Cornelia Crenshaw Branch Library
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Address: 531 Vance Avenue Memphis, TN 38126
Phone: (901)525-1643
Hours: Mon.-Thurs and Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri & Sun CLOSED
Storytime: - every other Thursday at 10:00 am (ages 3-5). Contact the branch for more information.
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The Cornelia Crenshaw Branch Library is located on Vance Avenue next door to the King of Discount Food Mart which is at the
intersection of Vance Avenue and Lauderdale Street.
This historical library has a variety of materials and services to offer to all ages and segments of the Vance Community.
Historical Overview: The Vance Branch Library opened in 1939 and was the first Memphis Public Library African Americans
were allowed to use. To learn more, view the Cornelia Crenshaw Branch Library History.
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Computers 
The library has 12 computers for browsing the Internet (including email), accessing
information online, or for use with word processing etc. are available for public
use. See the Internet Use Policy and the
Computer Assistance Policy for more information.
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Collections
Crenshaw Library has a collection consisting of fiction, non-fiction, popular best sellers, talking books, a parent-teacher
section, books written by African-American authors, and reference books and magazines.
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Job and Career Center
Crenshaw Library is one of the branches in the system with a Job and Career Center. This collection includes books on the following
subjects:
| Resumes |
Cover Letters |
Interviewing |
| Career Encyclopedias |
College Guides |
Scholarships |
| Occupations |
Federal Aid |
Grants |
| Test Preparation Booklets (GED, ACT, SAT, ASVAB, POSTAL available for checking out and for sale.) |
Job listings the library receives from a number of local companies is posted on the Job & Career section of the spacious community
information bulletin board located in the front area of the library. In addition, the
JobLINC bus stops by once a month with more job listings and career
information. For more Job and Career information visit the Job
and Career Index page.
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Adult Services
There are programs conducted by community organizations. Periodically, speakers are provided for programs on subjects of interest
for the Vance community. Please check the InfoDATES,
News and Events at Your Memphis Public Libraries for all programming and events. Reservations may be required.
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Young Adult Services
Exchange of Ideas is a teen mentoring program offered on every other Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
Please check the InfoDATES, News and Events at Your
Memphis Public Libraries for all programming and events. Reservations may be required.
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Meeting Room
A meeting room with a seating capacity of up to 60 people is available for use. Call for reservations.
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Items for Sale at Check-Out Desk
The Check-Out Desk at each library has a handy "store" of useful items
for sale
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Other Services
Library tours are offered for all ages. (Call for reservations.) A spacious community information bulletin board
is available for posting events.
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