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Positive Solutions for Families

Orange Mound Library
Every Wed. | Jan 15-Feb 26, 12-1:30 PM

Positive Solutions for Families is an evidence-informed seven-part series for parents and caregivers of young children. Participants will learn how to use positive approaches and effective techniques to improve interactions with their child(ren).

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Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month with Memphis Public Libraries! We have all sorts of events, book selections, and other online resources available here.

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HBCU College Fair

Raleigh Library
Feb. 21, 10AM

Come out to Community Plug’s 3rd Annual HBCU College Fair! Connect with representatives from local schools to learn all about admissions, scholarships, programs, and financial aid.

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AI for Job Seekers

Cordova Library
Feb. 22, 10:30AM

Learn how to use artificial intelligence to polish your resume, draft cover letters and practice for interviews. We’ll have live demos with AI tools. No computer skills needed to join this free program! 

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Book Bachelor

Raleigh Library
Fridays at 4PM

Fall in love with a book! Participants will “date” five romance novels, reading one chapter each week. Every Friday, we’ll discuss and eliminate one book. Each week, books that aren’t eliminated receive a 3D-printed rose bookmark. At the end, propose to the last book standing and finish reading it!

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2-1-1 Day

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Feb. 11, 9AM – 2PM

Join us to celebrate 50 years of 2-1-1 day at Memphis Public Libraries! We’ll have speakers from 9-11 and a Community Resource Fair from 11-2. Registration begins at 7:30am, limit 150.

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MPL Unbound

A Publication of the Memphis Library Foundation

Welcome to the first issue of MPL UNBOUND, the quarterly magazine for Memphis Public Libraries. This magazine expands on the library’s mission to meet the public where they are and put the library in their hands. We believe this is one of a kind for any U.S. public library system. Pick up a print copy at any branch or read the digital version online!

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Seed Library and Colorcopia

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
3rd Tuesdays, 1-2 PM

Join The Dixon Garden and Gallery’s Shawna White for a monthly arts class inspired by the ever changing seasons. In these nature themed arts classes, all you need to bring is your creativity for a great time while having great conversation. All supplies provided; all skill levels welcome!

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Creative Aging Programs

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.

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Passport Services with Probate Court Clerk

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
3rd Thursdays (except June)

Planning to travel outside of the United States? Schedule an appointment to process your Passport on the 3rd Thursdays of each month. Easy free parking at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Provided by the Probate Court Clerk.

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Tax Assistance

Are you 60 and up or do you have a family income of $67,000 or less? If so, then you can receive free tax assistance from AARP or United Way’s Free Tax Prep. Find out more information here.

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Teen Reading Challenge

Various locations
January – May

Get a free book each month, handpicked for teens. Explore new genres and find your next favorite read! After reading, share your review online and tag CLOUD901 or tell us what you liked (or didn’t). Read all 5 books for a pizza party and a chance to win a Nintendo Switch!

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Upcoming Events

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Aerobics Fitness Exercise at Raleigh
Raleigh Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 10:00 am

Beginning Spanish
Whitehaven Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 10:00 am

AARP Free Tax Preparation
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 10:00 am

Free Tax Prep – United Way
Raleigh Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 10:00 am

Babies and Books
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 10:15 am

Story Time!
Orange Mound Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 10:30 am

Baby Storytime
Cordova Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 11:00 am

Adult Gameday – Bingo Edition
Hollywood Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 11:00 am

United Way Tax Preparation
Hollywood Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 11:00 am

The All Red Affair!
Whitehaven Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 12:30 pm

Power Hour Gym @ Levi
Levi Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 12:30 pm

Drumming 101 🥁
CLOUD901
Tue., Feb. 11, 3:45 pm

I Love to Read Party
Randolph Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 4:00 pm

Read to the Dog
South Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 4:00 pm

Music Lab: Intro to Protools
CLOUD901
Tue., Feb. 11, 4:45 pm

Take Back Your Life: Credit & Money Management Workshop
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 5:00 pm

Let's Get Moving featuring Yoga
Cordova Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 5:30 pm

Tech Help @ the Haven
Whitehaven Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 6:00 pm

Long Live the King!-Chess Club
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 6:00 pm

Babies and Books
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 10:15 am

Story Time!

Tue., Feb. 11, 10:30 am

Baby Storytime
Cordova Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 11:00 am

I Love to Read Party
Randolph Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 4:00 pm

Read to the Dog
South Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 4:00 pm

Long Live the King!-Chess Club
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 6:00 pm

Toddler Story Time
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Wed., Feb. 12, 10:15 am

Storytime
Cordova Library
Wed., Feb. 12, 11:00 am

We Ready: Career & Cash Confidence for Tweens (Group A)
Hollywood Library
Wed., Feb. 12, 2:00 pm

REad to the Dog!
Whitehaven Library
Wed., Feb. 12, 3:00 pm

Worth the Risk Youth Arts

Wed., Feb. 12, 3:00 pm

After School Activity Club
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Wed., Feb. 12, 3:30 pm

We Ready: Career & Cash Confidence for Tweens (Group B)
Hollywood Library
Wed., Feb. 12, 4:00 pm

Cherokee Story Time
Cherokee Library
Thu., Feb. 13, 10:00 am

Preschool Story Time
Raleigh Library
Thu., Feb. 13, 10:30 am

Storytime
Cordova Library
Thu., Feb. 13, 11:00 am

Whitehaven Booked Club
Whitehaven Library
Thu., Feb. 13, 3:00 pm

Long Live the King of Chess @ South
South Library
Thu., Feb. 13, 3:30 pm

TEEN HANGOUT
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Thu., Feb. 13, 3:30 pm

