What's New at your Memphis Public Libraries The lastest announcements, library book sales, events, computer class schedule and news from the Memphis Public Library and Information Center Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Saturday Sunday 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 22 23 en-us http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm Book Sales 2010 http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#booksales http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#booksales Friends of the Library Book Sales 2010
  • March 5-6
  • June 10-12
  • Oct. 1-2

Second Edition Bookstore Sale Dates 2010

  • Jan. 16-22 Mystery
  • Jan. 23-29 Media
  • Feb. 6-12 Romance
  • Feb 13-20 Biography
  • March 6-19 Anniversary sale
  • March 20-26 Children/Parenting
  • Apr. 3-9 Sci-FI
  • Apr. 17-30 Religion
  • May 1-14 Fiction
  • May 15-21 Mystery
  • June 19-25 Overstock Book Clearance
]]> President's Day http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#presidents http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#presidents The Library will be closed Monday, February 15 to observe President's Day. Black History Month http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#blackhistory http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#blackhistory Students: Our Librarians have developed a page to assist with researching your Black History Projects. In addition, during the month of February, the Gale Corporation has provided the Biography Resource Center: African Americans database. Wider Angle Film Series http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#wider http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#wider Sick of all the superhero sequels? Try something new. The Wider Angle Film Series offers a variety of critically-acclaimed foreign films for your viewing pleasure. Admission is free; however, due to mature themes, you must be at least 18 to enter. Held on select Wednesdays at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar. The next screening is Somers Town, Wednesday, February 10 at 7 pm. 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#scouts http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#scouts The Library will be closed Monday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday. Volunteer Mid-South is sponsoring a MLK Serve-a-thon (A Day On, Not a Day Off.) Celebrate National 2-1-1 Day! http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#211 http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#211 Join local organizations to celebrate National 2-1-1 Day! Thursday, February 11, 9 am - 4 pm, Cook Convention Center, South Hall, 255 North Main. Real Men Read Storytime http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#real http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#real Sometimes it takes an investment. Not money-time. Prominent African American men are taking the time to make a difference by reading to youth at the Cornelia Crenshaw and North Branch Libraries. Call 525-1643 (Cornelia Crenshaw) or North (276-6631) for the next scheduled program or to find out how you can become a mentor. Resolution Helpers http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#resolution http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#resolution Suze Orman to Billy Banks. Resources are available to help you reach your 2010 goals. Sundays@Three http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#sundays http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#sundays Live entertainment at its best on select Sundays at the Benjamin L. Central Library. 'Round three o'clock the quiet of the Library is replaced with the sounds of music, dance and theatre. Project Motion presents eclectic choreography with River Dreams on January 24. Feb 21 Celebrate Chinese New Year with an elaborate costume and pageantry showcase tribute to the "Year of the Tiger." Feb 28 Fantastic melodies and inspired symphonies are brought to you by the members of Rhodes College Chamber Orchestra. Admission is free. To learn more, call 415-2726. Child Abuse Prevention Workshop http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#abuse http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#abuse (Adults Only due to subject matter.) Holidays are stressful times. Parents or caregivers under strain can take their frustrations out on their kids. Learn the signs. Know what to do to prevent a child from becoming a victim of physical or sexual abuse. Presented by Felecia Gladue, Memphis Child Advocacy Center. Held at the Cordova Branch, 8457 Trinity, 12 p.m. on Monday, December 14. Call 754-8443 for more information. Experience Series http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#jobsearch http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#jobsearch Adult Summer Series has a range of topics to piqu a variety of topics. Held Select Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the 4th floor Memphis Room at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Swine-flu Information http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#flu http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#flu The recent headlines about Swine-flu have caused concern and alarm. Get the facts. Go Green: Recycle Your Books Today! http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#recycle http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#recycle Donate your books to the Friends of the Library. Bring your gently used books to the nearest Memphis Public Library & Information Center location. (No outdated textbooks or manuals please.) SECOND EDITIONS BOOK STORE http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#Second%20Editions http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#Second%20Editions Second Editions, located off the Central Library's vestibule, is the place to find library post cards or gently used books for sale at great bargain prices. COMPUTER CLASSES http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#COMPUTER%20CLASSES http://www.memphislibrary.org/about/whatsn.htm#COMPUTER%20CLASSES The current Computer Classes schedule is available as an Adobe PDF file. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is available for free. More information about the classes can be found on the Computer Classes page.