THE MASKED READER

Tuesdays, starting September 7!

Each Tuesday for 8 weeks, a new Masked Reader joins us. See if you can guess who they are!

National hispanic heritage month

September 15 - October 15

We celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with these book selections and videos from your librarians!

memphis pride month

September 2021

If you missed our Pride Kick-Off on September 4th, no worries. You can still check out videos and book lists here.

Teen Talk and Hot Topics

September 25 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

East Shelby library is offering teens a place to discuss a different topic each week.

Arts Through The Ages

September 27 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Teens will learn about art throughout the ages from cave paintings to modern art.

Bilingual Fall Storywalk at Freeman Park

Starts September 27 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Get outside and enjoy the beautiful fall colors of our city during a bilingual story walk in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month!

The Storywalk will be available for families to walk and read in W.J. Freeman Park starting September 27, and will remain out through the month of October.

Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps

September 29, 2021 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google business profile from start to finish.

Project Possible: Tool Literacy - Building a Doghouse

September 29 from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Project Possible is a collective learning journey where we accept the challenge of completing home and auto projects and repairs. Experience helps but is not required when you have access to the trove of knowledge that is the Memphis Public Library.

This Tool Literacy program will highlight the tools and literature necessary for taking the teeth out of the challenge of building a doghouse. This event is virtual and will be presented over Microsoft Teams.

North Branch Friends of the Library Fundraiser at Crosstown Concourse

October 1, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Come by Crosstown Concourse and support the North Branch Library Friends group by purchasing some of our reasonably priced, lightly used books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs! Staff will also be providing on-site library card sign ups.

BLM Teen Discussion Forum - Invest/Divest

October 1st from 4pm to 6pm

During this Discussion we will hear about the framework of Invest/Divest from local movement organizers. These community leaders endeavor to get funds shifted from punitive institutions and practices to institutions they feel better serve people. 

Virtual LEgal Advice Clinic

October 1st from 1pm to 3pm

The Memphis Bar Association's Access to Justice Committee will host the Virtual Legal Advice Clinic on Friday, October 1st! Registration is required and will only be covering the topics of Probate, Estate Planning, and Conservatorships.

Clinic Sponsor:

Heart & Soul Jam Session

October 2, from 2pm – 3:30pm

top by the North Library to checkout a book and enjoy listening to great soulful music in a relaxed atmosphere.

TN COLLEGE APPLICATION & EXPLORATION MONTH

September 2021

Visit our College Prep page for test prep, video tours, and TN college application assistance.

VIRTUAL COFFEE AND CONVERSATION: ESL LESSONS FOR ADULTS

Every Thursday at 4:30PM - 5:30PM

Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly virtual environment and meet other English learners.

DIG MEMPHIS MYSTERIES

We need your help! Explore images from our digital archive that are missing important details.

See if you can help us fill in some of the gaps.

MEMPHIS SOUND CONNECTION

Streaming current local music for free.

Local musicians: Submit a sample for inclusion.

IMLS NATIONAL MEDAL VIRTUAL AWARD CEREMONY

MPL has received the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service! We are the first ever two-time recipient!

LIBRARY OUTSIDE

For all ages!

Join us Outside the Library for Story Times, Music, Escape Rooms, and more.