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Sounds from the Stacks: Harper & Harrison

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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 at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library for the music of Harper & Harrison! As part of our concert series, Sounds from the Stacks, we are inviting the public to enjoy the vocal stylings from Memphis' own Yolanda Harper.

Creative Customs: Pinch Pot Pottery

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Orange Mound Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Full

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Looking for fun activity to do before Valentines’ Day? Or perhaps you are looking to start a new hobby.

Library and Lattes (Hot Cocoa Edition)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm

Teen Area at Frayser Library

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cooking and Food, Holidays, Library Support

Event Details:

Cocoa, Conversation, and Chapters

The Mountaintop Collection Exhibit

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: North Library

Room: Meeting Room (NOR)

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

Program Type: Exhibits, History/Genealogy

Event Details:

Take a tour of The Mountaintop Collection Exhibit at the North Branch Public Library February 2 through February 5,2026.

Learning Symptoms and Risks of Heart Disease

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Kitchen at Raleigh Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Kitchen

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Presented by Methodist North Hospital Certified Professional, this class is a discussion about heart disease symptoms which include chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue and dizziness.

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MPL Repair Cafe - Spring

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

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

Age Group:

Adults

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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.

Event Details:

Don't Throw it Out, Fix it!

MPL Repair Cafe - Summer

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

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

Age Group:

Adults

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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.

Event Details:

Don't Throw it Out, Fix it!

MPL Repair Cafe - Fall

Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

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

Age Group:

Adults

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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.

Event Details:

Don't Throw it Out, Fix it!

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Self Care DIY

2:30pm–4:00pm

Teens

Whitehaven Library

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Library Branch: Whitehaven Library

Room: Teen Innovation Center

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM arts

Event Details:

You deserve a little time to relax! As part of Youth Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating youth with a special DIY self-care kit workshop.

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

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Art Jam

2:30pm–3:30pm

Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens

Whitehaven Library

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Library Branch: Whitehaven Library

Room: Teen Innovation Center

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts

Event Details:

Express yourself at our Youth Appreciation Week Art Jam! This is your space to create freely whether it's painting, sketching, or just doodling. We’ll provide the supplies, you bring the imagination!

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

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3 pm

Kids on the Block Puppet Show!

3:15pm–4:00pm

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

Whitehaven Library

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Library Branch: Whitehaven Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, Music, STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times

Event Details:

Join us at the Whitehaven Branch Library as we discuss staying fit and healthier eating options with Nam and his friends, in this live action puppet show.

"It's all about Balance"

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

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Open Video/Photo Studio

3:00pm–6:00pm

Teens

CLOUD901

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Library Branch: CLOUD901

Room: Video Production Lab

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts

Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in CLOUD901's Video and Photo Production Lab!

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.

LEGO Club

3:30pm–4:30pm

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

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

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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, Games, STEAM arts

Event Details:

Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends!

4 pm

Crafternoon

4:00pm–5:00pm

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

Randolph Library

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Library Branch: Randolph Library

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem

Event Details:

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Paint Party!

4:00pm–5:00pm

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

South Library

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Library Branch: South Library

Room: Children's Area

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts

Event Details:

Stop by the South Branch on the 2nd Monday of each month for a special painting project! We'll try out different painting materials and techniques to make great pieces of art!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Intro To Video Editing

4:00pm–5:30pm

Teens

CLOUD901

Registration Closed

Registration Required

Registration Closed

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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

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Creative Customs: Button Making Bash: May the 4th Be With You! (Star Wars Buttons)

4:00pm–5:00pm

Teens

Orange Mound Library

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Teen Area (OM)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts

Event Details:

Button pins are used to express a plethora of things from achievement badges to showing pride in one's community. Whatever idea or statement you’d like to convey there’s a button for it.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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