Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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

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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

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MPL Repair Cafe #3

Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm

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

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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.

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Don't Throw it Out, Fix it!

Fantasy Faire

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

Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova 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: 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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11 am		This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Basic Computer Class 11:00am–12:00pm Adults-Seniors Gaston Park Library This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: Gaston Park Library Room: Meeting Room (GPK) Age Group: Adults-Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology Event Details: This beginner-level course is designed to introduce fundamental computer skills.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Successful Book 1:00pm–4:00pm Adults-Seniors Gaston Park Library This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: Gaston Park Library Room: Meeting Room (GPK) Age Group: Adults-Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Dr. Love will lead a discussion exploring strategic approaches to writing and publishing a successful book.
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4 pm	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Afterschool Story Time 4:00pm–4:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Gaston Park Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Library Branch: Gaston Park Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Gather weekly for a fun and engaging story time.

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