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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Mon: 10:00am-8:00pm

Tue: Closed

Wed-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

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

Bartlett Library

Cherokee Library

Closed

3300 Sharpe Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: Closed

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

CLOUD901

1:00pm-5:00pm

3030 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 3:00pm-8:00pm

Tue: Closed

Wed-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

Closed

8457 Trinity Rd.
Memphis, TN 38018
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-8:00pm

Tue: Closed

Wed-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

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

Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library

Closed

531 Vance Ave.
Memphis, TN 38126
United States

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Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: Closed

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

Cossitt Library

Closed

33 South Front St.
Memphis, TN 38103
United States

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Mon: 10:00am-8:00pm

Tue: Closed

Wed-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

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

East Shelby Library

Closed

7200 East Shelby Dr.
Memphis, TN 38125
United States

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Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: Closed

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

Frayser Library

Closed

2220 James Rd.
Memphis, TN 38127
United States

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Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: Closed

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

Gaston Park Library

Closed

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

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: Closed

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

Hollywood Library

Closed

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

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Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: Closed

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

JobLINC

Closed

United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-4:30pm

Tue: Closed

Wed-Fri: 9:00am-4:30pm

Sat: Closed

Levi Library

Closed

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

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Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: Closed

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

North Library

Closed

1192 Vollintine Ave.
Memphis, TN 38107
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: Closed

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

Officer Geoffrey Redd Library

Closed

5094 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38117
United States

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Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: Closed

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

Orange Mound Library

Closed

843 Dallas St.
Memphis, TN 38114
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: Closed

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

Parkway Village Library

Closed

4655 Knight Arnold Rd.
Memphis, TN 38118
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: Closed

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

Raleigh Library

Closed

3452 Austin Peay Hwy.
Memphis, TN 38128
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-8:00pm

Tue: Closed

Wed-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

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

Randolph Library

Closed

3752 Given Ave.
Memphis, TN 38122
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: Closed

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

South Library

Closed

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

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: Closed

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

Whitehaven Library

Closed

4120 Mill Branch Rd.
Memphis, TN 38116
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-8:00pm

Tue: Closed

Wed-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Arts and Crafts

Harvest, Tea, ‘n’ Harmony – An Afternoon of Art

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room B (OM) at Orange Mound Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Full

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Meeting Room B (OM)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Fall is here and so is pumpkin spice lattes! Oh, that isn’t your flavor? Good. Then how about an assortment of warm herbal teas bought locally from “My Cup of Tea”, right in Orange Mound?

pickle

Pickle Day!!!

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room A (OM) at Orange Mound Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Room: Meeting Room A (OM)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games, Holidays

Event Details:

Happy National Pickle Day!

Celebrate with us with a special pickle themed story time, pickle arts and crafts and lots of pickle snacks!

The Gravity of Hello: When Strangers Become Stories - Guided Writing with Victoria Johnson

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Raleigh Library

Room: Meeting Room (RAL)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Poetry and Writing

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Healing Guided Writer, Victoria Johnson as she guides you through the stories that start with reaching across the divide - discovering how unexpected connections reveal buried truths, deepen our capacity for authentic relationship, and become

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!

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Time	Sun (2/08)	Mon (2/09)	Tue (2/10)	Wed (2/11)	Thu (2/12)	Fri (2/13)	Sat (2/14)
11 am					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Genealogy Assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! 11:00am–1:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Orange Mound Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Genealogy Room (OM) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Event Details: Genealogy assistance with Dr. Cynthia Sadler! Come get assistance with your genealogical research from one of our library's favorite experts. Dr.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY Meeting 11:00am–12:30pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Orange Mound Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Meeting Room B (OM) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cultural Awareness, History/Genealogy Event Details: The SANKOFA GENEALOGY & HISTORY SOCIETY organized in January 2015. It is an informal group of like-minded genealogy enthusiasts who gather to discuss, share, and learn how to preserve and document family history.
12 pm
1 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Gardening University 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Frayser Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Cooking and Food, Gardening, Health & Wellness Event Details: Get ready to grow your gardening skills at Gardening University! This free series of presentations, led by Master Gardeners, is designed to inspire and inform home gardeners of all experience levels. 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Seed Library's Seed Swap 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, Gardening Event Details: MPL's Seed Library is hosting a community seed swap! Sunday, 2:00-4:00 pm, come to the 3rd floor reading area and mingle with your fellow gardeners, trade planting ideas, and swap seeds. 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.
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Crochet Workshop: Self-Expression & Identity 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts Registration Required Event Details: Project: Personal square or crochet art piece. Crochet Skill: Color changes and pattern reading. Design personal patches or mini wall hangings that reflect identity. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group Mic Check: Teen Poetry and Writing Series 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens CLOUD901 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: CLOUD901 Room: Performance Stage Age Group: Teens Program Type: Poetry and Writing, STEAM arts Registration Required Event Details: Ready to stop writing poems that just sit in your notebook? This 8-week series, designed for all high school writers, is the ultimate crash course in taking your words from the page to the stage. 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.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm				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.