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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CLOUD901

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3030 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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Wed-Fri: Closed

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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
United States

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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

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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Getting Started with Microsoft Word 10:30am–12:30pm Teens, Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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: This class is designed to introduce the basic functions of Microsoft Word for Office 365 in order to create professional documents, resumes, and any other text documents. The following skills will be covered:	This event is in the "Adults" group Designing with Canva.com 10:30am–12:30pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 2nd Floor Reading Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Registration Required Event Details: Canva.com, a free, easy to use online graphic design program, is an excellent tool for creating professional, vibrant digital content, including résumés. It features hundreds of templates for all kinds of job seekers.	This event is in the "Adults" group Second Saturday Legal Advice Clinic 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Legal Assistance Event Details: 10 AM to 11 AM is the Clinic Intake Time
11 am							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 Family Tunes and Tales with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra 11:00am–12:00pm Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 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 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: Music, Story Times Event Details: Come join us for a special musical storytime featuring the percussion section of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Learn all about the different percussion instruments and the sounds they make.
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Notary Services 12:00pm–2:00pm 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: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Legal Assistance Event Details: Memphis Public Libraries provides free notary services to the public during drop-in hours: WEDNESDAYS from Noon – 2 PM at the Central Library in the Business & Sciences Department on the 3rd floor. Special Notes Memphis Library Foundation This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.
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5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Take Back Your Life: Credit & Money Management Workshop 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Upcoming Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Meeting Rooms (CEN) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Personal Finance Registration Required Event Details: Are you interested in budgeting, paying off debt, starting a savings plan, establishing or rebuilding your credit, but don't know where to start? This is the workshop for you. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Seed Library Garden Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Open Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: 3rd Floor Reading Area - Walnut Grove Side Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Gardening Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the Seed Library Garden Club, a welcoming space for gardening lovers of all levels! 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.