Phase III began March 1, including Saturday hours. View current service alterations here.
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- Early Childhood
- Children & Tweens
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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.
You can help us win! #IMLSMedals
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libby training
April 29, 10 AM
Get started with eBooks, eAudiobooks, and more.
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 between 9 and 18.
Applications for all camps will open on April 15th and close on June 1st.
MONEY SMART WEEK
April 10 - 17
Week-long free virtual campaign to help people better manage their personal finances.
Find more Personal Finance resources.
901 personal finanace
April 18 - 30
Memphis-focused money management programming throughout the month of April.
Find more Personal Finance resources.
Virtual Books and Beyond with Frederick W. Gooding, Jr.
Author of Black Oscars: From Mammy to Minny
April 20 / 10:15AM - 11:30AM
30 Days of opera
April 2021
Opera Memphis appears at various locations and libraries throughout the month.
national poetry month
April 2021
Celebrate the importance of poetry by attending one of our virtual events or checking out poetry books and magazines.
Five Fridays of JAzz
Virtual performances on Facebook starting April 9th.
Sponsored by Memphis Library Foundation
In association with the Levitt Shell
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?
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
April 18 - 24
Celebrating our volunteers amazing work and dedication.
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
Virtual Fitness Classes
Starting Jan 18th for 12 weeks
Live virtual classes!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Tax Assistance 2021
Need help or information about this year's tax season?
Dig Memphis Mysteries
Help us solve archival mysteries!
LEarn
community information & referral
linc/2-1-1
Connect with
LINC/2-1-1 OR
Search the Tennessee 2-1-1 Database directly.
job & career
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
Local History, Genealogy, U.S./World History & Social Sciences
Memphis/Shelby Co Room, Dig Memphis, Old Maps, and More
student resources
Resources for Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and High School
Several resources are available online!
more topics
Browse all of our topics including Cooking & Food, Health & Wellness, Language Learning, Personal Finance, and much more.
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books & more
Catalog Tips and Tricks, Reading Suggestions, Author Interviews, Book Clubs, and more!
e-collection
Download Books, Audiobooks, and Magazines
Instructions and Support
databases a to z
Alphabetical list of all online research databases.
popular resources
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!
COMMERCIAL APPEAL NEWSBANK
Expanded Access Until the End of the Year
1894 - Today.
Library Card Required. Sign up online!
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
Check out E-books and E-AudioBooks!
Magazines @ OverDrive
Our magazine collection has moved to OverDrive!
Check out our collection of current and popular magazines.