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MPL finalist for national imls award
We are one of 30 finalists for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
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ASIAN / PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
All May
Join us this May as we celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month!
Five Fridays of JAzz
Virtual performances on Facebook starting April 9th.
Sponsored by Memphis Library Foundation
In association with the Levitt Shell
Virtual Books and Beyond with Tom Walsh
Author of When Hope Overcame the Impossible
May 18 / 10:15AM - 11:30AM
card design winners announced
Winners were announced for the Memphis Black History Library Card Contest!
Memphis Sound Connection
Showcasing current local musicians and music.
Submissions for local artists open on April 6th
Virtual Summer Camps 2021
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) camps are for ages 9 - 18.
Applications for all camps are open until June 1st.
Star Wars Day 2021
May the 4th be with you!
Join us on May the 4th as we celebrate Star Wars Day 2021 with books, crafts, recipes, escape rooms, and more!
stitch it clubs
All ages, experience levels welcome. Various days/times.
Have you been thinking about learning how to knit? Looking for something calm and creative?
Virtual Community Art Academy 2021
If your kids love art, the Virtual Community Art Academy is the perfect opportunity for them!
During April and May
Tax Assistance 2021
Need help or information about this year's tax season?
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Ancestry Library
Available from Home Temporarily
Start your genealogical journey!
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!
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Expanded Access Until the End of the Year
1894 - Today.
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Dig Memphis
Check out the Digital Archives online.
Explore Memphis history through photos and more!
linkedin learning
Formerly known as Lynda.com
All available online right in your own home!
Library Card is Required. Sign up online!
The New York Times
The New York Times digital subscription.
Available at home!
OverDrive / Libby
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Magazines @ OverDrive
Our magazine collection has moved to OverDrive!
Check out our collection of current and popular magazines.