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Cornelia Crenshaw Branch Library

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
Holiday Closings for all Memphis Public Library & Information Center libraries can be found here.
Storytime: - every other Thursday at 10:00 am (ages 3-5). Contact the branch for more information.

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.

Child Care Provider Workshops
CRENSHAW LIBRARY

For a complete schedule, see below.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

Meeting Room

A meeting room with a seating capacity of up to 60 people is available for use. Call for reservations.

Items for Sale at Check-Out Desk

The Check-Out Desk at each library has a handy "store" of useful items for sale

Other Services

Library tours are offered for all ages. (Call for reservations.) A spacious community information bulletin board is available for posting events.

CRENSHAW LIBRARY

531 Vance Ave.
525-1643

Crenshaw Child Care Workshops

all the workshops are from 10:00 am-12:00 pm

September 18, 2010

Building Positive Self-Esteem in Children

Conducted by Joni Elrod, MSSW

October 23, 2010

The Importance of Music in Early Childhood Education

Conducted by Lila Hood

Classical and Jazz Violinist

November 13, 2010

Creative Writing Activities for Afterschoolers

Conducted by Carmen Jones, M.A, M.Ed.

February 26, 2011

Science: Tapping into Technology

Sandra Upchurch, MS,HRSD

Memphis City Schools

March 26, 2011

Fitness for Preschoolers

Conducted by Sheila Rae Certified Tai Chi Instructor

April 9, 2011

Team Building

Linda Delaney

Learning Officer

Human Resources Division

Academy of Learning & Development

City of Memphis