Library Closure
The South Branch library is temporarily closed to complete necessary repairs. Reopening information will be shared once the work is complete.
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Five Fridays of Jazz is back! For newcomers and jazz enthusiasts alike. Come and enjoy some soulful tunes.
Applications are now open for our Comic Con Raleigh Edition: Art Showcase! Submit your piece to be on display on the day of Comic Con! Applications close April 20.
When school is out, the fun begins! Join us for programs to keep your kids’ minds busy!
Frayser Library
Every Saturday from Feb. 21 – Mar. 21
11 AM
Get ready to grow your gardening skills at Gardening University! This free series of presentations, led by Master Gardeners, is designed to inspire and inform home gardeners of all experience levels.
South Library
Mar. 16-20
Each day, a new art project! From mosaic tiling to painting to weaving, don’t miss this hands-on experience!
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Mar. 10
6 PM – 8 PM
For March, A Wider Angle will present the 2019 dramatic thriller A White, White Day, written and directed by Icelandic filmmaker Hlynur Pálmason. The film won Best Film at the Torino Film Festival and was selected as Iceland’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards.
Randolph Library
Mar. 21
1 PM – 3 PM
Time to get your hands dirty and help us plant for the spring!
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.
Read 1,000 pages over the challenge period, complete fun reading challenges, and check in monthly at the library for instant prizes.
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Mar. 28
2 PM – 5 PM
For March, we’re reading My Brilliant Career, a 1901 novel by Miles Franklin, published when she was just 21. A cornerstone of Australian and women’s literature, it follows the fiercely independent Sybylla as she rejects traditional expectations. The acclaimed 1979 film adaptation launched the careers of Gillian Armstrong, Judy Davis, and Sam Neill.
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!
We are excited to announce that the Memphis Public Library will be hosting regular Repair Days in partnership with the international Repair Café organization. If you have special skills and would like to volunteer for this effort, let us know here!
Next Repair Cafe – March 1!
Second Editions is introducing a live music concert series! Click here for videos of each performance.
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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!
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Check out our online Digital Archives and explore Memphis history through photos and more!
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 as well as 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.
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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 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.
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