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30 Days of Opera

Multiple Libraries & Times
Opera Memphis will be performing at the library as part of their 30 Days of Opera. Come and enjoy some wonderful music!

Teen Arts Fest

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Enter your art today! This prestigious show, funded by Friends of the Library, celebrates the talent of young artists through a juried art exhibition. This provides artists ages 13-19 the opportunity to showcase their art to the Memphis/Shelby County and surrounding areas.

Connect Crew @ Stax Museum Family Day

Connect Crew
September 14 1:00 PM

Connect Crew will join Stax Museum at their monthly Family Day event! The outreach team will do library card sign ups, free books, additional library information and more resources to the Memphis community and outside visitors!

W.H.A.M (Whitehaven Anime and Manga)

Whitehaven Library
September 18 3:30 PM
Join us at the Whitehaven Library for a fun exploration of Japanese anime and comics. We’ll dive into monthly screenings of popular anime and engage in discussions and activities on manga trends and Japanese culture. 

Fantasy Faire

Cordova Library
September 21 11:00 AM
Join us for a celebration of all things fantasy at the Cordova Library, featuring a special fantasy-themed Storytime, local artists and vendors, demonstrations by Memphis Armored Fight Club, a costume contest, crafts, games, and more! At 1pm, watch a live virtual Q&A with New York Times-bestselling author, Naomi Novik.  

Life After High School: College 101

Whitehaven Library
September 25 5:00 PM
Are you a High School junior or senior? Are you confused about what you need to do to apply for college? Join us at the library to break down the college application process. Learn tips and strategies to successfully navigate the admissions process so that you are prepared for Life After High School.

Black Child Book Fair

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
September 28 11:00 AM
“Books for Black children are hard to find” is a common statement in our society. Scholars suggest Black children need to see faces that look like theirs and stories about people who look like them written by people who look like them. The Black Child Book Fair provides that opportunity for children. 

Baptist Mobile Mammography Unit (Frayser Health Check Day)

Frayser Library
October 7 9:00 AM
Join us for a special visit from the Baptist Mobile Mammography Unit, bringing convenient mammography screenings to your area! Early detection through annual screenings is the best defense against breast cancer. Don’t miss this opportunity to prioritize your health!

Memphis Sound Connection

Discover Memphis Sound Connection: free platform showcasing local music. Join now and explore the city’s musical diversity!

Library of Things

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. 

Memphis Public Libraries Newsletter

September
Check out our newsletter for what’s coming up this month!!

Creative Aging Programs

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.

Email Sign-up

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Value Line Investment Research

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.

Upcoming Events

View our full calendar of events!

Power Hour
Levi Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 12:30 pm

Sit-N-Stitch Fiber Arts Club
East Shelby Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 3:00 pm

CLOUD901 9th Anniversary Party!
CLOUD901
Thu., Sep. 12, 3:00 pm

Randolph Chess Club
Randolph Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 4:00 pm

The Dot: A Celebration of International Dot Day!
Frayser Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 4:00 pm

Polaroid Photography Jam!
CLOUD901
Thu., Sep. 12, 4:00 pm

Afterschool Chill Club

Thu., Sep. 12, 4:30 pm

English Coffee and Conversations
Cordova Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 4:30 pm

Beginning Spanish
Whitehaven Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 5:30 pm

Adult Author Workshop with Carnegie Writers
Cossitt Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 6:00 pm

Zumba Fitness at Raleigh
Raleigh Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 6:30 pm

MALS Domestic Violence Clinic
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Fri., Sep. 13, 10:00 am

Learning Calligraphy with Racheal
Cordova Library
Fri., Sep. 13, 10:30 am

Story Time
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Fri., Sep. 13, 10:30 am

Designing with Canva.com
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Fri., Sep. 13, 10:30 am

Movie Roulette
Randolph Library
Fri., Sep. 13, 3:30 pm

Free Saturday Legal Clinic
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Sat., Sep. 14, 10:00 am

Moving & Grooving: Line Dancing at Frayser Library
Frayser Library
Sat., Sep. 14, 10:30 am

Japanese Culture Club
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Sat., Sep. 14, 10:30 am

Randolph Chess Club
Randolph Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 4:00 pm

The Dot: A Celebration of International Dot Day!
Frayser Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 4:00 pm

Afterschool Chill Club

Thu., Sep. 12, 4:30 pm

Story Time
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Fri., Sep. 13, 10:30 am

Movie Roulette
Randolph Library
Fri., Sep. 13, 3:30 pm

Family Fun – Movie day, starring Pete the Cat!
Cordova Library
Sat., Sep. 14, 11:00 am

Family Storytime – Airplanes
South Library
Sat., Sep. 14, 11:00 am

International Dot Day

Sat., Sep. 14, 1:00 pm

Connect Crew @ Stax Museum Family Day
Connect Crew
Sat., Sep. 14, 1:00 pm

Tween Movie Day

Sat., Sep. 14, 1:00 pm

I Did That- DIY Series
Levi Library
Sat., Sep. 14, 2:00 pm

Saturday at The Movies: Disney's "Encanto"
Frayser Library
Sat., Sep. 14, 2:00 pm

