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Sounds from the Stacks: Becky D.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lobby Stage at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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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: 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

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Join us at the Central Library as we launch our 2025–2026 concert series, Sounds from the Stacks, with a musical performance by local folk artist Becky D!

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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!

Intergalactic Eleganza

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games, Music

Registration Required

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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

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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

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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: 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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10 am					This event is in the "Adults" group Walk a Mile and Get a Free Book! 10:00am–11:00am Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Walk a mile and get a free book! We are going to walk from the library entrance, complete the walking path around the Bert Ferguson community center (approx. 1 mile), and return to the library. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Moving & Grooving: Line Dancing at Frayser Library 10:30am–11:45am Adults, Adults-Seniors Frayser Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Meeting Room B (FRA) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music Event Details: Get ready to move and groove as you step to the beat of your favorite 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Tangled in Crafts: Punch Needle Embroidery 11:00am–1:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Frayser Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Meeting Room B (FRA) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Sewing, Needlework, etc. Event Details: Come unwind with fellow crafters at Tangled in Crafts this October! 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.
12 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Power Hour Gym @ Levi 12:30pm–5:00pm Adults Levi Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Levi Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.	This event is in the "Adults" group Power Hour Gym @ Levi 12:30pm–5:00pm Adults Levi Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Levi Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.	This event is in the "Adults" group Power Hour Gym @ Levi 12:30pm–5:00pm Adults Levi Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Levi Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.	This event is in the "Adults" group Power Hour Gym @ Levi 12:30pm–5:00pm Adults Levi Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Levi Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Looking for a way to set healthy goals or start an exercise routine? Join us at Levi as we move and groove with modern, easy to use equipment. Your choice, Your Pace! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.	This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Game Day 12:00pm–5:00pm Adults-Seniors North Library This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: North Library Room: Meeting Room (NOR) Age Group: Adults-Seniors Program Type: Games, Health & Wellness Event Details: Game Day at North Branch will consist of a friendly game called Bid Whist. This game is fun, challenging, and can help seniors improve their memory, concentration, and social skills. 😊 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Whitehaven Garden Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Whitehaven Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: Whitehaven Library Room: Meeting Room (WHI) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, Cooking and Food, Gardening, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event Event Details: The club will focus on engaging residents in collaborative gardening, learning about gardening and exploring garden ideas, while promoting a sense of community and improving environmental conditions. 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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4 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group What Are You Cooking? 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Cordova Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Customers can enjoy being a part of this cooking demonstration as a &nbs Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. This event is in the "Adults" group What Are You Cooking? 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Cordova Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Customers can enjoy being a part of this cooking demonstration as a taste tester and receive the featured recipe to take home . Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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