Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

10:00am-8:00pm

Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
3030 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: Closed

Tue-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-Mon: Closed

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

CLOUD901

3:00pm-8:00pm

3030 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: Closed

Tue-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-8:00pm

8457 Trinity Rd.
Memphis, TN 38018
United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed

Tue-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-Mon: Closed

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

Cossitt Library

10:00am-8:00pm

33 South Front St.
Memphis, TN 38103
United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed

Tue-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-Mon: Closed

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

Frayser Library

10:00am-6:00pm

2220 James Rd.
Memphis, TN 38127
United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed

Tue-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-Mon: Closed

Tue-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-Mon: Closed

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

JobLINC

9:00am-4:30pm

United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed

Tue-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-Mon: Closed

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

North Library

10:00am-6:00pm

1192 Vollintine Ave.
Memphis, TN 38107
United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed

Tue-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-Mon: Closed

Tue-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-Mon: Closed

Tue-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-Mon: Closed

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

Raleigh Library

10:00am-8:00pm

3452 Austin Peay Hwy.
Memphis, TN 38128
United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed

Tue-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-Mon: Closed

Tue-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-Mon: Closed

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

Whitehaven Library

10:00am-8:00pm

4120 Mill Branch Rd.
Memphis, TN 38116
United States

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Sun-Mon: Closed

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

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

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Experience History With STEM Activities

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room B (FRA) at Frayser Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room B (FRA)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM stem

Event Details:

Explore the achievements of American inventors who have shaped the world through their innovations. Our aim is for participants to learn from these innovators by indulging in STEM activities.

James Hyter - "Old Man River"

Stacks & Facts: Memphis Black History Challenge

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Memphis Room 4th Floor at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Memphis Room 4th Floor

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Black History Month, History/Genealogy

Event Details:

It’s back! Join us for the Second Annual Memphis Black History Trivia Night on February 25 at 6:00 PM.

The 1920s: From Jazz to Hughes

The 1920s: Langston Hughes' 125th Birthday Celebration

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room A & B (FRA) at Frayser Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Meeting Room A & B (FRA)

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

Program Type: Author Events, Black History Month, Cultural Awareness, Games, History/Genealogy, Literature Classes, Music, Poetry and Writing

Event Details:

Join us for a vibrant tribute to the "Poet Laureate of Harlem" as we celebrate the 125th birthday of Langston Hughes.

text reads mpl repair cafe, hands fixing a broken clothes iron

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!

Bingo Wednesday @ Levi (MLGW Edition!)

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm

Meeting Room (LEV) at Levi Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors

Library Branch: Levi Library

Room: Meeting Room (LEV)

Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

We encourage our seniors to come to the Levi Library and test their skills in our Bingo Wednesday! MLGW representative Jennifer Price will be our special Bingo caller! Come share in the fun!

Gnome Story Time

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Room: Children's Department

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times

Event Details:

Tiny hats. Big magic. 🌱📚

Spring Mixer

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Library Outdoor Grounds (RAN) at Randolph Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: Randolph Library

Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (RAN)

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Music, Neighborhood Events, Outreach Event

Event Details:

Join us for our community Spring Mixer. We will be planting herbs in our new garden beds. Leave your mark with paint pens to decorate garden beds & chalk to decorate the sidewalks.

Elizabeth King album cover for "I Got a Love"

Elizabeth King and The Jubilee Hummingbirds on the Mobile Shell!

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Library Outdoor Grounds (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: Library Outdoor Grounds (OM)

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

Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, History/Genealogy, Music, Neighborhood Events, STEAM arts

Event Details:

Memphis legends Elizabeth King and the Jubilee Hummingbirds will be at the Orange Mound Library on April 4 from 3pm-5pm on the Mobile Shell! Free MemPops will also be available to those who show up early!

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Time	Sun (3/29)	Mon (3/30)	Tue (3/31)	Wed (4/01)	Thu (4/02)	Fri (4/03)	Sat (4/04)
All Day						Closing Good Friday - All Libraries Closed All Day Some Branches Branches: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Cherokee Library, CLOUD901, Connect Crew, Cordova Library, Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library, Cossitt Library, East Shelby Library, Frayser Library, Gaston Park Library, Hollywood Library, JobLINC, Levi Library, North Library, Officer Geoffrey Redd Library, Orange Mound Library, Parkway Village Library, Raleigh Library, Randolph Library, South Library, Whitehaven Library
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group United Way: Free Tax Prep 11:00am–4:00pm 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: Tax Assistance Event Details: The United Way will be at the Frayser Branch Library to provide free, professional tax preparation assistance to help you maximize your refund. 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.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Shining Stars: Music Therapy for School Aged Children 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Frayser Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group This event is in the "Children (Age 6-8)" group Library Branch: Frayser Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8) Program Type: Music Event Details: Join us for a fun and interactive music therapy program led by a board certified music therapist from The STAR Center, Inc. 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.