Library Closing
All Memphis Public Libraries will be closed Tuesday December 24th and Wednesday the 25th for Christmas, and Wednesday January 1 for New Year’s Day.
Common Tasks
Support the Library
Holiday Fun at the Library
Celebrate the Holidays with MPL! All of our branches have many activities and books for you to enjoy and learn more about the reason for the season!
MPL Unbound
A Publication of the Memphis Library Foundation
Welcome to the first issue of MPL UNBOUND, the quarterly magazine for Memphis Public Libraries. This magazine expands on the library’s mission to meet the public where they are and put the library in their hands. We believe this is one of a kind for any U.S. public library system. Pick up a print copy at any branch or read the digital version online!
Activate Your City Pass as a Library Card
Do you have a City Pass card and would like to use it to access the Memphis Public Libraries? Check here on how we can activate that for you!
W.H.A.M (Whitehaven Anime and Manga)
Whitehaven Library
Dec. 18 – 3:30 PM
Join us at the Whitehaven Library for a fun exploration of Japanese anime and comics. We’ll dive into monthly screenings of popular anime and engage in discussions and activities on manga trends and Japanese culture.
Youth Action Council
Multiple Locations
Application Deadline Dec 28th!
Join the Youth Action Councils, a group of leaders creating spaces in neighborhood libraries for youth that are fun and welcoming. Impact your community differently by building creative activities and resources that help youth find and express their passions.
Embracing Autism
Raleigh Library
Dec. 28 – 10:00 AM
Join us as we share information and resources about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Helping those with autism make friends and develop their social skills in a safe and fun environment.
Noon Years Eve
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Dec. 31 – 11:30 AM
Come join us in the main lobby for a children’s New Year’s Eve celebration! We’ll have a craft, music and dance, and we’ll finish with a countdown, complete with confetti cannons!
Money Management for Teens and Tweens
Hollywood Library
8 and 10 week courses
The Hollywood Library along with Junior Achievement are offering money management classes for Teens and Tweens starting the first week in January. Stacking Paper: Finance 101 for Teens and We Ready: Career & Cash Confidence for Tweens. Multiple times. Register Today!
Creative Aging Programs
Talented professional artists and musicians play, perform and teach at locations where seniors live and gather. Musical performances and hands-on arts workshops reach diverse audiences, improving participants’ cognitive vitality and emotional well-being, and making arts access a reality.
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Library Videos & Posts
Learning does not have to be dull! At Memphis Public Libraries, Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning classes range from sign language to calligraphy to public speaking! Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect in a CELL class! 👩🎓🧑🎓 #CELL #Memphis #MemphisPublicLibraries #StartHere
Posted by Memphis Public Libraries on Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Why I Love the LibraryA whole world is right at your fingertips at your local library branch! Come see us today and get your library card! 📚❤ Sign Up: https://www.memphislibrary.org/start-here/ #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #MemphisPublicLibraries #StartHere
Posted by Memphis Public Libraries on Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Overdue book? Don't worry! Just return it.Did you forget to return your library book? It can happen. Our Urban Fellow Abby Utley made this short film for entertaining and explaining that MPL no longer charges fines for overdue books. Check it out!
Posted by Memphis Public Libraries on Thursday, August 24, 2023
“5 Fridays of Jazz and Crosstown Arts Jazz Month return to Memphis”
Daily Memphian, February 29, 2024 – “Jazz concert series are returning in March to two Memphis institutions. Crosstown Arts will present…
Sankofa African Diaspora Festival
On Saturday February 24th at the Cossitt branch, we hosted the first Sankofa African Diaspora Festival. We partnered with the…
“Dinner at Eight: Dos Hermanos”
Memphis Magazine, February 6, 2024 – “Chosen by our staff as one of the eight most exciting new restaurants in…
Book Talk – Avery Cunningham – The Mayor of Maxwell Street
Avery Cunningham joins me to discuss her debut novel, The Mayor of Maxwell Street which is published by Hyperion. A native of Jackson, TN and…
Popular Resources
Start your genealogical journey today!
Have a question you need answered? Or a suggestion for the collection? Start Here!
Are you missing the ability to browse our shelves for books for your children? Use Book Bundles and we’ll pick out a bundle of books for your child!
Bookstock 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 11am – 3pm at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Authors are invited to apply now!
Search the local newspaper all the way back to 1847.
Check out our online Digital Archives and explore Memphis history through photos and more!
Check out E-books and E-AudioBooks through Libby by OverDrive! You can visit the new Libby site or visit the original OverDrive site.
Memphis Public Libraries lends non-traditional items, too! You can try before you buy, discover a new hobby, or borrow a device you’ll only need to use once. Kits include Camping, Karaoke, Yard Games, Outdoor Movies, and Nature Exploration.
If you are looking for help, or want to provide someone with help, just dial 2-1-1 to reach the community information and referral resources of LINC, the Library Information Center at the Memphis Public Library.
Our magazine collection has moved to Libby! Check out our collection of current and popular magazines.
We’re excited to invite artists, collectible sellers, and craft artisans to share their work at Comic Con on May 31, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This is a great chance to connect with fans, promote your work, and be part of the community.
Streaming current local music for free. Local musicians: Submit a sample for inclusion.
The New York Times digital subscription is available at home!
Gale Presents: Udemy is an online learning platform for adults who want to improve work-related skills or further develop a personal interest.
We now offer access to Value Line, a single, cost-effective research package covering multiple asset classes that can transform an average investor into an extremely profitable one.
