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

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3300 Sharpe Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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1:00pm-5:00pm

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
United States

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East Shelby Library

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7200 East Shelby Dr.
Memphis, TN 38125
United States

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Frayser Library

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2220 James Rd.
Memphis, TN 38127
United States

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Gaston Park Library

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

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Hollywood Library

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

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JobLINC

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United States

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Levi Library

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

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North Library

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1192 Vollintine Ave.
Memphis, TN 38107
United States

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Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

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5094 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38117
United States

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Orange Mound Library

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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
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Randolph Library

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3752 Given Ave.
Memphis, TN 38122
United States

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South Library

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

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Whitehaven Library

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4120 Mill Branch Rd.
Memphis, TN 38116
United States

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Week Calendar

Featured Events

Sounds from the Stacks: Renée and Aaron Brame

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lobby Stage at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Lobby Stage

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

Program Type: Music

Event Details:

Join us for our Sounds from the Stacks concert series, this month featuring a smooth, lounge-inspired performance by local duo Renée and Aaron Brame.

My Story's Song

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

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: Cultural Awareness, Music, Story Times

Event Details:

Come to this special story time with a musical heart!

Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Zip Code Zine Mixer

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Meeting Room A & B (OM)

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Information, Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts

Event Details:

Meet with and make with your neighbors at the Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Zip Code Zine Mixer.

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Time	Sun (8/10)	Mon (8/11)	Tue (8/12)	Wed (8/13)	Thu (8/14)	Fri (8/15)	Sat (8/16)
9 am				This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Crenshaw Story Time Outreach 9:00am–9:30am Children (Age 0-5) Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial 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: Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Story Time Outreach goes to various daycare centers in the community with stories, songs and movement to help and encourage pre-reading skills, social skills and most of all a love for reading.
10 am			This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Toddler Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Gaston Park 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: Gaston Park Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Read "Bikini Bottom Buddies", to the children. We talked about SpongeBob, colors and friends. Fun time story right before lunch.1				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group 3D Printing Has Layers: Basics 10:00am–11:30am Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Raleigh Library Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM arts, STEAM stem Registration Required Event Details: Interested in learning about 3D printing? This class will go over the basics of how 3D printers work, where to find files, and how to "slice" files so the printer can read them. 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Pre-School Story Time 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5) Frayser 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: Frayser Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: At Frayser, a pre-school story time is a great way to encourage a love of reading in children. We share books, songs and a related art activity. Parents, please mark this program on your calendar! 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 This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Read with a Pup! (Children's reading therapy program) 11:00am–1:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Registration Closed Registration Required 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 Registration 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), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Literacy Instruction Registration Required Event Details: Do you love reading AND doggies?! Come and read to a sweet, friendly pup and practice your reading skills! Every third Saturday at the Central Library in the Children's story time room from 11 - 1pm.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Creative Aging Studio Course: Intro to Sewing (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) 1:00pm–3:00pm 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, Sewing, Needlework, etc. Event Details: Learners 65+ register here to join teaching artist Samilia Pelshak for this five-week course exploring 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.
2 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Advanced ESL Reading and Discussion Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Citizenship/ESL Event Details: Build English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment, meet other English learners, and practice speaking and listening skills in small groups. 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.
3 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Heart and Soul Book Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Raleigh 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: Raleigh Library Room: Kitchen Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us every 3rd Saturday of the month for a lively book discussion for adults. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Music Therapy! w/ The STAR Center 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: Meeting Room (HOL) Age Group: Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Music Event Details: Enjoy a fun and interactive session where we express ourselves through music! 🎶✨ Each session combines singing, movement, and storytelling to engage young children in a joyful, musical experience. Come sing, read, and play along! Special Notes 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group 📚 Lit Lounge: Tween Book Chat 5:00pm–6:00pm Tweens (Age 8-12) Raleigh Library This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Children's Area (RAL) Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Mondays \| 5:00–6:00 PM \| Tween Zone
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Central Readers Club - NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE US 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: L-56 Training Room Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: One of the longest running book clubs in the MPL system, the Central Readers Club meets regularly on the 2nd Monday evening of each month.	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Social Hour - Book Swap Event 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Raleigh Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Meeting Room (RAL) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Information, Games, Library Support, Neighborhood Events Event Details: Calling young adults! Join us for a social hour at the library! In this session, we will bring some books that we no longer want to swap with fellow readers! The goal is to leave with as many books as you bring. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group A Wider Angle Film Series: CADEJO BLANCO 6:00pm–8:00pm 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: Meeting Rooms (CEN) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Movies Event Details: For August, A Wider Angle, our monthly film series highlighting independent global cinema, will screen the 2021 Guatemalan crime thriller Cadejo Blanco, written and directed by American filmmaker Justin Lerner. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.