This event is in the "Adults" group. Cossitt's 132 Year Anniversary 11:00am - 3:00pm Adults Cossitt Library This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat Cossitt's 132 Year Anniversary 11:00am - 3:00pm Cossitt Library Library Branch: Cossitt Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Exhibits, Neighborhood Events Event Details: 132 years ago, the Cossitt library opened as the first public library in the city of Memphis thanks to Frederick Cossitt. More than a century and a quarter later, it grew into Memphis Public Libraries with 18 open branches and counting. 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.