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Destination Diabetes Control

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Kitchen at Raleigh Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Kitchen

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

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Hosted by Methodist North Hospital, we are inviting you to join us for a fun and interactive journey toward controlling your diabetes. It will feature nutritional education to help you make a better and healthier food choices.

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

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Genealogy Room (OM)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Poetry and Writing

Registration Required

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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

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Adults, Adults-Seniors

Open

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!

Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Zip Code Zine Mixer

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

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Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts

Event Details:

Meet with and make with your neighbors at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Zip Code Zine Mixer.

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10 am			This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Creative Aging: Creative Writing Workshop 10:30am–12:00pm Adults-Seniors Randolph Library This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Randolph Library Room: Meeting Room (RAN) Age Group: Adults-Seniors Program Type: Poetry and Writing Event Details: Join teaching artist Elaine Blanchard for this 6-week creative writing course. Participants use prompts, timed writing, and critique to explore writing techniques. 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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12 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group STEAM 101: A LESSON IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS and MATH 12:00pm–1:00pm 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: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM stem Event Details: Teens along with family members are asked to join North in a fun steam activity which will allow them to use their critical thinking, problem solving , and creativity skills.
1 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group The Heart of 901 Interest Meeting 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens CLOUD901 Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: CLOUD901 Room: Virtual Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM stem Event Details: Do you love Memphis? Are you ready to tell its story? Join us for an interest meeting for The Heart of 901, a special teen media group to highlight the best of the Bluff City! 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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Stem Engineering 101 2:30pm–3:30pm Tweens (Age 8-12) Whitehaven 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: Whitehaven Library Room: Meeting Room (WHI) Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12) Event Details: Tweens & teens, get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills! Join us for a hands-on STEM session where you’ll design and construct amazing building structures using wood and
3 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠 3:00pm–6:00pm 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 Age Group: Teens Registration Required Event Details: Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done. 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 "Teens" group Study Club in the Homework Zone 🧠 3:00pm–6:00pm 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 Age Group: Teens Registration Required Event Details: Need a place to knock out assignments or just reflect on a busy day? Study Club is a drop-in opportunity for teens to recharge and get work done. 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 "Teens" group Party in the CLOUD: Teen Edition! 3:00pm–6:00pm Teens CLOUD901 This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: CLOUD901 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: This event is for teens 13-18 only. 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 Free Read Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm 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: Meeting Room (OGR) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Free read means No Specific Book! Whatever you are reading recently, Show up and let's talk about it! Recommendations? Critiques? Lets chat!
4 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group CLOUD901 FIRST Robotics Team: Interest Interview (30 mins) 4:00pm–4:30pm 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: Robotics Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM stem Registration Required Event Details: It's recruitment season for CLOUD901's community-based FIRST Robotics team! Teens are invited to meet 1 on 1 with our Robotics Coach to learn all about it. What is FIRST Robotics? 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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Music Production: Music Therapy for Expression through Songwriting and Recording 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Frayser 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: Frayser Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Music Event Details: Join us for a creative music therapy session where teens will collaborate with each other and a board certified music therapist from The STAR Center, Inc. to write and record original songs! 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 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Making a Career Out of Writing Books 2-Part Series (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning) 4:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Officer Geoffrey Redd 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: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Meeting Room (OGR) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Poetry and Writing Registration Required Event Details: This series will discuss how to turn your passion for writing into an ongoing career. You will learn how to network, get published and take advantage of writing opportunities. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.	This event is in the "Teens" group CLOUD901 FIRST Robotics Team: Interest Interview (30 mins) 4:00pm–4:30pm 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: Robotics Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM stem Registration Required Event Details: It's recruitment season for CLOUD901's community-based FIRST Robotics team! Teens are invited to meet 1 on 1 with our Robotics Coach to learn all about it. What is FIRST Robotics? 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 This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group From the Page to the Stage 4-Part Series (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning) 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Cherokee 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: Cherokee Library Room: Meeting Room (CHE) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Poetry and Writing, Theater Registration Required Event Details: This class/workshop will focus on dramatic writing culminating to presenting works on stage including poetry, short stories, and prose in a dramatic form. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.	This event is in the "Teens" group CLOUD901 FIRST Robotics Team: Interest Interview (30 mins) 4:00pm–4:30pm 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: Robotics Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM stem Registration Required Event Details: It's recruitment season for CLOUD901's community-based FIRST Robotics team! Teens are invited to meet 1 on 1 with our Robotics Coach to learn all about it. What is FIRST Robotics? 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 CLOUD901 FIRST Robotics Team: Interest Interview (30 mins) 4:00pm–4:30pm 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: Robotics Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM stem Registration Required Event Details: It's recruitment season for CLOUD901's community-based FIRST Robotics team! Teens are invited to meet 1 on 1 with our Robotics Coach to learn all about it. What is FIRST Robotics? 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 Piece and Harmony Puzzle Club 4:00pm–6:00pm 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: Brainstorm Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts Registration Required Event Details: This club is all about teamwork, focus, and fun as we tackle jigsaw puzzles of all shapes and sizes. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
5 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group CLOUD901 FIRST Robotics Team: Interest Interview (30 mins) 5:00pm–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: Robotics Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM stem Registration Required Event Details: It's recruitment season for CLOUD901's community-based FIRST Robotics team! Teens are invited to meet 1 on 1 with our Robotics Coach to learn all about it. What is FIRST Robotics? 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 CLOUD901 FIRST Robotics Team: Interest Interview (30 mins) 5:00pm–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: Robotics Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM stem Registration Required Event Details: It's recruitment season for CLOUD901's community-based FIRST Robotics team! Teens are invited to meet 1 on 1 with our Robotics Coach to learn all about it. What is FIRST Robotics? 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 CLOUD901 FIRST Robotics Team: Interest Interview (30 mins) 5:00pm–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: Robotics Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM stem Registration Required Event Details: It's recruitment season for CLOUD901's community-based FIRST Robotics team! Teens are invited to meet 1 on 1 with our Robotics Coach to learn all about it. What is FIRST Robotics? 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 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 Spooky Stories 5:30pm–6:45pm 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 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, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Holidays, Poetry and Writing Event Details: Got a spooky story you'd like to share? In this all-ages program, we'll spend some time crafting some thrilling tales to share around our "campfire." You can write your story, make it up on the spot, or read one out of a book! 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 "Teens" group CLOUD901 FIRST Robotics Team: Interest Interview (30 mins) 5:00pm–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: Robotics Zone Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM stem Registration Required Event Details: It's recruitment season for CLOUD901's community-based FIRST Robotics team! Teens are invited to meet 1 on 1 with our Robotics Coach to learn all about it. What is FIRST Robotics? 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 This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Elements of Feature Screenwriting 4-Part Series (Writer's Edition of Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning) 5:00pm–6:00pm 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 Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Movies, Poetry and Writing Registration Required Event Details: Students will learn the basics of screenwriting, including familiarizing themselves with the formatting of a screenplay page and understanding how to take an idea and turn it into a cinematic story.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Your Story, Your Power: A 6 week Journey to Finding Your Inner Monologue. 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Cossitt Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cossitt Library Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Awareness Registration Required Event Details: Your Story, Your Power: A 6 week Journey to Finding Your Inner Monologue with ANN PERRY WALLACE. October 8, 15, 29 and November 1, 8, and 15 Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation. 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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