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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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All Day					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 Scavenger Hunt All Day Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Orange Mound 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: Orange Mound Library Room: Children's Area (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Can you find them all? Explore the Children's area of the library and see what characters you will find for this month's scavenger hunt!
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 "Adults" group Bingo Wednesday @ Levi 11:30am–1:00pm Adults Levi Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Levi Library Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (LEV) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday! Our special guest will be Dale Street! If you have any questions, please call us at 901-415-2773! 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.
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2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Summer with Seniors @ Quince 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: Arts & Crafts, Games, Health & Wellness		This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nintendo Switch Tournament 2:00pm–4:30pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Raleigh 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: Raleigh Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Calling all gamers! Flex your skills and go head to head with other gamers at Raleigh's Nintendo Switch Tournament. We'll have the classics if you're feeling nostalgic, as well as some newer fan favorites. This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Back To School Block Party 2:00pm–5:00pm Teens East Shelby Library This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Meeting Room A & B (ESB) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Information, Games, Neighborhood Events Event Details: Join Us at East Shelby our 1st Annual Teen Back To School Block Party. A fun and festive resource fair for all teens and families. Food Trucks, Games, Music, Lip Sync Contest with Prizes. 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 "Teens" group Board Game Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens South Library This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games			This event is in the "Teens" group Agree to Disagree 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Randolph Library 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: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Do you like to debate and prove why you're always right? Then join us for a game of Agree to Disagree, where you and a stranger will be given a random topic that you will either have to defend or tear apart. 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 "Children (Age 6-8)" group Roller Coaster Fun! 3:00pm–4:00pm Children (Age 6-8) Randolph Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" 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) Program Type: Games, STEAM stem Event Details: Kids are invited to come to your Randolph Branch to make a roller coaster using recycled materials. 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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Bookworm Bingo (ages 6-8) 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (Age 6-8) Orange Mound Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Age Group: Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Which book characters will you recognize on your bingo card? The Orange Mound Library is excited to invite you and your child out to play a fun game of Bookworm Bingo! 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 "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 Board to Play! 4:30pm–7:30pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults Cossitt 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: Cossitt Library Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Join Board to Beers, Memphis' first and only board game bar, and the Cossitt Library as we enjoy two nights of board game fun! Bring friends and family out to enjoy classic favorites as well as modern gems. 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.
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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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