MPL in the News
“Dinner at Eight: Dos Hermanos”
Memphis Magazine, February 6, 2024 – “Chosen by our staff as one of the eight most exciting new restaurants in Memphis. – What’s for dinner? Here at Memphis Magazine, that’s a question we find ourselves asking quite frequently, with thoughts turning to food as the workday ebbs away. Lucky for us, Memphis chefs and entrepreneurs continue to embrace new ideas and adventures, blessing the city with an abundance of new restaurants and tasty dishes to satisfy our growing appetites. For the last couple of years, our dining contributors have used the annual February food issue to take a deeper dive into Memphis’ culinary world. We’ve explored it through traditional means (a top restaurants list), through a selection of our favorite dishes over the course of a year, or even 2021’s “Memphis Eats A-Z” feature.
Memphis Is My Boyfriend: Family Fun? Check!
Memphis Flyer, January 3, 2024 “The Memphis Public Library is one of the most underused resources in Memphis for tweens/teens (in my opinion). Did you know that most library branches have drones, 3D printers, sewing machines, crafts, gaming systems, and so much more available for our kids? Well, they have all of those things. They also have writing clubs, exercise groups, knitting clubs, robotics teams, movie days, D&D, trivia, gardening, chess club, cooking classes, and more. And the best thing is, everything is free. I’ll say it louder for the people in the back, everything is free! I mean, if you can name it, the Memphis Public Library probably has it.”
“Offering art, theater to seniors”
Commercial Appeal, November 28, 2023
“Creative Aging Plans to Grow in Memphis – The room at the Frayser Library bustled with activity. Seniors looked
through stacks of cookie cutters and photos of windchimes for inspiration, then started to flatten clay and cut out shapes…”
“Parade of Nations International Fest set for November 17”
Action News 5 – November 16, 2023
“The Parade of Nations International Fest is happening November 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library.
Whitney Dunning with the Memphis Public Libraries joined Action News 5′s Andrew Douglas at the digital desk to talk about what they have planned.”
Eat This Book Festival to Celebrate Memphis Food Culture
Action News 5, November 15, 2023
“The Eat This Book Festival is happening November 18 at the Cossitt Branch Library.
Blake McVey with Memphis Public Library joined Action News 5′s Andrew Douglas at the digital desk to talk about what they have planned.
This year’s festival will celebrate Memphis food culture with vendors, food trucks, free samples, crafts, and more.”
Benjamin Hooks Central Library partners with ABC24 for ‘Reading Wizard’ Event
ABC 24 MEMPHIS – June 10, 2023
Making sure kids are reading this summer is the focus of a partnership between Memphis Public Libraries and ABC24.
‘Fresh out of your own garden’ | Free seeds and gardening program offered at Benjamin Hooks Central Library
ABC 24 MEMPHIS – March 5, 2023
Did you know the Memphis Public Library has a seed library at Central Library on the third floor? ABC24 Visual Storyteller Shiela Whaley took a look.
How a Mid-South technician is helping young & old learn the basic of electronics
ABC 24 MEMPHIS – March 5, 2023
Learning how things work can save people money or even highlight a new career path. Now one class is helping Mid-Southerner get back to basics when it comes to electronics.
“A look at the innovation behind Memphis Public Libraries”
ABC 24 MEMPHIS – November 30, 2022
Did you know the Memphis Public Library is one of the most innovative in the country? ABC24 Visual Storyteller Patrick Niedzwiedz took a look.