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Teens

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Second Saturday of the Month
10:30 AM – 12 PM

Join us for MPL’s Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to appreciating Japanese culture. The club will focus on immersing attendees in Japanese customs and traditions as well as popular culture in a fun and engaging environment.

Orange Mound Library
Oct. 24, 4 PM – 5 PM

Ramen and Reels: Cells at Work

Join us for an afternoon of anime and ramen. We will be watching the anime ‘Cells at Work’. This show follows the adventures of a red blood cell and a white blood cell as they strive to complete their assigned jobs and keep the human body alive and well.

Frayser Library
Wednesdays
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

What’s Up Wednesdays

This dedicated hour offers teens a supportive space to reflect on the week’s experiences—be it academic challenges, social interactions, or emotional moments. Whether processing highs or lows, this time fosters growth, connection, and self-awareness.

Note: This is NOT a one-to-one tutoring session

East Shelby Library
One Saturday a Month
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Tween Chat & Chew Book Club

Tweens, it’s always a good day to read an exciting book together!

Japanese Culture Club

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Second Saturday of the Month
10:30 AM – 12 PM

Join us for MPL’s Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture. The club will focus on immersing attendees in Japanese customs and traditions as well as popular culture in a fun and engaging environment.

The Heart of 901

Are you a creative between the ages of 13 and 18 with a passion for your city? Do you want to share your unique perspective and show everyone what’s great about Memphis? We’ve got the perfect project for you!

The Memphis Public Library is launching Heart of 901, a new media project designed to give you a platform to highlight the best of our city.

Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning Writer’s Edition

In tandem with the “Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning series”, Memphis Public Libraries is launching “Writer’s Edition: Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning”, designed to give writers the opportunity to enhance their writing skills both personally and professionally. Each class will feature 2 or more weekly sessions. Click below to learn more about each class and register!

Sounds from the Stacks: Tim Vaziri

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Oct. 15, 4 PM – 5 PM

Join us for the next installment of our Sounds from the Stacks concert series, featuring a live performance by local jazz guitarist Tim Vaziri. Based in Memphis, Tim is a seasoned musician and music educator with over a decade of experience. His playing is both precise and expressive, shaped by years of teaching, performing, and a passion for the jazz tradition. This event is free and open to all. Come enjoy live jazz at the Central Library!

CLOUD901

CLOUD901 is the ultimate creative space for Memphis teens (13-18) to explore video and audio production, design, coding, and more—all for free! With cutting-edge tech, expert-led workshops, and tons of room to collaborate, it’s the perfect spot to bring your ideas to life and build skills for the future.

Teen Innovation Centers

Can’t make it to CLOUD901? Many of our branches have Teen Innovation Centers. Creative spaces for teens to engage, collaborate, and explore with each other through STEAM technology, literacy-based programming, and networking.

Volunteer at the Library

The Memphis Public Libraries has various volunteer opportunities that align with your skills and interests. Become an integral part of implementing our wonderful programs today!