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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

Age Group:

Adults

Open

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

Age Group:

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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10 am		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 DiscoverRead 10:45am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Gaston Park 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: Gaston Park Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Literacy Instruction Event Details: Children will have the opportunity to read with others to increase literacy. The children will be using the concept of DiscoverRead and work with some of the components of reading, writing, talking, singing and playing.		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 DiscoverRead 10:45am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Gaston Park 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: Gaston Park Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Literacy Instruction Event Details: Children will have the opportunity to read with others to increase literacy. The children will be using the concept of DiscoverRead and work with some of the components of reading, writing, talking, singing and playing.
11 am	This event is in the "Teens" group Morning Unplug and Unwind 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Lounge Age Group: Teens Program Type: Color Your World - EM Event Details: Start your day with peace and pages at CLOUD901’s Morning Unplug and Unwind! 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Frayser Book Club 12:00pm–1:15pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Frayser Library 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: Frayser Library Room: Conference Room (FRA) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join the Frayser Book Club for a lively book discussion! Listen and discuss plot points, writing style, and hidden messages in the novel.
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 CANCELED TODAY Dungeons & Dragons 101 1:00pm–4:00pm Teens Officer Geoffrey Redd 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: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Want to learn how to play D&D? Join us every Wednesday in June & July in the Teen Loft as an experienced DM will lead a quest designed for beginners (though teens with all experience levels are welcome to join). 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 "Teens" group Teen Improv Writing Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games, Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts Event Details: Join the teen improv writing club beginning June 2nd and every other Monday in June and July! DON'T THINK, JUST WRITE!				This event is in the "Teens" group FUN GAME DAY FOR TEENS 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens North Library This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Library Room: Meeting Room (NOR) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: If you are a teenager and looking for a safe place for fun, join us in game activities, including board games. You will have a great time.
3 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group Evening Unplug & Unwind 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Lounge Age Group: Teens Program Type: Color Your World - EM Event Details: Grab a YMCA snack at 3pm cozy up during CLOUD901’s Evening Unplug and Unwind! 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 Crochet for Kids 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Sewing, Needlework, etc. Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library to learn to crochet! Staff member Kellea will teach all kids, tweens and teens how to do easy crochet stitches and projects. Yarn and needles provided.
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: Color Your World - EM, Movies, STEAM arts Registration Required Event Details: CLOUD 901 Intro to Video Editing: Mastering Adobe Premiere Pro		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Anime Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens Frayser Library This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, Movies, Poetry and Writing, Sewing, Needlework, etc., Travel Event Details: It's time for Anime! Join our Teen Anime Club and dive into a world of adventures, creation, and culture. Enjoy watching anime screenings, creating anime inspired crafts, and learning about the rich traditions of Eastern culture. 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 "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.

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EPISTOLARY HEALING: LETTERS UNSENT.

A transformative 6-week letter writing workshop.

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