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 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. 

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Sept. 20, 11 AM

Painters, sculptors, designers, photographers, and more! On Saturday, September 20 from 11 am – 1 pm at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, teen artists will showcase and sell their artwork! Memphis Public Libraries’ Teen Arts Fest is a celebration with youth arts organizations, music, and more!

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.

Submissions Open Until Sept. 26

AN OPEN CALL TO ARTISTS! In conjunction with the Intergalactic Eleganza, we will be accepting any space-themed art! Category: Constellations! So buckle up, space cowboy, and bring your cosmic creations and out-of-this-world art! If selected, your art will be shown at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library from September 26th until October 10th. During our Intergalactic Eleganza Event on Friday, September 26th, from 6-8 pm, we will have your works on display and for sale! Additionally, your works will be on display for our Vincent Astor Celebration happening on Saturday, September 27th, from 11 am – 2 pm. We ask that 10 percent of profits go to the Memphis Library Foundation to help us fund more programs like this. 

Orange Mound
Sep. 20, 2:30 PM – 5 PM

Discover your roots while immersing yourself in creativity at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: A Genealogy of Community, where you can trace your family history, record your cultural heritage story, flip through tons of art books, and vibe to a live DJ all under one roof. Wander between fashion runway shows on screen, experimental films, and an artist Q&A table where curious minds can engage directly with creators bringing their visions to life. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind cultural celebration at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center, where art, music, fashion, and family history merge to create an unforgettable community experience.

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
October 23 – 26

Thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, and more at great prices! Come out to the annual Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale! Click to see the flyer for dates and times.