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

"Happy halloween" written in yellow and orange with a pumpkin and bats above and a spider web below. All on a purple background

Nightmare on 3rd Street Halloween Bash

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Floor at South Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: South Library

Room: Main Floor

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holidays

Event Details:

Join the South Branch for our annual Halloween celebration! There will be candy, games, candy, crafts, candy, Spooky Storytime and did we mention candy?!

Boooooks with Friends

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Children's Department 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 Department

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

Program Type: Holidays, Library Support

Event Details:

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays! Please join us for Boooooks with Friends to celebrate. Stop by the library for tricks or treats, book giveaways, take-home activities, and a spine-tingling storytime.

Night of the Hunter book cover and movie poster

I Read That Movie @ the Library: THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

L-56 Training Room at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: L-56 Training Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies

Event Details:

For October, our "page-to-screen" book club, I Read That Movie @ the Library, continues its Halloween tradition of seasonably appropriate selections for the holiday!

Levi's 6th Annual Spooky Fest

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Levi Library

Room: Meeting Room (LEV)

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

Program Type: Holidays

Event Details:

Come join us at the Levi Library for our 6th Annual Spooky Fest on October 31, from 3:30-5:30 p.m.!

After School Club: Halloween Party!

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room (OGR) at Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)

Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Room: Meeting Room (OGR)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Music, STEAM arts

Event Details:

Happy Halloween! Put on your costume and join us for an hour of crafts, candy, and Halloween fun!

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAL)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance

Registration Required

Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy.

Destination Diabetes Control

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Kitchen at Raleigh Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Kitchen

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hosted by Methodist North Hospital, we are inviting you to join us for a fun and interactive journey toward controlling your diabetes. It will feature nutritional education to help you make a better and healthier food choices.

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Time	Sun (1/11)	Mon (1/12)	Tue (1/13)	Wed (1/14)	Thu (1/15)	Fri (1/16)	Sat (1/17)
10 am							Family Research Assistance with Ms. Catherine Wilson 10:00am–4:00pm Orange Mound Library Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Genealogy Room (OM) Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Event Details: Ms. Catherine Wilson is one of our Family History volunteer experts at the Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center. If you need assistance looking for ancestors, come and see Ms.
11 am		This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Family Storytime 11:00am–11:45am Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) East Shelby Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Tween Scene & Children's Room (ESB) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. 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 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 Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Free Computer Classes at the Cordova Library 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Teen Innovation Center Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology Event Details: Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome. 2026 Class Schedule: Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
3 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group East Shelby Library: Computer Classes 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors East Shelby Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: East Shelby Library Room: Meeting Room A (ESB) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology		This event is in the "Teens" group Crochet Workshop: Perseverance & Problem Solving 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens CLOUD901 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: CLOUD901 Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens Registration Required Event Details: Project: Crochet beanie or shaped piece. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
4 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Cordova Writing Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Meeting Room (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The only objective is to put words on paper! Think of this as a NaNoWriMo "write-in," but for those of us who need longer than a year to write a book! Bring a writing project to work on, or start something new. All skill levels welcome. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Musical Bingo at Frayser Library 4:00pm–5:30pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Frayser Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Meeting Room A (FRA) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Games, History/Genealogy, Music Event Details: Love music? Love bingo? Then you won't want to miss our Musical Bingo event! We'll be playing snippets of your favorite hits from across the decades. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. 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 Central Readers Club 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 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group The Writer's Block 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Connect Crew Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Connect Crew Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event, Poetry and Writing Event Details: Ever find yourself stuck when you're trying to write? Or, maybe, you don't even know how to start? Then please join us for 'The Writer's Block,' a writing club geared towards gathering writers together and getting words down on the page.