MPL in the News


MPL in the News

“Second Editions Book Store aims to be more than words”

Daily Memphian – August 12, 2022

“When walking into the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library at 3030 Poplar Ave., it’s not unusual to walk past the Second Editions Book Store without noticing it.  A small room nestled just to the right of the library’s front entrance with bookshelves nearly as high as the ceiling, Second Editions Book Store offers thousands of gently used hardback and paperback books for sale, with the average title priced at $3.”

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“Raleigh Library opens new Teen Innovation Center”

Action News 5 – July 22, 2022

“The Raleigh Library will have the grand opening for their new Teen Innovation Center Friday, July 22 at 1:30 p.m. Branch Manager Michael King, along with teen staffers Aaren Todd and Madison Virgilio joined Action News 5′s Andrew Douglas at the digital desk to talk about how this new addition will offer free resources for teens including gaming consoles, virtual reality headsets and workstations.”

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“Memphis Teens Get Crash Course in Diversity”

La Prensa Latina – June 22, 2022

“Benjamin L. Hooks Library is hosting a Diversity Camp this week for teens 13 through18 years old. Over the five-day camp, guest speakers will discuss topics like religion, politics, sexual identity, and how to navigate and find common ground with people who share different beliefs.”

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“Grown-ish workshop series at South Library prepares teens for adulthood”

Highground News – March 17, 2022

“Many teens entering adulthood find the experience overwhelming. School can only prepare kids for so much, and they often aren’t taught about life lessons they’ll encounter as young adults. The Grown-ish workshop series—named and modeled after the popular television show—is held the third Friday of every month at Memphis Public Libraries’ South Library branch.

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