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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

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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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Games, Job and Career, 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: 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

Open

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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10 am	This event is in the "Adults" group Gadget Lab 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Event Details: Bring your tablet, laptop, or smart device and receive one-on-one technical assistance in accessing the Library’s digital services. This is not a formal class and customers receive assistance on a first-come first-served basis. This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Preschool Story Time 10:15am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" 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) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Come join us for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register. 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 "Adults" group Introduction to Finding Grants 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Nonprofit Assistance Registration Required Event Details: Updated: Note location change to Room L-56. 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 Babies and Books 10:15am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Come join us for story time appropriate for the youngest children! No groups please. 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 Toddler Story Time 10:15am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Come join us as we explore the wonderful world of children's literature for toddlers! No groups please.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Computer Basics with Windows 10 10:30am–12:30pm Teens, Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Registration Closed Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a Computer Basics with Microsoft Windows 10. This operating system for Windows offers a array of enhancements and functionality in an easy to use interface. The training teaches the most basic skills needed to operate a Lib
11 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 Sensory Story Time 11:00am–12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) 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 This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group 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: Story Times Event Details: Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges. 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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1 pm	This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Tween Game Day 1:00pm–2:30pm Tweens (Age 8-12) Benjamin L. Hooks Central 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: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Games Event Details: We're setting out board games and card games, both for groups and individuals. Come spend some time in our program room playing games with us! 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 "Adults-Seniors" group Creative Aging Studio Course: Intro to Sewing (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sewing, Needlework, etc. Event Details: Learners 65+ register here to join teaching artist Samilia Pelshak for this five-week course exploring 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 "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 The Great Bookmark Showdown 1:00pm–3:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) 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 This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group 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: Arts & Crafts, Color Your World - EM, STEAM arts Event Details: Your art could mark the spot in someone's next great read! Join us for a fun and creative bookmark designing contest. We'll provide a wide range of art supplies and collage materials—just bring your imagination!
2 pm
3 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 Color Your World: A Summer of Creative Exploration Art Show 3:00pm–5:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors 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 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: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Goodwyn Gallery 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 Event Details: Get ready to witness a spectacular showcase of artistic talent blossoming right here at the library! This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Clean Memphis + Library of Things: Community Feedback Session 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, Gardening, Neighborhood Events Registration Required Event Details: Clean Memphis is teaming up with Memphis Public Libraries to expand our Library of Things collection! Join a community feedback session in room L-56 to share your ideas and help shape the new toolkit collection. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
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6 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 Long Live the King!-Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors 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 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: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Games Event Details: Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators. 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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