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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

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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!

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11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Lit at the Library: The Memoir 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing Registration Required Event Details: Lit at the Library: The Memoir Thursdays, 6-7:30 pm May 15-June 26 (No class on June 19) Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
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3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Conversation Cafe in CLOUD901: French & Spanish Lessons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens CLOUD901 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: CLOUD901 Room: Brainstorm Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: Language Classes Registration Required Event Details: Conversation Cafe is FREE for teens 13-18. Presented by George Washington University graduate student Lydia Makondo! 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 "Teens" group Open Video/Photo Studio 3:00pm–6:00pm Teens CLOUD901 This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Digital art Exploratory 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens CLOUD901 This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: CLOUD901 Room: Rebecca’s Hi Tech Tree House Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details:
4 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Cordova Writing Club 4:00pm–5:30pm 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: Meeting Room (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. This event is in the "Teens" group Intro To Video Editing 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens CLOUD901 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: 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Library Magazine Workshop: Get Published in Unbound! 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens CLOUD901 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: CLOUD901 Room: Performance Stage Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts Registration Required Event Details: Calling all teen writers, artists, photographers, and creatives! Want to see your work featured in a real magazine?	This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Music Therapy Studio: Group Songwriting & Recording 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Hollywood 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: Hollywood Library Room: Meeting Room (HOL) Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music Event Details: Join us for a creative music therapy session where teens will collaborate to write and record their own songs! Whether you're a singer, songwriter, or just love music, this workshop offers a fun and supportive space to express yourself. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Writing For Performances 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Cherokee Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cherokee Library Room: Meeting Room (CHE) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Poetry and Writing Registration Required Event Details: This class/workshop will focus on dramatic writing culminating to presenting works on stage including poetry, short stories, and prose in a dramatic form. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
5 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Basic Conversational Spanish 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Language Classes Registration Required Event Details: Classes will cover introductory Spanish terms and keywords commonly used in day-to-day conversations. Lessons will focus on vocabulary, speaking, and some writing skills to help students communicate effectively in everyday situations.
6 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Making a Career Out of Writing Books 4-Part Series: Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Cordova Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Poetry and Writing Registration Required Event Details: This series will discuss how to turn your passion for writing into an ongoing career. You will learn how to network, get published and take advantage of writing opportunities. Instructor: Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation. This event is in the "Adults" group Epistolary Healing: Letters Unsent with Victoria Johnson 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Whitehaven Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Whitehaven Library Room: Meeting Room (WHI) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Poetry and Writing Registration Required Event Details: EPISTOLARY HEALING: LETTERS UNSENT. A transformative 6-week letter writing workshop. Unwritten words carry weight. What would happen if you finally gave them an assigned space? Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Adult Author Workshop with Carnegie Writers 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Cossitt Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cossitt Library Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Author Events, Literature Classes, Poetry and Writing Registration Required Event Details: Join this incredible opportunity for writers of all levels to hone their skills in this writing workshop series with Carnegie Writers! Practice different writing styles, prose, and more while collaborating with fellow writers in activities. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Writer's Block 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Connect Crew Offsite Event 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: Connect Crew Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing Event Details: Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Lit at the Library: The Memoir 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Literature Classes Registration Required Event Details: Lit at the Library: The Memoir Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 pm May 15-June 26 (No class on June 19) Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

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EPISTOLARY HEALING: LETTERS UNSENT.

A transformative 6-week letter writing workshop.

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