Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

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

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Bartlett Library

Cherokee Library

Closed

3300 Sharpe Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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CLOUD901

1:00pm-5:00pm

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

Closed

8457 Trinity Rd.
Memphis, TN 38018
United States

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Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library

Closed

531 Vance Ave.
Memphis, TN 38126
United States

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

Cossitt Library

Closed

33 South Front St.
Memphis, TN 38103
United States

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East Shelby Library

Closed

7200 East Shelby Dr.
Memphis, TN 38125
United States

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Frayser Library

Closed

2220 James Rd.
Memphis, TN 38127
United States

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Gaston Park Library

Closed

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

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Hollywood Library

Closed

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

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JobLINC

Closed

United States

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Levi Library

Closed

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

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North Library

Closed

1192 Vollintine Ave.
Memphis, TN 38107
United States

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Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Closed

5094 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38117
United States

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Orange Mound Library

Closed

843 Dallas St.
Memphis, TN 38114
United States

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Parkway Village Library

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4655 Knight Arnold Rd.
Memphis, TN 38118
United States

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Raleigh Library

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3452 Austin Peay Hwy.
Memphis, TN 38128
United States

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Randolph Library

Closed

3752 Given Ave.
Memphis, TN 38122
United States

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South Library

Closed

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

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Whitehaven Library

Closed

4120 Mill Branch Rd.
Memphis, TN 38116
United States

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Week Calendar

Featured Events

lawnmower

LAWNMOWER MAINTENANCE &REPAIR WORKSHOP

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library

Program Type:

Literacy Instruction

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: North Library

Room: Meeting Room (NOR)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Literacy Instruction

Registration Required

Event Details:

Teens and adults are invited to a Lawnmower Maintenance and Repair Workshop .

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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Time	Sun (3/23)	Mon (3/24)	Tue (3/25)	Wed (3/26)	Thu (3/27)	Fri (3/28)	Sat (3/29)
12 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Whitehaven Library's Women of Achievement Ceremony! 12:00pm–1:30pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Whitehaven 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: Whitehaven Library Room: Meeting Room (WHI) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, Library Support, Music, Outreach Event Event Details: Join us at the Whitehaven Branch Library as we celebrate remarkable women of the community and the contributions they've made to make the community a better place for all! 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.
1 pm
2 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Vocal Workshop with Miz Stefani and Valetta Brinson 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Cossitt 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: Cossitt Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Music, Theater Registration Required Event Details: Vocal workshop aimed at individuals over the age of 18. This workshop will be designed to help participants learn essential vocal techniques and tips for maintaining vocal health. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Drumming 101 🥁 3:45pm–4:45pm Teens CLOUD901 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: CLOUD901 Room: Performance Stage Age Group: Teens Program Type: Music, STEAM arts Registration Required Event Details: Unleash your rhythm in this dynamic, hands-on drumming workshop designed for teens! This introductory session explores the fundamentals of drumming, including basic techniques, rhythm patterns, and collaborative percussion exercises. 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 "Teens" group Music Lab: Intro to Protools 4:45pm–5:45pm Teens CLOUD901 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: CLOUD901 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Music, STEAM arts Registration Required Event Details: This is a hands-on workshop designed for teens eager to learn the industry-standard recording software. Teens will explore essential tools, shortcuts, and techniques to bring your professionally mix recordings. 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 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Day of Play 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Hollywood 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: Hollywood Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Movies, Music Event Details: 🎉 Join us at Hollywood for Day of Play! Every Wednesday, we'll pick an activity full of fun, creativity, and adventure!		This event is in the "Teens" group Guitar Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens South Library 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: Teens Program Type: Music Event Details: Learn the basics or just jam out. South Branch Library has guitars ready to strum and a guitarist ready to teach. All you need is the will to learn. 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
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.