What's New @ Your Memphis Public Library & Information Center

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The West TN R.E.A.D Therapy Dogs literacy program is designed to help children improve their reading skills. During the event children will read stories to the West TN R.E.A.D Therapy Dogs.

The Paws for Reading event will take place Saturday, February 11 at 11 am, at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Follow the link here to read more about the Children’s Literacy Program from West TN R.E.A.D Therapy Dogs.

The C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus, in partnership with Comcast will make a stop at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 2 pm.

C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus tours state capitals, visits community events, and gives students and teachers around the nation an opportunity to see C-SPAN’s comprehensive educational and political resources.

In conjunction with Black History Month, the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library will host Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Surgeons, February 8, - April 7, 2012.

Free tax preparation information for your local library branch

For 2012 Tax Filing Season, MPLIC will provide the following services:

            AAPR – Bartlett, Central & Cordova

            VITA  -- South

            Mobile VITA  --  All branches except Bartlett, Central, and Whitehaven

AARP Services  

AAPR volunteers provide free federal income tax preparation/filing assistance for all but give preference to seniors.

Bartlett, Central and Cordova are the AARP sites in our library system.

Bartlett Branch Library Schedule

Mondays & Tuesdays     10:00am -- 1:30pm

Monday, Feb 6th  – Tuesday, April 17th

Benjamin Hooks Central Library Schedule

                                    Mondays through Saturdays   10:00am – 1:30pm

                                    Wednesday, Feb 1st – Thursday, April 17th

Painting by Artist Emery Franklin photo courtesy Antoine Beane

“Music of Memphis” will be on display January 6, 2012 through February 1, 2012, in the Goodwyn Gallery at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Franklin’s newest works colorfully express the “Music of Memphis” through instruments from jazz ensembles with drums to a classical illustration on violin.

Local artist Emery Franklin is no stranger to the Mid-South. The native Memphian grew up in South Memphis and attended Vance Junior High School, where he developed his artistic talents. Emery Franklin’s artworks have been featured in local art galleries, offices, and homes throughout the United States.

Follow the link Emery Franklin Fine Art America for more information about artist Emery Franklin.

Contact Bernadette Shinault-Davis, 901-415-2846, for more information.

Memphis Light Gas & Water, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Memphis Public Library are offering a new round of Get EnergySmart @ Your Library workshops.

Get EnergySmart @ Your Library is a two-hour workshop that imparts practical tips and offers hands-on instruction. Attendees leave Get EnergySmart sessions with a tote valued at $50 that includes gadgets and tools to complete simple do-it-yourself projects that will save money and energy.

Programs are free. However, registration is required for the Get EnergySmart workshops; call the presenting branch to reserve a space.