Library Closures
All library locations will be closed on Friday, April 3rd, in observance of Good Friday, Sunday, April 5th, in observance of Easter Sunday, and Monday, April 6, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Day.
SOUTH LIBRARY: The South Branch library is temporarily closed to complete necessary repairs. Reopening information will be shared once the work is complete.
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Click above for AARP and United Way FTP and other tax season information for 2026, including online tax forms.
What’s Your Hidden Memphis?
Submission Deadline – April 17
UNBOUND magazine is accepting submissions for its spring issue, answering this prompt: What’s Your Hidden Memphis? Submission deadline: April 17. Click above to find out more!
Five Fridays of Jazz is back! For newcomers and jazz enthusiasts alike. Come and enjoy some soulful tunes.
The Shelby County Primary Election is May 5th!
Our Meet the Candidates page has been updated for the upcoming Shelby County Primary. We have pulled together this information in the hopes of creating a clearer picture of just who we vote for and when we vote for them.
Applications close April 20!
Applications are now open for our Comic Con Raleigh Edition: Art Showcase! Submit your piece to be on display on the day of Comic Con!
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Mar. 28
2 PM – 5 PM
For March, we’re reading My Brilliant Career, a 1901 novel by Miles Franklin, published when she was just 21. A cornerstone of Australian and women’s literature, it follows the fiercely independent Sybylla as she rejects traditional expectations. The acclaimed 1979 film adaptation launched the careers of Gillian Armstrong, Judy Davis, and Sam Neill.
Orange Mound Library
Apr. 4
3 PM – 5 PM
Memphis legends Elizabeth King and the Jubilee Hummingbirds will be at the Orange Mound Library on April 4 from 3 pm-5 pm on the Mobile Shell!
North Library
Apr. 11
1 PM – 5 PM
Join us as we discuss and celebrate our annual fun and informative adult conference. There will be special guests who will lead a great discussion on self- love, relationships, the single life, and married life.
Hollywood Library
Apr. 15
11 AM – 2 PM
Step into an atmosphere designed for new beginnings, warm welcomes, and real opportunities. On April 15th, 2026, the American Job Center is hosting an event at the Hollywood Library that will transform into a vibrant, community-focused gathering space where job seekers can connect face-to-face with supportive, background-friendly employers who believe in second chances and fresh starts.
Orange Mound Library
Apr. 30
11 AM – 12 PM
Are you a Melrose alumnus, Orange Mounder, or Memphian interested in the photography of Ernest Withers? Do you think you might recognize some of the places and faces in his photos? If so, we invite you to join us for the Melrose Social Hour: Withers Photo Detective!
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Apr. 16
2 PM – 3 PM
Alice Hansen is a Memphis-based violinist, recording artist, and songwriter known for her unique style that blends the virtuosity of her classical upbringing with soaring improvisation.
Join us at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library on April 16th from 2-3 pm to experience the musical stylings of Alice Hansen live. All ages welcome.
Check out this new collection on DIG Memphis
Based on a digital gift from the children and grandchildren of S. L. and Ida Mae Jones, this collection documents how, over seventy years, one family followed their own American Dream of education, faith, community, and prosperity in Memphis. It includes photographs, clippings, business records, correspondence, church bulletins, and other artifacts from the Jones family, representing life in Boxtown and beyond.
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.
Read 1,000 pages over the challenge period, complete fun reading challenges, and check in monthly at the library for instant prizes.
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!
We are excited to announce that the Memphis Public Library will be hosting regular Repair Days in partnership with the international Repair Café organization. If you have special skills and would like to volunteer for this effort, let us know here!
Next Repair Cafe – Jun 7!
From sensory storytimes to preschool STEM, check out our sensory-friendly programs for children!
Second Editions is introducing a live music concert series! Click here for videos of each performance.
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!
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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.
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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.
Second Editions Bookstore is the place to find gently-used books for sale at great bargain prices.
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