Memphis Public Library Newsletter

October

Check out our newsletter for what’s coming up in October!!!

Fall Fun at Memphis Public Libraries

October

Fall is in the air, and Memphis Public Libraries has a full lineup of spooky season activities.

Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning

September and October

Memphis Public Libraries is providing continuing education and lifelong learning classes designed to give people an opportunity to grow in their professional and personal lives by offering 4 intense weeks of study in various subject areas such as culinary arts, hairstyling, languages, printing, visual arts, and more.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 – October 15

We celebrate the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Check out upcoming events, books and e-books, and other online resources.

MPL Local Author Awards

Nominate Today

Memphis Public Libraries will hold the first MPL Local Author Awards during February 2023 celebrating and awarding local authors. If you would like to submit a nomination for your or someone else’s work in the various categories, please do so by November 15.

“CheckIt Memphis” Campaign

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library – October 8 – 11:00 AM

Join us and the American Stroke Association for free blood pressure check ups!

Rainbow Family Story-Time

Cordova Library – October 8 – 1:00 PM

Celebrate your uniqueness and learn about respecting others in a fun story-time and craft program.

Reading Buddies

September and October

Students in grades k-3 who are needing assistance with reading can join and learn with the assistance of a reading buddy. Reading buddies will assist students will word identification through fun interactive activities. Students will also have an opportunity to read to their buddy as well. Registration is required. 

The Comic Studio Character Creation Class

South Library – October 10 – 11:00 AM

This workshop will specialize in character creation and design bringing the students imagination to life.

Cordova’s ACT Intensive

Cordova Library – October 10 – 18 – 1:00 PM

This ACT workshop will be at the Cordova Library during Fall break. The instructors will cover Math, Science, Reading, English and test taking skills. 
Registration is required. 

Saturday at The Movies: The Book of Life

Frayser Library – October 15 – 2:00 PM

To close out National Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for the movie “The Book of Life.”

Oktoberfest Personal Finance

Virtual Program – October 17 – 20 – 5:00 PM

Are you interested in budgeting, paying off debt, starting a savings plan, establishing or rebuilding your credit, but don’t know where to start? This is the workshop for you. Registration is required. 

Children’s MakerSpace Project – An Awesome Mobile

Frayser Library – October 27 – 2:00 PM

 In this program, children ages 6-11 take on a project that explores balance and the center of gravity.

Meet the Candidates for November 8 Election

The objective of this Meet the Candidates page is to provide links to official campaign websites that hold details about the candidate (donation only sites not posted) and campaign Facebook pages so that voters can begin to research their options.