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

10:00am-6:00pm

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

Closed

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

Pictures with Santa

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Lobby at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Lobby

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

Program Type: Holidays

Event Details:

Join us for holiday crafts, hot chocolate, and of course, Santa.

Sensory Santa

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Children's Program Room 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 Program Room

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

Program Type: Holidays

Event Details:

Join us for a free sensory-friendly Pictures with Santa event, designed specifically for children with sensory-processing disorders.

Kenneth Jackson playing guitar for a fan.

Soulful Holiday Classics with Kenneth Jackson: A Holiday Concert at the Orange Mound Library

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A & B (OM) at Orange Mound Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)

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

Program Type: Holidays, Music, Neighborhood Events

Event Details:

Enjoy the soulful music of Kenneth Jackson as he returns to usher in the 2025 holiday season in Orange Mound. A very special holiday treat!

Holiday Wonderland at the Chocolate Factory

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room A, B, & C (ESB) at East Shelby Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: East Shelby Library

Room: Meeting Room A, B, & C (ESB)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Cultural Awareness, Games, Holidays, Movies, STEAM stem, Story Times

Event Details:

Get festive this holiday season by joining us for East Shelby Library's Holiday Wonderland at the Chocolate Factory!

Activities for all ages will be available throughout the library branch:

Come join us for some great music.

South Jingle Jam and Santa for Seniors

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Floor at South Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Library Branch: South Library

Room: Main Floor

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Holidays, Music

Event Details:

Come join us for great music with guitarist and vocalist Kenneth Jackson courtesy of Creative Aging and then enjoy a Hot Cocoa Bar as we enter part two of the program - Santa for Seniors!

Noon Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Lobby 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: Lobby

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays

Event Details:

Come join us in the main lobby for a children's New Year's Eve celebration!

We'll make a craft and dance. We'll finish with a Noon Year's countdown, complete with confetti cannons!

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MPL Repair Cafe - Spring

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

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

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.

Event Details:

Don't Throw it Out, Fix it!

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MPL Repair Cafe - Summer

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

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

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.

Event Details:

Don't Throw it Out, Fix it!

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MPL Repair Cafe - Fall

Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

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

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Neighborhood Events, Sewing, Needlework, etc.

Event Details:

Don't Throw it Out, Fix it!

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10 am				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Computer Basics 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Adults-Seniors Parkway Village 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: Parkway Village Library Room: Program Area Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology Event Details: Computer Basics is for the very beginner to introduce fundamental concepts and skills related to using computers. The class encompasses keyboarding, mouse skills, internet and email basics among other basic applications.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Computer Basics with Windows 11 10:30am–12:30pm Teens, Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 2nd Floor Reading Area Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Computer Basics with Microsoft Windows 11. This operating system for Windows offers a array of enhancements and functionality in an easy to use interface. The training teaches the most basic skills needed to operate a Libra
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Easy Step-By-Step Computer Class 11:00am–1:00pm 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: Computers and Technology Event Details: Come out and learn the basics of computer literacy, which will include one hour of a basic curriculum and one hour of answering technology related questions with your phone, tablet, or laptop.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Cancelled Code Quest: Level Up Your Future (Python Basics Tweens) 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12) Hollywood Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Cancelled Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hollywood Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem Registration Required Event Details: Unlock a World of Tech Opportunities for Tweens & Teens! Join us for an exciting 8-week program designed to equip teens with essential technology skills that inspire future career paths! 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.