MPL in the News
“Smithsonian Magazine picks Memphis as place with most innovative library in the country”
ABC 24 MEMPHIS – October 26, 2021
“Memphis is back on the map nationally once again. This time for the libraries. Smithsonian Magazine highlighted Benjamin Hooks Library as the most innovative public library in the nation. Shh! This is a library, but it’s more than just books. Check it out.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Live At 9: Summer Program Helps Families Explore the Tastes and Sounds of Memphis”
News Channel 3 – June 29, 2022
“Families are invited to explore Memphis through music, food, and an estimated 250,000 books. The Memphis Library’s Summer Reading Program is in full swing, but it features much more than the typical prizes for reading books. Families get to explore the taste and sound of Memphis at free public events.”
“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.”
“Library cultural leaders teach teen diversity”
Action News 5 – June 21, 2022
“These kids are getting a crash course on what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes.”
“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.
“Memphis Youth Arts Initiative drumming up interest in camp”
ABC 24 MEMPHIS – March 14, 2022
“Shelby County students are out of school this week enjoying their spring break, but parents might be wondering what their kids can do to stay out of trouble. The Memphis Youth Arts Initiative has a solution: drum camp.”
“Memphis Public Libraries Opens New Teen Innovation Centers”
Memphis Parent – February 28, 2022
“Memphis Library Foundation and Memphis Public Libraries have teamed up with International Paper to open new Teen Innovation Centers (TIC). Memphis Public Libraries and the Memphis Library Foundation have been investing to keep libraries relevant to the current times and also to create engaging spaces for the local youth.”