Drop Everything and Read
April 12th is Drop Everything and Read Day! In honor of Beverly Cleary's birthday, everyone is encouraged to put down their devices and spend some time reading.
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
3030 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
United States
United States
843 Dallas St.
Memphis, TN 38114
United States
April 12th is Drop Everything and Read Day! In honor of Beverly Cleary's birthday, everyone is encouraged to put down their devices and spend some time reading.
10 AM to 11 AM is the Clinic Intake Time
South Branch will be one of the sites for free tax preparation on Saturdays from February 15 thru April 12 from 10:00am to 1:00pm.
AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.
United Way's IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.
Join us for MPL's Japanese Culture Club! This monthly meeting will be dedicated to the appreciation of Japanese culture.
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
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All ages are welcome at our Family Storytime! Come listen to exciting stories, participate in fun activities, and share a special time together.
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Family storytimes are a great opportunity for children and caretakers to come together, hear stories, sing songs, and work together on crafts or other activities. Join us as we talk about rain and all the things it brings!
Please join us for a special storytime with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra! Learn about all the different brass instruments and they music they make. We will then read a story as the brass ensemble plays along.
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
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New to the guitar and interested in learning the fundamentals? Come to the Orange Mound Branch and learn the essential skills you'll need rock, jam, or serenade! It's B.Y.O.G. (Bring Your Own Guitar), but that's all you need to bring.
Four session financial literacy program empowering low- and high-income earning individuals to take control of their finances, rewrite their financial stories and build a sustainable foundation for financial success.
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
132 years ago, the Cossitt library opened as the first public library in the city of Memphis thanks to Fredrick Cossitt. A century and a quarter later, that has grown into Memphis Public Libraries with 18 open branches and counting.
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It’s not only working out and burning calories, but also dancing and having fun! Join our classes on the second Saturday, February through November.
This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
Are you ready to take control of your money and set yourself up for success? This is the perfect program to help you build essential money management skills for today and the future.
What You'll Learn:
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Class will share with individuals the process of filing a small claim in Shelby County General Sessions Court on their own behalf (pro se).
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
Transform your smartphone into a powerful storytelling tool. This course takes you step-by-step through the process of creating captivating films with limited resources.
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
Everyone has a story to tell, and every story matters. Join us for this personal essay writing class, presented by author Jasper Joyner, where we’ll explore the key elements of a powerful personal essay.
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
Unlock the secrets of drawing through four essential line techniques during this hands-on course.
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
Kids: Join us at your Randolph Branch Library on the second Saturday of each month for Lego Club!
This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
In this vibrant, hands-on course, participants will dive into the world of painting with a twist. They’ll master color blending, shading techniques and how to sketch and paint plants and trees with a fresh modern approach.
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
This course empowers individuals with the knowledge and tools to prioritize their mental health, build resilience and navigate life’s challenges.
This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.