Lego Club
Randolph Library
Sat., Sep. 14, 3:00 pm

Pre-School Storytime
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Mon., Sep. 16, 10:15 am

Baby Story Time
Raleigh Library
Mon., Sep. 16, 10:30 am

Toddler Storytime
Randolph Library
Mon., Sep. 16, 10:30 am

Family Storytime
East Shelby Library
Mon., Sep. 16, 11:00 am

Crafternoon
Randolph Library
Mon., Sep. 16, 4:00 pm

Pirate 101
Hollywood Library
Mon., Sep. 16, 4:00 pm

Sit-N-Stitch Fiber Arts Club
East Shelby Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 3:00 pm

CLOUD901 9th Anniversary Party!
CLOUD901
Thu., Sep. 12, 3:00 pm

Randolph Chess Club
Randolph Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 4:00 pm

Polaroid Photography Jam!
CLOUD901
Thu., Sep. 12, 4:00 pm

Afterschool Chill Club

Thu., Sep. 12, 4:30 pm

Movie Roulette
Randolph Library
Fri., Sep. 13, 3:30 pm

Scrabble & Soul

Sat., Sep. 14, 10:30 am

Connect Crew @ Stax Museum Family Day
Connect Crew
Sat., Sep. 14, 1:00 pm

I Did That- DIY Series
Levi Library
Sat., Sep. 14, 2:00 pm

Electronics and Electricity Seminar
Whitehaven Library
Mon., Sep. 16, 10:00 am

Cordova Writing Club
Cordova Library
Mon., Sep. 16, 3:00 pm

Pirate 101
Hollywood Library
Mon., Sep. 16, 4:00 pm

Beginning Spanish
Whitehaven Library
Tue., Sep. 17, 10:00 am

LOTERIA GAME DAY
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Tue., Sep. 17, 3:00 pm

Board Game Club
South Library
Tue., Sep. 17, 3:30 pm

Pirate Speaks!
Hollywood Library
Tue., Sep. 17, 4:00 pm

Coding Club Python Seminar
Cordova Library
Tue., Sep. 17, 5:00 pm

Power Hour
Levi Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 12:30 pm

Sit-N-Stitch Fiber Arts Club
East Shelby Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 3:00 pm

English Coffee and Conversations
Cordova Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 4:30 pm

Beginning Spanish
Whitehaven Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 5:30 pm

Adult Author Workshop with Carnegie Writers
Cossitt Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 6:00 pm

Zumba Fitness at Raleigh
Raleigh Library
Thu., Sep. 12, 6:30 pm

MALS Domestic Violence Clinic
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Fri., Sep. 13, 10:00 am

Learning Calligraphy with Racheal
Cordova Library
Fri., Sep. 13, 10:30 am

Designing with Canva.com
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Fri., Sep. 13, 10:30 am

Movie Roulette
Randolph Library
Fri., Sep. 13, 3:30 pm

Free Saturday Legal Clinic
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Sat., Sep. 14, 10:00 am

Moving & Grooving: Line Dancing at Frayser Library
Frayser Library
Sat., Sep. 14, 10:30 am

Scrabble & Soul

Sat., Sep. 14, 10:30 am

English Language Learning Class (ELL)
Parkway Village Library
Sat., Sep. 14, 11:00 am

Memoirs from Death Row- Book signing and Author Talk
Whitehaven Library
Sat., Sep. 14, 11:00 am

Connect Crew @ Stax Museum Family Day
Connect Crew
Sat., Sep. 14, 1:00 pm

Golden Stitches
Raleigh Library
Sat., Sep. 14, 1:00 pm

I Did That- DIY Series
Levi Library
Sat., Sep. 14, 2:00 pm

View our full calendar of events!

Library Videos & Posts

Learning does not have to be dull! At Memphis Public Libraries, Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning classes range from sign language to calligraphy to public speaking! Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect in a CELL class! 👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓 #CELL #Memphis #MemphisPublicLibraries #StartHere

Posted by Memphis Public Libraries on Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Bookstock 2024

We are just one month away from BOOKSTOCK 2024! The Memphis Area Authors' Festival is on April 6 at the Benjamin L Hooks Central Library. Check out this video and learn more about this year's featured authors and what is planned for this fantastic event that supports local writers. We are counting down the days until this event! #Bookstock #MPL

Posted by Memphis Public Libraries on Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Are you ready to Explore Memphis? The adventure begins at Memphis Public Libraries on June 1. So grab a map from your local branch 🗺️ Check out some books 📚 Get ready to have fun ✅ Hopefully, win prizes 🏆

Posted by Memphis Public Libraries on Thursday, May 2, 2024
Overdue book? Don't worry! Just return it.

Did you forget to return your library book? It can happen. Our Urban Fellow Abby Utley made this short film for entertaining and explaining that MPL no longer charges fines for overdue books. Check it out!

Posted by Memphis Public Libraries on Thursday, August 24, 2023

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