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Meg Green
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Memphis Public Libraries
3030 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
meg.green@memphistn.gov
C: (901) 463-3055
“How Memphis Created the Nation’s Most Innovative Public Library”
SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE – November, 2021 “The Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, a building of pale concrete and greenish glass, rises four stories in midtown Memphis….
“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…
“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…
“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….