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Family Resource Fair / Feria de Recursos Familiares

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Program Type:

Community Information, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Library Support, Neighborhood Events

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Lobby

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

Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Library Support, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

Join Memphis Public Libraries for our Family Resource Fair day! We will have panels and community partners with resources for families and caregivers. There will also be giveaways, food trucks, and more!

LAWNMOWER MAINTENANCE &REPAIR WORKSHOP

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library

Program Type:

Literacy Instruction

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: North Library

Room: Meeting Room (NOR)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Literacy Instruction

Registration Required

Event Details:

Teens and adults are invited to a Lawnmower Maintenance and Repair Workshop .

Teen Arts Fest flyer with program description and date and time

Teen Arts Fest 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Step into a world of vibrant imagination and raw talent at our Annual Teen Arts Fest Exhibition, proudly hosted by Memphis Public Libraries!

Intergalactic Eleganza

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Program Type:

Games, Music

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games, Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

We're spacing out at the library and throwing an out-of-this-world after-hours event. Enjoy free food, live trivia, and a fierce lip sync competition. Prizes will be given to the trivia winner, best costume, and the lip sync competition winner.

The Vincent Astor Celebration

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, History/Genealogy

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History/Genealogy

Event Details:

Join us for this family-friendly event and hear from local nonprofits, sit in on story time, create crafts, play games, learn about local history through Memphis Public Libraries' Vincent Astor Collection, and participate in our raffle for the cha

Fantasy Faire

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

Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games, Neighborhood Events

Age Group:

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

Event Details:

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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Beginning Spanish 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults Whitehaven Library 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: Whitehaven Library Room: Meeting Room (WHI) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Language Classes Event Details: A beginning Spanish class designed for students that have no familiarity with the language. Registration not necessary and we can start you with our beginners group and work you up to our advanced group.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Juneteenth Paint and Sip at the Genealogy Center! 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Orange Mound 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: Orange Mound Library Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Neighborhood Events Registration Required Event Details: This event has changed time to 10am-12pm Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation. 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 This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Japanese Culture Club 10:30am–12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" 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 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cultural Awareness Event Details: Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture. 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Juneteenth Blood Drive at Cordova 11:00am–3:00pm 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: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness Event Details: Donate blood at the Cordova library's Juneteenth fest and get a $10 gift card, Juneteenth themed t-shirts and a chance to win $10,000! 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 This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Juneteenth Fest at Cordova 11:00am–3:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cordova Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Games, Holidays, Music, Story Times Event Details: Please join us for the fourth annual Juneteenth Fest at Cordova Library! Come support local Memphis businesses selling food, drinks, accessories, home decor, and other fun merchandise. 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 "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 Sankofa African Diaspora Festival 11:00am–5:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness, Music, Story Times Event Details: Celebrating the rich culture, lived experiences and creative expression of African descended communities. 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.
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1 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective 1:00pm–4:00pm Teens Cossitt Library 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: Cossitt Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater Registration Required Event Details: Casting call to all teens, 13-18! 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 Spill the Tea: Teen Talk 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens Whitehaven Library This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Whitehaven Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Poetry and Writing Event Details: Grab a cup of iced tea and join us for a relaxed roundtable just for teens! This is your space to chat about what’s been on your mind—school, friendships, goals for the new year, and anything in between. 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 "Teens" group Let Me Tell You About Cossitt: A Teen's Perspective 1:00pm–4:00pm Teens Cossitt Library 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: Cossitt Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts, Theater Registration Required Event Details: Casting call to all teens, 13-18! 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.
2 pm			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 This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Wonderful Wednesdays at Parkway Village! 2:30pm–4:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Parkway Village 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 This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Parkway Village Library Room: Program Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, College Preparation, Color Your World - EM, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Holidays, Movies, Music, Neighborhood Events, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc., STEAM arts, STEAM stem, Story Times, Theater, Travel Event Details: Wednesdays are Wonderful at Parkway Village. Join us ever Wednesday this summer for an array of games, activities, crafts, movies and so much more! 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-Seniors" group Parkway Village Creative Maker’s Workshop: Creating Cowrie Shell Ear Cuff and Hair Accesories 2:15pm–4:15pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults-Seniors Parkway Village Library Registration Closed Registration Required 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-Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Parkway Village Library Room: Program Area Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness Registration Required Event Details: Come learn basic wire wrapping techniques for jewelry making along with the history and cultural significance of making jewelry with Cowrie shells. Allchildren under the age of seven must by an adult. 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Social Hour - Trivia Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Raleigh Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Cultural Awareness, Games, Theater Event Details: Calling young adults! Join us for a social hour at the library! In this session, we will play Trivia to test our general knowledge. If trivia games aren't your favorite, no worries! Check back for the theme of the next social hour. 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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