Library Updates
Installation of new escalators at the Central Library is now underway. Pardon our dust (and noise)!
HOLIDAY CLOSURE: All locations will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth.
Common Tasks
Support the Library
June 1 – July 31
Read during the summer to complete the summer reading challenge. Once
done, come by the library for your prize!
Check out our FREE summer camps and their registration windows above!
Vendor Applications Open Now!
Fantasy Faire will be on October 24, 2026, at the Cordova Library.
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Thursdays
Jun 11 – Jul 16
10:30 – 11:30
Teens, join us for our favorite cereal and our favorite vintage cartoons!
Orange Mound Library
Thursdays
10:30 – 11:30
Children and Tweens will have the ability to utilize the incredible Maker Space we have at Orange Mound. STEM equipment includes a 3D printer, Bee-Bots, Makey Makey’s, Sphero Indi’s, Snap Circuits, and Sphero Bolt+’s.
Afternoons in June and July
Come join us for a special visit from the Dixon Gallery & Gardens’ Art to Grow! Participants will create their own garden diorama featuring native plants.
Thursdays starting June 11th
The Memphis Room and DIG Memphis are pleased to announce a new in-person program series, Memphis on Film, showcasing over a century of our hometown as captured by the camera lens.
Hollywood Library
Jun 17
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Dory Lerner, Education Manager for the National Civil Rights Museum, will come to the branch and conduct a Juneteenth-themed story time. The name of the story time will be “Small but Mighty.”
Levi Library
Jun 18
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Come and celebrate our history of freedom at our 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at 3676 South Third Street from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm. We will have fun, poetry and educational activities along with games.
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Jun 20
11 AM – 1 PM
Come preserve your family history in timeless family photos at the Genealogy Center…for free! We will have our experienced photographer on hand to take family photos in our beautiful library.
Cossitt Library
Jun 27
11 AM – 5 PM
Cossitt Library will host the third annual Sankofa African Diaspora Festival. In recognition of Black Music Month, this festival will celebrate the rich culture, lived experiences, and creative expressions of African-descended communities.
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Jun 27
2 PM – 5 PM
For June, we are reading The Sisters Brothers, the 2011 darkly comic Western written by Canadian author Patrick deWitt. Shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize and the recipient of numerous Canadian literary honors, the picaresque novel follows the trail of gunslinging hitman brothers, Charlie and Eli Sisters, as they track down a gold prospector who has allegedly stolen from their boss, a notorious frontier baron known as the Commodore.
Raleigh Library
Jul 11
10 AM – 2 PM
Calling all young bosses! Want to secure the bag?
Are you between the ages of 8 and 17 and have a business or a product you’re proud of? Sign up to be part of our Kids Entrepreneur Fair at the library and showcase your talents to the community!
Are you a creative between the ages of 13 and 18 with a passion for your city? Memphis Public Library is launching Heart of 901, a new media project designed to give you a platform to highlight the best of our city.
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Every 3rd Saturday
11 AM – 1 PM
Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills!
From sensory storytimes to preschool STEM, check out our sensory-friendly programs for children!
Second Editions is introducing a live music concert series! Click here for videos of each performance.
A Publication brought to you by the Memphis Library Foundation
Issue 3 out now!
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.
Do you have a 901 Pass card and would like to use it to access the Memphis Public Libraries? Check here on how we can activate that for you!
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.
Make your garden the best yet with Memphis Public Libraries’ gardening programs happening all over the city!
New Books
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Virtual Library
Browse all of our Virtual Library offerings here, or access some of our more popular resources.
Start your genealogical journey today!
Have a question you need answered? Or a suggestion for the collection? Start Here!
Search the local newspaper all the way back to 1847.
Check out our online Digital Archives and explore Memphis history through photos and more!
Voter registration information and election information to keep you informed.
Check out E-books and E-AudioBooks through Libby by OverDrive! You can visit the new Libby site or visit the original OverDrive site.
Our magazine collection has moved to Libby! Check out our collection of current and popular magazines.
The New York Times digital subscription is available at home!
Provides the tools you need to achieve educational, professional, and personal success. Prepare for testing and career materials, including career advice and resume-building.
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.
Visit the Library
Browse all of our locations and special services.
Don’t have a Library Card yet? Start Here and register online.
Need to know how to log into your account or place a hold?
Use Book Bundles, and we’ll pick out a bundle of books for your child!
CLOUD901 is a free creative space for Memphis teens (13–18) to explore tech, design, and media with expert help and top gear.
Here you can find printing instructions and quick access to a resume builder, job and career information, and more.
Not everyone can get to the library when it is open or access library resources digitally. Find out more about our Outreach services, such as Connect Crew, our special programming team.
Memphis Public Libraries lends out tools and kits—to explore hobbies, to fix a one-time issue, or try gear before you buy. Check out baking pans, camping gear, wrenches, and more!
Need help or want to help? Call 2-1-1 to reach LINC at the Memphis Public Library for community resources.
Find out how to reserve meeting room space at our libraries.
Memphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours on Wednesdays from noon to 2 pm at the Central Library, located in the Business & Sciences Department on the 3rd floor.
Second Editions Bookstore is the place to find gently-used books for sale at great bargain prices.
More About the Library
Donations, Book Sales, Second Editions, Amazon Book Store, and more.
Supporting the Library through private donations and more. See how you can help today!
We offer various volunteer opportunities that align with your skills and interests.
Don’t just hear it from us. See what everyone else is saying about the programs and services of the Memphis Public Libraries!