Memphis Public Libraries

The Benjamin Hooks Central Library is closing for the day, July 22. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Show the world that YOUR library love is PERMANENT! Support the Memphis Library Foundation by getting inked inside Memphis Public Libraries - Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library TODAY! Tattoos start at $100
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Children found pride in PAINTING at Memphis Public Libraries -East Shelby branch! 🎨
And the fun doesn't stop there! Check out all the activities coming up:

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Saturday SIZZLE!
Our friends at Libby App lined up some spicy books guaranteed to turn up the heat! 🫣💋💘

https://www.libbylife.com/2024-06-26-heat-index-alert-9-spicy-romance-novels-that-ll-have-you-sizzling

Today's the day! Come to the Memphis Public Libraries - Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library for free health screenings, information, resources and so much more!
The 2024 Senior Health Fair kicks off at 11 a.m.
We'll see you there! 🩺🩹❤️

A packed house for Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library's puppet show this week! The audience gave the show rave reviews!! Bravo!!
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Handle your health going into your golden years! Join us at the 2024 Senior Health Fair for education and information! 🩺🩹❤️

An open call to artists!
Submit your pride-themed works of art for a chance to be part of our Pride Fest Art display! 🎨
If selected, your art will be shown for the month of September on the walls of the Benjamin L. Hooks Library’s Goodwyn Gallery.
The deadline to submit is August 3. 🌈

https://www.memphislibrary.org/events/pride-fest-art-submissions/

Art meets music in this guided painting series with Stacey Saed. Create your own personal masterpiece to curated musical selections!

Put your electronics on their chargers now... you'll want them fully juiced up for FREE TECH SUPPORT tomorrow!
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Check your calendar! Make sure you have the 2024 Senior Health Fair scheduled for THIS FRIDAY! Vendors, information, and free health screenings... you can't miss it! 💉🩺🩹❤️‍🩹

Early voting is underway ahead of the August 1 election. Got questions about the candidates running for offices that impact YOU? !
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https://www.memphislibrary.org/informed-voter/meet-the-candidates-2024-08-01/

Meet the Candidates 2024-08-01 - Memphis Public Libraries Thursday August 1 State and Federal Primary, County General Election The objective of this Meet the Candidates page is to provide links to official campaign websites that hold details about the candidate (donation only sites not posted) and campaign pages so that voters can begin to researc...

Don't miss out!!
Registration for Diversity Camp closes TODAY!
The five day teen program is designed to explore various topics of diversity including religion, race, culture, politics, social class, gender and more. Participants will also have an opportunity to explore foods inspired by various cultures. 🌎🌍🌏

Click here to register: https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/diversity-camp-2024-7973

Need help with your gadgets? 📱💻
with FREE tech support at Memphis Public Libraries - Cordova Branch!

Get ready to explore more of Memphis... at Explore Memphest!
Next stop on this summer-long adventure: Parkway Village library branch!
Don't miss the fun! 🎒📚🩷

Do you stare at your technology and think, "HELP!!"?
Help is on the way at our Cordova Library branch! 📱💻😵‍💫

Build and create something extraordinary! Join us for LEGO Club at the Orange Mound Library to find out where your imagination can take you! 🤩

🌿🌱Bring your excess plants, cuttings, or seeds to exchange with fellow gardeners. Come cultivate your plant collection and our community! 🌱🌿

https://memphis.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-plant-swap-orange-mound-library-9005

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July 2024's biggest books, curated by our friends at Libby App! 📚



https://www.libbylife.com/2024-07-01-july-2024-s-biggest-books

Come enjoy your anime favorites! 🤩

UPDATE: The branch is now open! Thank you for your patience!



The Officer Geoffrey Redd Branch is experiencing a partial power outage. Opening will be delayed today, July 5.

The Hollywood Branch will remain closed today due to HVAC issues. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Happy Independence Day! Memphis Public Libraries will be closed today. We hope you enjoy your July 4th holiday celebration! 🇺🇸🎆