SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
Together with ALA, we celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month.
This year's honorary chair is Marley Dias, founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks.
Septiembre es el mes de inscripción para la tarjeta de la biblioteca
Aplica en línea para recibir su número de tarjeta de la biblioteca que puede usar inmediatamente para acceder a nuestra colección electrónica y usar nuestras computadoras públicas.
THE MASKED READER
Tuesdays, starting September 7!
Each Tuesday for 8 weeks, a new Masked Reader joins us. See if you can guess who they are!
2021 SOUTHERN HERITAGE CLASSIC COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR
September 10, from 8am – 2pm
Raleigh will participate in the annual college fair to provide information relating to the library and the resources we provide. We will also sign teens up for library cards.
iPads Training with St. Peters
September 14 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Vanessa Luellen and Ms. Taylor with Connect Crew will be helping the senior citizens at St. Peters Manor with iPad training.
OUTDOOR YOGA!
September 11, from 11am – 12pm
Come join us for Outdoor Yoga with certified instructor June Johnson.
PIRATES RAID! 2021
September 19, 2021 from 1pm – 4pm
Ahoy, mateys! Set sail for ye olde World Wide Web, ‘cuz it's time for annual Pirates Raid!
VIRTUAL BOOKS AND BEYOND WITH LUCY ANTEK JOHNSON
Sept. 21st from 10:15am - 11:30am
Author of This Was Toscanini: The Maestro, My Father, and Me.
TN COLLEGE APPLICATION & EXPLORATION MONTH
September 2021
Visit our College Prep page for test prep, video tours, and TN college application assistance.
VIRTUAL COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: ESL LESSONS FOR ADULTS
Every Thursday at 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly virtual environment and meet other English learners.
DIG MEMPHIS MYSTERIES
We need your help! Explore images from our digital archive that are missing important details.
See if you can help us fill in some of the gaps.
MEMPHIS SOUND CONNECTION
Streaming current local music for free.
Local musicians: Submit a sample for inclusion.
VIRTUAL LIBRARIANS EXPLORE
Discover the mysteries of the library and learn how things are made!
IMLS NATIONAL MEDAL VIRTUAL AWARD CEREMONY
MPL has received the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service! We are the first ever two-time recipient!
LIBRARY OUTSIDE
For all ages!
Join us Outside the Library for Story Times, Music, Escape Rooms, and more.
Learn with the Library
COMMUNITY INFORMATION & REFERRAL LINC/2-1-1
Connect with LINC/2-1-1 or search the Tennessee 2-1-1 Database directly.
JOB & CAREER SERVICES
Search for jobs, improve your skills, prepare for interviews. Video tutorials, practice tests, and more.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Find eBooks, eMagazines, online reference and databases, and the home of our Virtual Health Information Center.
HISTORY & GENEALOGY
Check out our local history, genealogy, U.S. / World History and Social Sciences.
We have an extensive digital archive called Dig Memphis. You can also check out our Memphis/Shelby County Room and Old Maps Collection.
STUDENT RESOURCES
Resources for Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and High School students. Several of our resources are available online!
MORE TOPICS
Browse all of our topics including Cooking & Food, Health & Wellness, Language Learning, Personal Finance, and much more.
Browse our Collection
START HERE LIBRARY CARD
Sign up for a library card online. You can also renew your card or retrieve your PIN information.
BOOKS & MORE
Catalog Tips and Tricks, Reading Suggestions, Author Interviews, Book Clubs, and more!
E-COLLECTION
Download Books, Audiobooks, and Magazines! View instructions on using our resources and request support.
DATABASES A TO Z
Alphabetical list of all online research databases.
About The Library
LIBRARY LOCATIONS, PHONE, HOURS
Branch details, contact information, Facebook links, and more.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Join our Friends of the Library! Information on Book Donations, Book Sales, Second Editions, Amazon Book Store, and more.
MEMPHIS LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Supporting the Library through private donations and more. See how you can help today!
MPL BY THE NUMBERS
Keep up with the Library with these bimonthly reports showcasing some of the events and services we provide daily.
POPULAR RESOURCES
BOOK BUNDLES
Are you missing the ability to browse our shelves for books for your children? Use Book Bundles and we'll pick out a bundle of books for your child!
COMMERCIAL APPEAL NEWSBANK
Coverage from 1894 to Today.
Expanded access until the end of the year! Library card is required to access. Sign up for a card online!
DIG MEMPHIS
Check out our online Digital Archives and explore Memphis history through photos and more!
LINKEDIN LEARNING
Formerly known as Lynda.com. Tons of online training courses that are all available online right in your own home! Library card is required! Sign up for a card online today!
Libby by OverDrive
Check out E-books and E-AudioBooks through Libby by OverDrive! You can visit the new Libby site or visit the original OverDrive site.
MAGAZINES @ OVERDRIVE
Our magazine collection has moved to OverDrive! Check out our collection of current and popular magazines.