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LAWNMOWER MAINTENANCE &REPAIR WORKSHOP

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library

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Literacy Instruction

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: North Library

Room: Meeting Room (NOR)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Literacy Instruction

Registration Required

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Teens and adults are invited to a Lawnmower Maintenance and Repair Workshop .

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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

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!

Intergalactic Eleganza

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

Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Program Type:

Games, Music

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games, Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, History/Genealogy

Age Group:

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

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 "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 "Children (Age 0-5)" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Randolph 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: Randolph Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Baby Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Children (Age 0-5) Raleigh 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: 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 0-2. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.	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 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 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 Story Time! 10:30am–11:30am Children (Age 0-5) Orange Mound 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: Orange Mound Library Room: Children's Area (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come and join us for a super cool story time! 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 "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 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 as we explore the wonderful world of children's literature for toddlers! No groups please.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Cherokee Story Time 10:30am–11:15am Children (Age 0-5) Cherokee 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: Cherokee Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times 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 Preschool Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Children (Age 0-5) Raleigh 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: 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.
11 am	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Family Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) East Shelby Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. 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 Baby Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5) Cordova 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: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Baby Storytime. Share stories and songs and bubbles! This week's theme - Unicorns, Mermaids & Magical Creatures No registration is needed.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Story Times @ Crenshaw 11:00am–11:30am Children (Age 0-5) Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial 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: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: You are welcome to bring your child to Story Time @ Crenshaw. Pre-K story time offers children, parents and caregivers stories, songs and movement to nurture imagination and creativity through storybook characters and fun songs. This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Children (Age 0-5) Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial 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: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5) Cordova 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: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime. Share stories and songs and crafts. This week's theme - Unicorns & Mermaids & Magical Creatures. No registration needed.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5) Cordova 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: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime. Share stories and songs and crafts. This week's theme - Unicorns & Mermaids & Magical Creatures. No registration needed.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Musical Story Time! 11:00am–12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" 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: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literacy Instruction, Music, STEAM arts, Story Times Event Details: Join us for a special edition of Story Time featuring musicians from Sinfonietta Memphis! 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 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), 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.
12 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 Campfire Story and S'mores! 12:00pm–1:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Orange Mound 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: Orange Mound Library Room: Children's Area (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Cooking and Food, Story Times Event Details: Come spend a cozy afternoon by the campfire! We'll create a fun, fill-in-the-blank story together then read it aloud while we enjoy s'mores!
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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 South Branch Storytime 4:00pm–4:45pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) South Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and a craft! 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 "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 Storytimes at Hollywood 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Hollywood 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: 📚✨ Join Us for Storytime at Hollywood! Spark your child’s imagination with stories and crafts! 🎶📖 Whether you're a regular or it's your first visit, everyone is welcome to come share the magic of stories! 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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