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Pre Gonerfest Explore Memphest

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Lobby Stage at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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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: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Games, Music, Neighborhood Events

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Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city! Enjoy free food, live music from Blvck Hippie and Model Zero, and story time and crafts.

Family Resource Fair / Feria de Recursos Familiares

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

Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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

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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

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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!

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

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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

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

Fantasy Faire

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

Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library

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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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All Day		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group 3D Printer Appointment All Day Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Raleigh 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: Raleigh Library Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem Registration Required Event Details: The Raleigh Branch Library is excited to be offering individual appointments for use of our 3D printer this summer! Please read the rules before registering for an appointment: 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group 3D Printer Appointment All Day Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Raleigh 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: Raleigh Library Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem Registration Required Event Details: The Raleigh Branch Library is excited to be offering individual appointments for use of our 3D printer this summer! Please read the rules before registering for an appointment: 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.
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 This event is in the "Teens" group Raleigh Chicks Backpack Giveaway! 10:00am–2:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Library Support, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event Event Details: Join us for another annual Backpack Giveaway to help your family be prepared for the school year. 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.
11 am	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Explore Memphis: Movie Mondays with Black Classics 11:00am–1:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Hollywood 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: Hollywood Library Room: Meeting Room (HOL) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Color Your World - EM, History/Genealogy Event Details: Patrons will delve into the past and explore outdated scenarios and logics of the past through the lens of early America. The films explore questions of race, radical extremism, and inward and outward abuse. 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 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Les Passees Kids on the Block Puppet Show 11:00am–12:15pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) 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 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) Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Community Information Event Details: Join us for a fun puppet show brought to you by Les Passees Kids on the Block! 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 This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Community Field Day in Orange Mound 11:00am–3:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Orange Mound 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: Orange Mound Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Games, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events Event Details: The Community Field Day is and event to bring together generations for fun outside activities. There will be Food, Fun and Sun! 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.
12 pm		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 "Adults" group Ziggy's Arts Adventure 12:00pm–2:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Adults Hollywood 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 "Adults" 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), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM Event Details: 🎨✨ Join us at Hollywood for Ziggy’s Arts Adventure! Get ready for a family fun event like no other! Perfect for adults and children to enjoy 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 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Library Scavenger Hunt 12:00pm–1:30pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) East Shelby 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: East Shelby Library Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Color Your World - EM, Games, Literacy Instruction, Neighborhood Events Event Details: Come join in a day of adventure! 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 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Ziggy's Arts Adventure 12:00pm–2:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Adults Hollywood 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 "Adults" 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), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM Event Details: 🎨✨ Join us at Hollywood for Ziggy’s Arts Adventure! Get ready for a family fun event like no other! Perfect for adults and children to enjoy 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.
1 pm	This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Zines for Tweens 1:00pm–3:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM Registration Required Event Details: Learn the art of zine making in this two-day workshop! Participants will leave with their very own zine of their creation. Light refreshments will be provided. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.	This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Zines for Tweens 1:00pm–3:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM Registration Required Event Details: Learn the art of zine making in this two-day workshop! Participants will leave with their very own zine of their creation. Light refreshments will be provided. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.	This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Fiddle Key Rings 1:00pm–2:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Randolph 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: Randolph Library Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, STEAM arts, STEAM stem 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.
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.
3 pm				This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Colorful Poetry - A Blackout Poetry Remix 3:00pm–4:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Raleigh Library This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Family Learning Lab Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, Poetry and Writing Event Details: Discover the art of blackout poetry in this creative workshop! 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Roll Your Own Sushi (Candle) 4:00pm–5:15pm 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, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy, STEAM arts Event Details: Explore the fun world of candle making with this special teen program! Craft unique beeswax candles shaped like your favorite sushi roll! 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.
5 pm	This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group 📚 Lit Lounge: Tween Book Chat 5:00pm–6:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12) Raleigh Library This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Children's Area (RAL) Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Book Clubs, Color Your World - EM Event Details: Mondays \| 5:00–6:00 PM \| Tween Zone
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Social Hour - Craft 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: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM Event Details: Calling young adults! Join us for a social hour at the library! In this session, we will be doing some crafts! Feel free to bring your current works in progress or pick up a new hobby from our supplies.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Book Bachelor in Paradise 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Raleigh Library 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: Raleigh Library Room: Kitchen Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs, Color Your World - EM, Games Event Details: Fall in love with a new book! Throughout this series, participants will "date" six romance novels of their choice. On June 12th, we will each check out six books and take them home to start reading. 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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