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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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
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Raleigh Library

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3452 Austin Peay Hwy.
Memphis, TN 38128
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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
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Week Calendar

Featured Events

Sounds from the Stacks: Harper & Harrison

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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 at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library for the music of Harper & Harrison! As part of our concert series, Sounds from the Stacks, we are inviting the public to enjoy the vocal stylings from Memphis' own Yolanda Harper.

Creative Customs: Pinch Pot Pottery

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

Orange Mound Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors

Full

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.

Library and Lattes

Library and Lattes (Hot Cocoa Edition)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 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

The Mountaintop Collection Exhibit

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room (NOR) at North Library

Age Group:

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

Library Branch: North Library

Room: Meeting Room (NOR)

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

Program Type: Exhibits, History/Genealogy

Event Details:

Take a tour of The Mountaintop Collection Exhibit at the North Branch Public Library February 2 through February 5,2026.

Learning Symptoms and Risks of Heart Disease

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

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:

Presented by Methodist North Hospital Certified Professional, this class is a discussion about heart disease symptoms which include chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue and dizziness.

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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 (1/18)	Mon (1/19)	Tue (1/20)	Wed (1/21)	Thu (1/22)	Fri (1/23)	Sat (1/24)
10 am						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Computer Literacy 10:30am–12:00pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Orange Mound Library This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Library Branch: Orange Mound Library Room: Teen Area (OM) Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology, STEAM stem Event Details: Learning how to use a computer can seem overwhelming at first, but it doesn’t have to be. This class focuses on practical, hands-on instruction designed to help participants feel more comfortable with technology. Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Getting Started with Microsoft Excel 10:30am–12:30pm Teens, Adults Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Full 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: Participants will learn the basic functions available in Microsoft Excel, including:	This event is in the "Adults" group AI for Beginners: the Very Basics 10:30am–12:00pm Adults Cordova Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Cordova Library Room: Meeting Room (COR) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers and Technology Event Details: Learn about AI for free and participate in live demos of ChatGPT and Google Gemini. No tech skills or registration needed. Just bring your curiosity! Special Notes Friends of the Library This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.
11 am
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 AI for Fresh Eyes 1:30pm–2:30pm Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors North 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: North Library Room: Meeting Room (NOR) Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology, Job and Career Event Details: Do you have any burning AI questions, but not quite sure where to start? Come to the North Branch Library, and we'll help you get started in your AI journey.
2 pm					This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Drop the Beat Bingo for Tweens 2:30pm–3:30pm Tweens (Age 8-12) Whitehaven Library This event is in the "Tweens (Age 8-12)" group Library Branch: Whitehaven Library Age Group: Tweens (Age 8-12) Program Type: Computers and Technology, Cultural Awareness, Games, Music, STEAM stem Event Details: Music Bingo is an engaging group activity that gets tweens listening closely, thinking quickly, and having fun together. It’s easy to learn and inclusive for all skill levels. 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.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Podcast Bootcamp for Beginners 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Adults-Seniors Cossitt Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Adults-Seniors" group Open Library Branch: Cossitt Library Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors Program Type: Community Information, Computers and Technology, Cultural Awareness Registration Required Event Details: Have a podcast idea but don’t know where to start? The Podcast Bootcamp for Beginners at Cossitt Library is designed especially for novices who are ready to turn their ideas into a real show.