music from '80s and '90s pop and R&B, book authors and characters at the East Shelby Trivia Days. Answer 7 of 10 questions correctly to win prizes! Will you win? 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 This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group 4th Annual Back to school Extravaganza! 11:00am–1:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Whitehaven 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Whitehaven Library Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (WHI) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness, Music, STEAM stem Event Details: Let's kick off the 2024-2025 school year with a bang! That's right come out and support Whitehaven's 4th Annual Back to School Extravaganza! There will be food, fun and games! There will also be backpack giveaways while supplies last! 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 "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Minecraft Party 11:00am–1:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Randolph Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Randolph Library Room: Meeting Room (RAN) Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Dive into the blocky world of creativity and adventure, where you can build, explore, and share your creations with friends all in real life! Enjoy Minecraft- themed activities, challenges, and crafts and compete in friendly competitions. 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.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Bingo 12:00pm–1:30pm Adults North Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Library Room: Meeting Room (NOR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: North Branch Bingo for Adults is a game of chance that can improve your brain, mood, and health. You mark off numbers on cards as they are called out. 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 Bingo 12:00pm–1:30pm Adults North Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Enjoying a game of fun and excitement with adults. 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.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Summer with Seniors 1:30pm–2:30pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, Games, Health & Wellness
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3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group GAMES GALORE 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: GAMES GALORE is our monthly gaming hour for teens. Choose between board games, card games, or challenging friends in Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros. This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Chess! 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens South Library This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Games, STEAM stem
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6 pm		This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Long Live the King!-Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group 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: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators. 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.

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