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

Wed-Thu: Closed

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

Bartlett Library

Cherokee Library

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3300 Sharpe Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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

Wed-Thu: Closed

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

CLOUD901

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3030 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
United States

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Mon-Tue: 3:00pm-8:00pm

Wed-Fri: Closed

Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm

Connect Crew

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United States

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Sun-Sat: Closed

Cordova Library

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8457 Trinity Rd.
Memphis, TN 38018
United States

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Sun: Closed

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

Wed-Thu: Closed

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

Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library

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531 Vance Ave.
Memphis, TN 38126
United States

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

Wed-Thu: Closed

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

Cossitt Library

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33 South Front St.
Memphis, TN 38103
United States

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

Wed-Thu: Closed

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

East Shelby Library

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7200 East Shelby Dr.
Memphis, TN 38125
United States

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Wed-Thu: Closed

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

Frayser Library

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2220 James Rd.
Memphis, TN 38127
United States

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Wed-Thu: Closed

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

Gaston Park Library

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

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Wed-Thu: Closed

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

Hollywood Library

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

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

JobLINC

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United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Tue: 9:00am-4:30pm

Wed-Thu: Closed

Fri: 9:00am-4:30pm

Sat: Closed

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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Wed-Thu: Closed

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

Parkway Village Library

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4655 Knight Arnold Rd.
Memphis, TN 38118
United States

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Wed-Thu: Closed

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

Raleigh Library

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3452 Austin Peay Hwy.
Memphis, TN 38128
United States

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Wed-Thu: Closed

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

Randolph Library

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3752 Given Ave.
Memphis, TN 38122
United States

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

Wed-Thu: Closed

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

South Library

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

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Wed-Thu: Closed

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

Whitehaven Library

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4120 Mill Branch Rd.
Memphis, TN 38116
United States

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Wed-Thu: Closed

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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!

Comic Book Club Flyer. Teen drawing her own comic.

Comic Book Creators Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Art Studio at CLOUD901

Age Group:

Teens

Library Branch: CLOUD901

Room: Art Studio

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: STEAM arts

Event Details:

Creative Customs: Pinch Pot Pottery

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Orange Mound Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Open

Library Branch: Orange Mound Library

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Looking for fun activity to do before Valentines’ Day? Or perhaps you are looking to start a new hobby.

young girl with a cup of cocoa

Library and Lattes (Hot Cocoa Edition)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm

Teen Area at Frayser Library

Age Group:

Teens

Library Branch: Frayser Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cooking and Food, Holidays, Library Support

Event Details:

Cocoa, Conversation, and Chapters

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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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Time	Sun (12/20)	Mon (12/21)	Tue (12/22)	Wed (12/23)	Thu (12/24)	Fri (12/25)	Sat (12/26)
All Day		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 Take-and-Make Craft All Day Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Officer Geoffrey Redd 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: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem Event Details: See what you can create with our weekly take-home kits. Available in the children's section while supplies last.			Closing Christmas Eve - 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	Closing Christmas Day - 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
10 am		This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Preschool Storytime 10:15am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times Event Details: Preschoolers will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! Each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and more! 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 Baby Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Children (Age 0-5) Raleigh Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Library Branch: Raleigh Library Room: Children's Area (RAL) Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.	This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Babies and Books 10:15am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Come join us for storytime for caregivers and babies up to 18 months old. We will read stories, sing songs, and give the caregivers the opportunity to connect with each other. No groups please. 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 Toddler Storytime 10:15am–11:00am Children (Age 0-5) Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library This event is in the "Children (Age 0-5)" group Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children (Age 0-5) Program Type: Story Times Event Details: Toddlers will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more! With a focus on early literacy skills, each storytime will include a read-aloud of 2-3 books, movement activities, and more. 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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12 pm
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3 pm
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.
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.