Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

10:00am-6:00pm

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
3030 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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Mon-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Bartlett Library

Cherokee Library

10:00am-6:00pm

3300 Sharpe Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

CLOUD901

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3030 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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Mon-Thu: 3:00pm-8:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Connect Crew

Closed

United States

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Cordova Library

10:00am-6:00pm

8457 Trinity Rd.
Memphis, TN 38018
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library

10:00am-6:00pm

531 Vance Ave.
Memphis, TN 38126
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Cossitt Library

10:00am-6:00pm

33 South Front St.
Memphis, TN 38103
United States

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Sun: Closed

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Fri-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

East Shelby Library

10:00am-6:00pm

7200 East Shelby Dr.
Memphis, TN 38125
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Frayser Library

10:00am-6:00pm

2220 James Rd.
Memphis, TN 38127
United States

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Sun: Closed

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Gaston Park Library

10:00am-6:00pm

1040 S. Third St.
Memphis, TN 38106
United States

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Hollywood Library

10:00am-6:00pm

1530 N. Hollywood St.
Memphis, TN 38108
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

JobLINC

9:00am-4:30pm

United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Fri: 9:00am-4:30pm

Sat: Closed

Levi Library

10:00am-6:00pm

3676 S. 3rd St.
Memphis, TN 38109
United States

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Mon-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

North Library

10:00am-6:00pm

1192 Vollintine Ave.
Memphis, TN 38107
United States

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Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

10:00am-6:00pm

5094 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38117
United States

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Orange Mound Library

10:00am-6:00pm

843 Dallas St.
Memphis, TN 38114
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Parkway Village Library

10:00am-6:00pm

4655 Knight Arnold Rd.
Memphis, TN 38118
United States

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Sun: Closed

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Raleigh Library

10:00am-6:00pm

3452 Austin Peay Hwy.
Memphis, TN 38128
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

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Randolph Library

10:00am-6:00pm

3752 Given Ave.
Memphis, TN 38122
United States

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South Library

10:00am-6:00pm

1929 S. Third St.
Memphis, TN 38109
United States

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Sun: Closed

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Whitehaven Library

10:00am-6:00pm

4120 Mill Branch Rd.
Memphis, TN 38116
United States

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Sun: Closed

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Fri-Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Flyer for Homegoing to History

From Homegoing to History:Preserving Family History Through Funeral Programs in our Genealogy Research

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Memphis Room 4th Floor at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Program Type:

History/Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Memphis Room 4th Floor

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: History/Genealogy

Event Details:

The History Department is thrilled to unveil a new genealogy resource - The Funeral Program Collection.

Rainbow Family Storytime

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm

Frayser Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Story Times

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times

Event Details:

Rainbow Family Story Time is a space to celebrate love and community, and will feature stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Explore Memphest

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Frayser Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Games, Job and Career, Music, Neighborhood Events

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cooking and Food, Games, Job and Career, Music, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

Do you love Memphis? We do! Join us in celebrating our city! Enjoy free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts.

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MPL Repair Cafe

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Program Type:

Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.

Registration Required

Event Details:

Don't Throw it Out, Fix it!

family

Family Resource Fair / Feria de Recursos Familiares

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Program Type:

Community Information, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Library Support, Neighborhood Events

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Job and Career, Library Support, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

Join Memphis Public Libraries for our Family Resource Fair day! We will have panels and community partners with resources for families and caregivers. There will also be giveaways, food trucks, and more!

Teen Arts Fest flyer with program description and date and time

Teen Arts Fest 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Meeting Rooms (CEN) at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Step into a world of vibrant imagination and raw talent at our Annual Teen Arts Fest Exhibition, proudly hosted by Memphis Public Libraries!

Flyer for Cordova Fantasy Faire Vendors Interest

Fantasy Faire

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games, Neighborhood Events

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Library Branch: Cordova Library

Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)

Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

Join us for the 2nd Annual Fantasy Faire at the Cordova Library! Partake in a fantastical afternoon, full of crafts, games, food, and more!

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10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Job Pop-up: First Student Recruitment 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Frayser Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Adults Program Type: Job and Career Event Details: First Student is recruiting! They are hiring school bus drivers and monitors to help make a difference in students' lives every day. Learn about competitive pay and benefits, and discover how you can be a vital part of our dedicated team.
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3 pm			This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Halloween Social 3:30pm–5:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Parkway Village Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Parkway Village Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Holidays, Neighborhood Events Event Details: Come join the fun at our Halloween Social for school age children. Dress in your best Halloween costumes and get ready to play games, hear some spooky ghost stories, make crafts and of course collect candy! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group After School Club! 3:30pm–4:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Meeting Room (OGR) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: making solar ovens all supplies provided			This event is in the "Teens" group Life After High School: ACT Prep 3:00pm–5:30pm Teens Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Room: Meeting Room (OGR) Age Group: Teens Program Type: College Preparation, Job and Career Registration Required Event Details: In this 3-Part Workshop, instructors with 901 Prep will provide attendees with overall test-taking strategies, specialized lessons on all 4 parts of the ACT exam, and a full-length ACT exam and evaluation. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Crafternoon 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Randolph Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Randolph Library Room: Meeting Room (RAN) Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem Event Details: Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes. This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group H2SCORE: Hollywood's Gaming Corner 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (Age 6-8) Hollywood Library This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Computers and Technology Event Details: Welcome to H2SCORE at the Hollywood Library where every other Monday, the library transforms into the ultimate gaming arena for teens in the community and beyond. From 4 PM to 5 PM, it's game time! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Mindfulness for Beginners 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Robyn Jones is a classical clarinetist and Associate Professor of Clarinet in the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation. Photograph Notice This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.