Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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

Cherokee Library

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3300 Sharpe Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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CLOUD901

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3030 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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Connect Crew

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United States

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Cordova Library

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8457 Trinity Rd.
Memphis, TN 38018
United States

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Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library

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531 Vance Ave.
Memphis, TN 38126
United States

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Cossitt Library

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33 South Front St.
Memphis, TN 38103
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East Shelby Library

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7200 East Shelby Dr.
Memphis, TN 38125
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Frayser Library

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2220 James Rd.
Memphis, TN 38127
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Gaston Park Library

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1040 S. Third St.
Memphis, TN 38106
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Hollywood Library

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1530 N. Hollywood St.
Memphis, TN 38108
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Levi Library

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3676 S. 3rd St.
Memphis, TN 38109
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North Library

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1192 Vollintine Ave.
Memphis, TN 38107
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Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

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5094 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38117
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Orange Mound Library

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843 Dallas St.
Memphis, TN 38114
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Parkway Village Library

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4655 Knight Arnold Rd.
Memphis, TN 38118
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Raleigh Library

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3452 Austin Peay Hwy.
Memphis, TN 38128
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Randolph Library

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3752 Given Ave.
Memphis, TN 38122
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South Library

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1929 S. Third St.
Memphis, TN 38109
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Whitehaven Library

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4120 Mill Branch Rd.
Memphis, TN 38116
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Featured Events

Teen Arts Fest flyer with program description and date and time

Teen Arts Fest 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

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!

rainbow space

Intergalactic Eleganza

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Program Type:

Games, Music

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Lobby

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Games, Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

We're spacing out at the library and throwing an out-of-this-world after-hours event. Enjoy free food, live trivia, and a fierce lip sync competition. Prizes will be given to the trivia winner, best costume, and the lip sync competition winner.

The Vincent Astor Celebration

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, History/Genealogy

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History/Genealogy

Event Details:

Join us for this family-friendly event and hear from local nonprofits, sit in on story time, create crafts, play games, learn about local history through Memphis Public Libraries' Vincent Astor Collection, and participate in our raffle for the cha

Fantasy Faire ; October 18, 12:30-4:30

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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11 am		This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Creative Aging Studio Course: Exploring Paintings from the Harlem Renaissance (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) 11:00am–1:00pm Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 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: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Adults-Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Black History Month, Cultural Awareness Event Details: Learners ages 65+ are invited to join Creative Aging teaching artist Carol Buchman for a 5-session journey into the works of prominent Harlem Renaissance artists, including William H. Johnson, Romare Bearden, and Faith Ringgold. 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.					This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Family Storytime - Black Author Spotlight 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) South Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Black History Month, Story Times Event Details: 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. 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.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Black History Month-Spotlight on the Klondike Memory Project 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Black History Month Event Details: Join us to learn about this museum to be located in Tom Lee's home in Smokey City that will showcase the hidden history of Klondike, first black neighborhood in Memphis, Smokey City, and the people who who shaped local and national histo					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 Black History is World History Shabach Live!: Celebrating Black History Together 1:00pm–2:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Orange Mound Library 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: Orange Mound Library Room: Meeting Room A (OM) Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Black History Month, Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy, Neighborhood Events Event Details: What is “Shabach Live”? It’s an exhilarating game of Empowerment, Excitement, and Engagement similar to bingo. Join us for a fun filled "Black History is World History" event for the whole family. You can also win prizes! Let’s play! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
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 Do Dogs Talk? 3:00pm–4:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Whitehaven 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: Whitehaven Library Room: Meeting Room (WHI) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Black History Month, Book Clubs, Literacy Instruction, STEAM stem, Story Times Event Details: Come join us for a fun-filled adventure as we REad to Lovie, MPL'S very own therapy dog! We’ll be diving into exciting stories with magical characters, thrilling adventures, and lots of laughter. 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Black History Coloring Sheets 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Offsite Event 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: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Room: Offsite Location Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Black History Month