Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

10:00am-8:00pm

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

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Bartlett Library

Cherokee Library

10:00am-6:00pm

3300 Sharpe Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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

CLOUD901

3:00pm-8:00pm

3030 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Connect Crew

Closed

United States

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Cordova Library

10:00am-8:00pm

8457 Trinity Rd.
Memphis, TN 38018
United States

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Sun: Closed

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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-8:00pm

33 South Front St.
Memphis, TN 38103
United States

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East Shelby Library

10:00am-6:00pm

7200 East Shelby Dr.
Memphis, TN 38125
United States

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

Frayser Library

10:00am-6:00pm

3712 Argonne St.
Memphis, TN 38127
United States

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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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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

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Levi Library

10:00am-6:00pm

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

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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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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-8:00pm

3452 Austin Peay Hwy.
Memphis, TN 38128
United States

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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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Whitehaven Library

10:00am-8:00pm

4120 Mill Branch Rd.
Memphis, TN 38116
United States

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10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. Gadget Lab 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Event Details: Bring your tablet, laptop, or smart device and receive one-on-one technical assistance in accessing the Library’s digital services. This is not a formal class and customers receive assistance on a first-come first-served basis. This event is in the "Adults" group. AARP Free Tax Preparation 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tax Assistance Event Details: AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Preschool Story Time 10:15am - 11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Come join us for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. AARP Free Tax Preparation 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tax Assistance Event Details: AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Babies and Books 10:15am - 11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Come join us for story time appropriate for the youngest children! No groups please. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. AARP Free Tax Preparation 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tax Assistance Event Details: AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Toddler Story Time 10:15am - 11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Come join us as we explore the wonderful world of children's literature for toddlers! No groups please.	This event is in the "Adults" group. AARP Free Tax Preparation 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tax Assistance Event Details: AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.	This event is in the "Adults" group. AARP Free Tax Preparation 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tax Assistance Event Details: AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Getting Started with Excel 365 10:30am - 12:30pm Teens, Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Registration Required Event Details: Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including:	This event is in the "Adults" group. AARP Free Tax Preparation 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Poplar Side Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tax Assistance Event Details: AARP Foundation’s IRS-certified volunteers provide FREE basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.
11 am					This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Eating Smart and Moving More: Eat Smart At Home 11:00am - 12:30pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cooking and Food, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Eat, Learn, and Move in this six week series! Join Family and Consumer Sciences TNCEP Agent Lauren Wells for bi weekly programming promising good food, kitchen safety skills, achievable exercise, and budget friendly advice. 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.	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. Sensory Story Time 11:00am - 12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Sensory Storytime is a welcoming interactive environment designed for sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges. 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.
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1 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. I Read That Movie @ the Library: YENTL (Revised Date) 1:30pm - 5:00pm Teens, Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies Event Details: PLEASE NOTE THE REVISED DATE OF SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 1:30 p.m. 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.						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. Ms. Dorothy Truitt Walk and the 1960 Memphis Sit-In Movement 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central 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: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Memphis Room 4th Floor Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: History/Genealogy Event Details: The History Department of the Memphis Public Library invites you to learn about the 1960 Memphis Sit-In Movement. Through this learning, we seek to honor the life and legacy of Ms. Dorothy Truitt Walk, whose family will be present. 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.
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4 pm				This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. LENA Start Program 4:00pm - 5:30pm Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Language Classes Registration Required Event Details: LENA Start Program ( Language ENvironment Analysis) Open to all Shelby County Residents 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.
5 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 2025 Richard Wright Literary Awards 5:00pm - 6:30pm Teens, Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Lobby Stage Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Events Event Details: Richard Wright Literary Awards honor local authors in various categories including fiction and nonfiction in various categories. Awards will also be given for best graphic novel, single work in an anthology, illustration and more.
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group. 2025 Richard Wright Literary Awards After Party Featuring Singer Carly Moffa 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 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: Meeting Rooms (CEN) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Music, Poetry and Writing Event Details: This post Richard Wright Literary Awards ceremony reception features a mini concert with musical guest Carly Moffa who performed on American Idol.	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. Five Fridays of Jazz 6:30pm - 8:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 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 Stage Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Music Event Details: Five Fridays of Jazz is sponsored by the Memphis Library Foundation and presented in conjunction with the Overton Park Shell and Shell on Wheels.