Booked & Busy: Tween Book Club
Hollywood Library
Thu., Feb. 13, 4:00 pm

Beginning Spanish
Whitehaven Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 10:00 am

Drumming 101 🥁
CLOUD901
Tue., Feb. 11, 3:45 pm

I Love to Read Party
Randolph Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 4:00 pm

Music Lab: Intro to Protools
CLOUD901
Tue., Feb. 11, 4:45 pm

Long Live the King!-Chess Club
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 6:00 pm

A Wider Angle Film Series: THE SALES GIRL
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 6:00 pm

Worth the Risk Youth Arts

Wed., Feb. 12, 3:00 pm

Open Video/Photo Studio
CLOUD901
Wed., Feb. 12, 3:00 pm

Digital art Exploratory
CLOUD901
Wed., Feb. 12, 3:30 pm

Patchwork Plushies
Randolph Library
Wed., Feb. 12, 3:30 pm

PALentines Treat Boxes Part 1 ❤️🍫
CLOUD901
Wed., Feb. 12, 3:30 pm

FUN GAME DAY FOR TEENS
North Library
Wed., Feb. 12, 4:00 pm

The Writer's Block
Connect Crew
Wed., Feb. 12, 6:00 pm

Getting Started with Microsoft Word 365
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Thu., Feb. 13, 10:30 am

Tai Chi
South Library
Thu., Feb. 13, 1:00 pm

Whitehaven Booked Club
Whitehaven Library
Thu., Feb. 13, 3:00 pm

Sit-N-Stitch Crochet and Knitting Club
East Shelby Library
Thu., Feb. 13, 3:00 pm

Aerobics Fitness Exercise at Raleigh
Raleigh Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 10:00 am

Beginning Spanish
Whitehaven Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 10:00 am

AARP Free Tax Preparation
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 10:00 am

Free Tax Prep – United Way
Raleigh Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 10:00 am

Adult Gameday – Bingo Edition
Hollywood Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 11:00 am

United Way Tax Preparation
Hollywood Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 11:00 am

The All Red Affair!
Whitehaven Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 12:30 pm

Power Hour Gym @ Levi
Levi Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 12:30 pm

Take Back Your Life: Credit & Money Management Workshop
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 5:00 pm

Let's Get Moving featuring Yoga
Cordova Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 5:30 pm

Tech Help @ the Haven
Whitehaven Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 6:00 pm

Long Live the King!-Chess Club
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 6:00 pm

A Wider Angle Film Series: THE SALES GIRL
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Tue., Feb. 11, 6:00 pm

Line Dancing at Raleigh
Raleigh Library
Wed., Feb. 12, 10:00 am

AARP Free Tax Preparation
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Wed., Feb. 12, 10:00 am

Free Tax Prep – United Way
Raleigh Library
Wed., Feb. 12, 10:00 am

Easy Step-By-Step Computer Class
Hollywood Library
Wed., Feb. 12, 11:00 am

Free Tax Preparation by United Way of the Mid-South
Parkway Village Library
Wed., Feb. 12, 11:00 am

Bingo Wednesday @ Levi
Levi Library
Wed., Feb. 12, 11:30 am

Bingo
North Library
Wed., Feb. 12, 12:00 pm

View our full calendar of events!


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Library Updates

Learning does not have to be dull! At Memphis Public Libraries, Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning classes range from sign language to calligraphy to public speaking! Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect in a CELL class! 👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓 #CELL #Memphis #MemphisPublicLibraries #StartHere

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Why I Love the Library

A whole world is right at your fingertips at your local library branch! Come see us today and get your library card! 📚❤ Sign Up: https://www.memphislibrary.org/start-here/ #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #MemphisPublicLibraries #StartHere

Posted by Memphis Public Libraries on Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Overdue book? Don't worry! Just return it.

Did you forget to return your library book? It can happen. Our Urban Fellow Abby Utley made this short film for entertaining and explaining that MPL no longer charges fines for overdue books. Check it out!

Posted by Memphis Public Libraries on Thursday, August 24, 2023
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Start your genealogical journey today!

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Have a question you need answered? Or a suggestion for the collection? Start Here!

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!

Bookstock 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 11am – 3pm at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Authors are invited to apply now!

Search the local newspaper all the way back to 1847.

Check out our online Digital Archives and explore Memphis history through photos and more!

Dig Memphis, the Memphis Public Libraries' Digital Archive

Check out E-books and E-AudioBooks through Libby by OverDrive! You can visit the new Libby site or visit the original OverDrive site.

Illustration of Libby the OverDrive mascot for their new look!

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.

If you are looking for help, or want to provide someone with help, just dial 2-1-1 to reach the community information and referral resources of LINC, the Library Information Center at the Memphis Public Library.

Our magazine collection has moved to Libby! Check out our collection of current and popular magazines.

We’re excited to invite artists, collectible sellers, and craft artisans to share their work at Comic Con on May 31, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM. This is a great chance to connect with fans, promote your work, and be part of the community.

Streaming current local music for free. Local musicians: Submit a sample for inclusion.

The New York Times digital subscription is available at home!

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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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Not everyone can get to the library, so we’ve decided to come to you!

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Supporting the Library through private donations and more. See how you can help today!

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Keep up with the Library with these bimonthly reports showcasing some of the events and services we provide daily.

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Library Closing

All libraries are closed Monday January 20th for the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.