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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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

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

Closed

3030 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

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

Fri: Closed

Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Connect Crew

Closed

United States

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Sun-Sat: Closed

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

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

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

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

Gaston Park Library

10:00am-6:00pm

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

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Sun: Closed

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

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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Sun: Closed

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

North Library

10:00am-6:00pm

1192 Vollintine Ave.
Memphis, TN 38107
United States

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Sun: Closed

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

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

10:00am-6:00pm

5094 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38117
United States

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Sun: Closed

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

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

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

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

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

Randolph Library

10:00am-6:00pm

3752 Given Ave.
Memphis, TN 38122
United States

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Sun: Closed

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

South Library

10:00am-6:00pm

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

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Sun: Closed

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

Whitehaven Library

10:00am-6:00pm

4120 Mill Branch Rd.
Memphis, TN 38116
United States

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Sun: Closed

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

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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Night of the Hunter book cover and movie poster

I Read That Movie @ the Library: THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: L-56 Training Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies

Event Details:

For October, our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, continues its Halloween tradition of seasonably appropriate selections for the holiday!

booooks with friends flyer

Boooooks with Friends

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Children's Department

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

Program Type: Holidays, Library Support

Event Details:

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays! Please join us for Boooooks with Friends to celebrate. Stop by the library for tricks or treats, book giveaways, take-home activities, and a spine-tingling storytime.

flyer for Halloween Bash

Kash Tax Pros Halloween Bash

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: North Library

Room: Meeting Room (NOR)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

🌭 HOTDOGS, NACHOS, CUPCAKES 🧁, FACE PAINTING, GAMES, CANDY BAGS !

flyer for after school club halloween party

After School Club: Halloween Party!

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Music, STEAM arts

Event Details:

Happy Halloween! Put on your costume and join us for an hour of crafts, candy, and Halloween fun!

flyer for spooky fest

Levi's 6th Annual Spooky Fest

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Levi Library

Room: Meeting Room (LEV)

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

Program Type: Holidays

Event Details:

Come join us at the Levi Library for our 6th Annual Spooky Fest on October 31, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.!

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAL)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance

Registration Required

Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy.

Destination Diabetes Control

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Kitchen at Raleigh Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Kitchen

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hosted by Methodist North Hospital, we are inviting you to join us for a fun and interactive journey toward controlling your diabetes. It will feature nutritional education to help you make a better and healthier food choices.

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Time	Sun (1/26)	Mon (1/27)	Tue (1/28)	Wed (1/29)	Thu (1/30)	Fri (1/31)	Sat (2/01)
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Mah Jong for Beginners 10:30am–12:30pm Adults Officer Geoffrey Redd Library This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Registration Closed.					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 Black History Scavenger Hunt 10:00am–6:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Orange Mound 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: Orange Mound Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for our monthly scavenger hunt. This month's theme is Black History. How many Black heroes will you spot between the library shelves?
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Gameday - Bingo Edition 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Hollywood Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Meeting Room (HOL) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games Event Details: Come out and fellowship with games of Bingo and playful association. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
12 pm
1 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Knights of the Square Table Chess Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors East Shelby Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us at the East Shelby Branch Library for some classic Chess fun! Play Chess with people in your community and learn some new strategies while you're at it. This club will be part educational and tons of practice! Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
2 pm
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 Lego 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: Games, STEAM arts Event Details: Join us for an hour of building, creating, and making new friends!	This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Long Live the King of Chess @ South 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens South Library 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: South Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Games, STEAM stem This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dummies and Dragons 3:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Randolph Library 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: Randolph Library Room: Meeting Room (RAN) Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Do you like Dungeons and Dragons but don't know how to play? Great, neither do we! Come play a chaotic game where no one knows the rules but still have to win battles against unknown foes. Special Notes 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 "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Winter Pajama Jam 4:30pm–6:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12) Whitehaven Library This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Whitehaven Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Music Event Details: Grab your coziest pajamas and join the fun! We’ll have awesome games, tasty snacks, and cozy crafts for all the enjoy. Don’t miss out on the ultimate winter hangout! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. 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.
5 pm
6 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Long Live the King!-Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Games Event Details: Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators. 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.