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The library system is a City of Memphis agency. Its official directory lists branch services and contact details.
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Sat, Nov 21, 2026
November 21 at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library: a free teen arts program.
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Sat, Oct 24, 2026
October 24, noon–4:30 p.m.: fantasy activities at Cordova Library, all ages welcome.
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Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Ages 13–17: an October 24 Fantasy Faire writing workshop.
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Teen Arts Fest includes visual art, photography and sculpture.
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Fantasy Faire's schedule includes crafts and a costume contest.
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The library branch hosting the 2026 Teen Arts Fest.
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The library branch hosting MPL Fantasy Faire.
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The library's official volunteer portal lists ways to help.
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The foundation supports programs, resources and spaces at Memphis Public Libraries.
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Teen Arts Fest includes visual art, photography and sculpture.
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Fantasy Faire's schedule includes crafts and a costume contest.
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Memphis Public Libraries Teen Arts Fest Sat, Nov 21, 2026
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November 21, 2026, at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. The library calendar describes the event as free.
The library's two official pages list different end times: 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 11 a.m.–2 p.m. The time is therefore not confirmed in this listing.
Artist eligibility is described as ages 13–19 in Memphis/Shelby County. The main page contains conflicting application-year and notification details; verify submission status directly.
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What to Expect/What Happened Visual art, photography and sculpture are listed. Contact nakia.armstrong@memphistn.gov for confirmation.
How to participate Confirm the event time and any artist application deadline with the library. Do not rely on inconsistent application-year text.
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MPL Fantasy Faire Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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October 24, 2026, noon–4:30 p.m., Cordova Library. The announcement welcomes all ages and says no registration is needed.
Activities include a marketplace, swordfighting demonstration, crafts, costume contest and trivia. Vendor applications are closed; required vendor donations support Memphis Library Foundation.
Additional information Sources Checked October 22, 2026. Prepared from public sources; not firsthand coverage. Search links are research aids, not verified answers.
What to Expect/What Happened Teen writing workshop: 12:30–2 p.m., ages 13–17. Costume registration: noon–1:45; judging: 2–3; trivia: 3:30–4:30.
How to participate Attend using the official schedule. Questions: martha.synk@memphistn.gov. No attendee registration is required; vendor applications are closed.
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Teen Writing Workshop with Sheree Renée Thomas Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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The library lists this workshop at 12:30–2 p.m., with no registration required.
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Memphis Library Foundation ← BackClose photos
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Memphis Library Foundation raises support for library programming, collections, services and accessibility.
The Fantasy Faire vendor information identifies it as the event funder; vendors donate 10% of their earnings to the foundation.
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Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library ← BackClose photos
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3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111. Circulation telephone: 901-415-2702.
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What to Expect/What Happened The Teen Arts Fest calendar lists the Central Library meeting rooms.
How to participate Use the official source for current arrangements. Search links identify details that have not been verified.
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8457 Trinity Rd., Memphis, TN 38018. Branch telephone: 901-415-2764.
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What to Expect/What Happened Consult the library's branch directory for current hours.
How to participate Use the official source for current arrangements. Search links identify details that have not been verified.
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The portal provides opportunity search and volunteer registration.
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What to Expect/What Happened Review individual listings for eligibility and current openings; this does not promise a shift at either featured library event.
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