If you had items on hold last week, they will stay on hold until March 1.
Library Events
- Join us online. Events for all ages:
- Early Childhood
- Children & Tweens
- Teens
- Adults
about the library
events at the Library
Upcoming Events
black history month
February 2021
Celebrate Black History Month with the Library. We have special virtual events, digital archives, and e-resources.
memphis black history library card contest
Beginner, amateur, or professional artist? You can submit your work for consideration in the Memphis Black History Library Card Contest. Winning designs will appear on Library Cards.
love your little libraries
The Memphis Library Foundation invites you to visit our smaller libraries.
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 Fitness Classes
Starting Jan 18th for 12 weeks
Live virtual classes!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
VIRTUAL COMMUNITY ART ACADEMY
Weekly Art Lessons April 7 - May 12
3rd-6th Graders
Learn to create original works of art with the help of University of Memphis Art Education majors.
VIRTUAL BOOKS AND BEYOND WITH STEVE MALONEY
March 16 - 10:15am — 11:30am
Take Me Home Huey, honoring American heroes through art
Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic
“Satchel Paige & Negro League Baseball" Magic Show
Baseball-themed magic tricks while learning about Satchel Paige
Community Health Needs Assessment Project
A research study to learn more about the community.
Tax Assistance 2021
Need help or information about this year's tax season?
Dig Memphis Mysteries
Help us solve archival mysteries!
New photos added weekly.
what else is new?
See more recent updates including new services, book lists, book reviews, Book Talk interviews, and more.
LEarn
student resources
Resources for Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and High School
Several resources are available online!
job & career
Search for jobs, improve your skills, prepare for interviews.
Video tutorials, practice tests, and more.
history & genealogy
Local History, Genealogy, U.S./World History & Social Sciences
Memphis/Shelby Co Room, Dig Memphis, Old Maps, and More
more topics
Browse all of our topics including Cooking & Food, Health & Wellness, Language Learning, Personal Finance, and much more.
Browse
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!
Lynda.com
Thousands of online courses.
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.