Library Updates
Installation of new escalators at the Central Library is now underway. Pardon our dust (and noise)!
Common Tasks
Support the Library
County General Election & Federal and State Primary: Aug 6th
Early voting open now!
The August election is coming up fast; check our informed voter page for candidate info and congressional redistricting information.
Mon – Thurs 3-8 PM
Sat 10-6 PM
Sun 1-5 PM
It’s Back to School season, and August 5th kicks off CLOUD901 Teen Welcome Week! CLOUD901 is a creative hub for youth 13-18 that offers year-round, hands-on activities in STEM, music production, film, visual and fiber art, and more! Click above for events happening in the Cloud.
Application open now!
We are searching for confident models ages 10-21 to rock the runway at the UTHS Family Resource Fair’s Back-to-School Fashion Show. Click above for details and to apply.
June 1 – July 31
Read during the summer to complete the summer reading challenge. Once
done, come by the library for your prize!
North Library
Jul 30
1 PM – 3 PM
Let’s come together one more time to celebrate summer! The North Branch Joy Jam and Ice Cream Social will get you moving, laughing, and having tons of fun.
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Jul 30
1 PM – 4 PM
Join us as we raid our supply closet and play chill background music for a relaxing 3-hour art session! We will have supplies for collages, zines, drawings, paintings, and more! Feel free to bring your own supplies and positive vibes.
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Aug. 1
1 PM – 4 PM
Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city! Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts. Learn about what your libraries and community organizations have to offer, and for inspiring entertainment, go on a Storywalk with your child at this FREE family-friendly event. See you there!
Hollywood Library
Aug. 1
11 AM – 2 PM
Join us at Hollywood for Community Day! Connect with local community resources, featuring representatives from organizations such as UnitedHealthcare, JobLINC, Hope House, and other community partners, who will be available to answer questions, provide information, and share helpful resources.
Whitehaven Library
Aug. 8
11 AM – 1 PM
Join us for an unforgettable day of fun, food, and school spirit as we get ready for a great new school year!
Raleigh Library
Aug. 11
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Presented by Certified Professional of Methodist North Hospital, this class is about raising questions regarding the necessary preparation for a doctor’s visit: What to do during your appointment, how to effectively communicate with the providers and the follow-up, and also navigating the healthcare system.
Orange Mound Library
Thursdays
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Children and Tweens will have the ability to utilize the incredible Maker Space we have at Orange Mound. STEM equipment includes a 3D printer, Bee-Bots, Makey Makeys, Sphero Indi’s, Snap Circuits, and Sphero Bolts+.
Afternoons in June and July
Come join us for a special visit from the Dixon Gallery & Gardens’ Art to Grow! Participants will create their own garden diorama featuring native plants.
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Tuesdays
1 PM – 3 PM
Teens! Join us for a summer-long campaign of Dungeons & Dragons! It will be friendly to both newbies and skilled crawlers alike! Registration is required for EACH WEEKLY session!
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
The Memphis Room and DIG Memphis are pleased to announce a new in-person program series, Memphis on Film, showcasing over a century of our hometown as captured by the camera lens.
Are you a creative between the ages of 13 and 18 with a passion for your city? Memphis Public Library is launching Heart of 901, a new media project designed to give you a platform to highlight the best of our city.
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Every 3rd Saturday
11 AM – 1 PM
Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills!
From sensory storytimes to preschool STEM, check out our sensory-friendly programs for children!
A Publication brought to you by the Memphis Library Foundation
Issue 3 out now!
Memphis Public Libraries lends non-traditional items, too! You can try before you buy, discover a new hobby, or borrow a device you’ll only need to use once. Kits include Camping, Karaoke, Yard Games, Outdoor Movies, and Nature Exploration.
Do you have a 901 Pass card and would like to use it to access the Memphis Public Libraries? Check here on how we can activate that for you!
Talented professional artists and musicians play, perform, and teach at locations where seniors live and gather. Musical performances and hands-on arts workshops reach diverse audiences, improving participants’ cognitive vitality and emotional well-being, and making arts access a reality.
Make your garden the best yet with Memphis Public Libraries’ gardening programs happening all over the city!
New Books
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Virtual Library
Browse all of our Virtual Library offerings here, or access some of our more popular resources.
Start your genealogical journey today!
Have a question you need answered? Or a suggestion for the collection? Start Here!
Search the local newspaper all the way back to 1847.
Check out our online Digital Archives and explore Memphis history through photos and more!
Voter registration information and election information to keep you informed.
Check out E-books and E-AudioBooks through Libby by OverDrive! You can visit the new Libby site or visit the original OverDrive site.
Our magazine collection has moved to Libby! Check out our collection of current and popular magazines.
The New York Times digital subscription is available at home!
Provides the tools you need to achieve educational, professional, and personal success. Prepare for testing and career materials, including career advice and resume-building.
Gale Presents: Udemy is an online learning platform for adults who want to improve work-related skills or further develop a personal interest.
We now offer access to Value Line, a single, cost-effective research package covering multiple asset classes that can transform an average investor into an extremely profitable one.
Visit the Library
Browse all of our locations and special services.
Don’t have a Library Card yet? Start Here and register online.
Need to know how to log into your account or place a hold?
Use Book Bundles, and we’ll pick out a bundle of books for your child!
CLOUD901 is a free creative space for Memphis teens (13–18) to explore tech, design, and media with expert help and top gear.
Here you can find printing instructions and quick access to a resume builder, job and career information, and more.
Not everyone can get to the library when it is open or access library resources digitally. Find out more about our Outreach services, such as Connect Crew, our special programming team.
Memphis Public Libraries lends out tools and kits—to explore hobbies, to fix a one-time issue, or try gear before you buy. Check out baking pans, camping gear, wrenches, and more!
Need help or want to help? Call 2-1-1 to reach LINC at the Memphis Public Library for community resources.
Find out how to reserve meeting room space at our libraries.
Memphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours on Wednesdays from noon to 2 pm at the Central Library, located in the Business & Sciences Department on the 3rd floor.
More About the Library
Supporting the Library through private donations and more. See how you can help today!
We offer various volunteer opportunities that align with your skills and interests.
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