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Rainbow Family Storytime

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm

Frayser Library

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Arts & Crafts, Story Times

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Frayser Library

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times

Event Details:

Rainbow Family Story Time is a space to celebrate love and community, and will feature stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Explore Memphest

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Frayser Library

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Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Games, Job and Career, Music, Neighborhood Events

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

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Library Branch: Frayser 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, Games, Job and Career, Music, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

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

MPL Repair Cafe

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm

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

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Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.

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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.

Registration Required

Event Details:

Don't Throw it Out, Fix it!

Pre Gonerfest Explore Memphest

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

Lobby Stage at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Program Type:

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

Event Details:

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

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!

Teen Arts Fest flyer with program description and date and time

Teen Arts Fest 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

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!

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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All Day	Closing Labor Day - All Libraries Closed All Day Some Branches Branches: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Cherokee Library, CLOUD901, Connect Crew, Cordova Library, Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library, Cossitt Library, East Shelby Library, Frayser Library, Gaston Park Library, Hollywood Library, JobLINC, Levi Library, North Library, Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, Orange Mound Library, Parkway Village Library, Raleigh Library, Randolph Library, South Library, Whitehaven Library
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Aerobics Fitness Exercise 10:00am–11:00am Adults Raleigh Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 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 "Adults" group Aerobics Fitness Exercise 10:00am–11:00am Adults Raleigh Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us for a fun aerobics exercise with Ms. Linda Epps. It's a great way to enjoy exercising while allowing you to stretch and improve flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. 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 Preschool Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Children (Age 0-5) Raleigh Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Children's Area (RAL) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 3-5. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
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12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Line Dancing for Beginners 12:30pm–1:30pm Adults Raleigh Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Come out, enjoy and have fun learning our basic line dancing steps at a slower pace. This class is more instructional and repetitive. This class is cardio-driven and more about movement than technique. 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.
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2 pm					This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nintendo Switch Game Night 2:30pm–3:30pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Raleigh Library This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Calling all gamers! Flex your skills and go head-to-head with other gamers at Raleigh's Nintendo Switch Game Night. We'll have the classics if you're feeling nostalgic, as well as some newer fan favorites. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
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4 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group First Time Homebuyer's Session 4:00pm–5:30pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Raleigh Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Open Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance Registration Required Event Details: When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy.
5 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 Family Game Night: GIANT EDITION 5:30pm–7:15pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Games Event Details: Come play some GIANT games with us! We've got Giant Connect Four, Giant Jenga, Giant Scrabble, and more. Bring the kids, bring the grandkids, and bring your A game! 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.
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Zumba Fitness Class 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Raleigh Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join our weekly Zumba fitness class. It's an excellent workout that will allow you to burn calories while having fun. It will also strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. Please plan to be on time. 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.

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