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MPL Repair Cafe #3

Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.

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Don't Throw it Out, Fix it!

Tween Crochet Class

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library

Age Group:

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Meeting Room A (OM)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc.

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Hey Tweens & Teens!

Looking for something fun and creative to do on fall break? Join us for a 4-day beginner crochet class where you'll learn the basics and make your very own crocheted orange! 🍊

Art Unleashed: Tween Fall Fun Camp - Session 1

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library

Age Group:

Tweens (Age 8-12)

Open

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)

Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts

Registration Required

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This is Session 1 of our 3-day Fall Fun Camp. Children ages 8-12 have the opportunity to explore their creative talents in building a diorama based on their favorite book.

STEM Week typed on graphing paper with images of various STEM elements in the background like spaceships, planets, beakers, equations, etc.

Fall Break STEM Week

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room (SOU) at South Library

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

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Library Branch: South Library

Room: Meeting Room (SOU)

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

Program Type: STEAM stem

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Looking for something fun to do over Fall Break? Students in 3rd-6th grade are invited to the South Branch Fall Break STEM Week!

Fall Break Fossil Digging

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibits, Games, STEAM stem

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Looking for something to do during fall break? Come to the Officer Redd Library and learn all about fossils! Kids will get to examine fossils, learn how they're formed and categorized, and get to do some dinosaur themed crafts!

Fantasy Faire

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library

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Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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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

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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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10 am		This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Babies and Books 10:15am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" 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) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Come join us for story time appropriate for the youngest children! No groups please. 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 0-5)" group Story Time! 10:30am–11:30am Children (Age 0-5) Orange Mound Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" 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) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come and join us for a super cool story time! 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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group Cancelled Toddler Story Time 10:15am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Cancelled 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) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Come join us as we explore the wonderful world of children's literature for toddlers! No groups please.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Cherokee Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Cherokee Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cherokee Library Room: Meeting Room (CHE) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Stories, songs, crafts for the preschool age group. 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 0-5)" group Cancelled Preschool Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Children (Age 0-5) Raleigh Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Children's Area (RAL) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 3-5. 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 Cancelled Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Children (Age 0-5) Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more!
11 am	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Family Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) East Shelby 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: East Shelby Library Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. 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 0-5)" group Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5) Cordova Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" 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 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime. Share Stories, songs and crafts This week's theme - Polar Animals No registration is needed.	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 Sensory Story Time 11:00am–12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) 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 This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" 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), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges. 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 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Family Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults Frayser 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults Program Type: Story Times Event Details: All ages are welcome at our Family Storytime! Come listen to exciting stories, participate in fun activities, and share a special time together. 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 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Family Fun - Library Lover's Month 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Cordova 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Poetry and Writing, Story Times Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library to celebrate Library Lover's Month. Share stories and snacks. Then create a book of your own to keep. For all ages and no registration is needed. 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 Cancelled "Can I Play with My Food?" Storytime 11:00am–12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Raleigh 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 Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Raleigh Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Join us for a storytime with local author Ali Manning! She will be reading her book "Can I Play with My Food?" followed by a short activity. See you there! 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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Black History Story Time 12:00pm–1:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Orange Mound 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: Orange Mound Library Room: Children's Area (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Black History Month, Story Times Event Details: Join us for a special Black History story time! 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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3 pm		This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Cancelled Read to the Dog! 3:30pm–4:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Literacy Instruction, Story Times Event Details: Kids can come and read to our sweet reading therapy dog, Lovie. Books will be available for children to read, or they may bring their own.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Cancelled Read to the Dog! 3:30pm–4:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Raleigh Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Children's Area (RAL) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Kids can come and read to our sweet reading therapy dog, Lovie. Books will be available for children to read, or they may bring their own.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Storytime 5:45pm–6:45pm Children (Age 0-5) Cordova Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" 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 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime. Share stories, songs and crafts. This week's theme - Spring has Sprung! No registration is needed.

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