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Topic: Memphis Public Libraries
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November 2025
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October 2025
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Central Library escalates plan for new escalators
Meanwhile, librarians seeking union recognition got a promise from the Memphis City Council.
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Memphis libraries change ‘Banned Books Week’ to ‘Freedom to Read Week’
Memphis Public Libraries, in an attempt to navigate the current political waters, has scrubbed its yearslong observation of Banned Books Week.
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August 2025
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Memphis librarians want a change to city charter allowing them to seek union representation
Memphis City Council members are weighing whether there is an easy and quick way to make the change or whether the change will take a charter amendment voters would have to approve.
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July 2025
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Bailey: Book borrowing in Bartlett proves beneficial
Eighteen months after leaving the Memphis system, Bartlett’s library is continuing to make improvements as questions linger about whether the departure was the right move.
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Revamped Bartlett Public Library enjoying busy summer
Bartlett was the last of the six suburbs to leave the Memphis Public Libraries system. Eighteen months later, the building has been improved and programs upgraded.
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May 2025
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With new library, ‘Frayser’s got it going on’
The new Frayser branch library opened Thursday, May 15, to a standing-room-only crowd of more than 100 people at 2220 James Road, replacing the city’s smallest branch library farther north in Frayser.
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April 2025
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Cossitt Library marks 132 years on Memphis riverfront
Memphis Public Libraries marked the 1893 opening of the Cossitt on Saturday, April 12, with discussions of the history about public libraries in the city that touched on racial segregation and more.
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August 2024
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Groups brainstorm about how to expand Memphis Central Library
The Memphis Library Foundation wrapped up a series of brainstorming sessions Friday, Aug. 23, at the Central Library meeting rooms that are the center of the discussion about an expansion of the library.
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February 2024
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Officials hoping for smooth Bartlett Library transition
Bartlett Library users will receive new City of Bartlett Library cards beginning July 1, as the city splits from the Memphis Public Libraries system.
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January 2024
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Bartlett opts to sever ties with Memphis library system
After years of staying with the Memphis library system, Bartlett chose this week to go with a private management company.
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December 2023
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Library officially dedicated to fallen officer
“The sign we unveil today will serve as a constant reminder of Officer Redd’s sacrifice in his unwavering commitment to the safety and well being of others,” Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said.
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Bartlett library considers severing connection with Memphis system
The City of Bartlett is considering switching management of its branch library, the last of the suburbs in Shelby County still connected to the Memphis Public Libraries.
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August 2023
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Library calls it the ‘Joy Collection’ for good reason
Library of Things adds experiences, fun list of resources available with library card — starting with kits for camping, movie nights and karaoke.
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July 2023
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Back-to-school giveaways begin Saturday
As the first day of school and tax-free weekend approach, organizations, including the Memphis Police Department and Memphis Public Libraries, are helping students prepare with free school supplies.
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May 2023
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From cooking to jookin’: A look at library classes around the city
There’s a lot to take advantage of at neighborhood library branches in the next few months. Here’s a look at some classes.
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Memphis Public Libraries officials say fines not worth the time
Memphis Public Libraries did away with monetary fines in November 2019, and library leaders say that is here to stay.
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A. Schwab digital scavenger hunt brings basement archives to life
To celebrate digitizing nearly 5,000 items from its basement archives, A. Schwab created an online scavenger hunt.
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March 2023
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Poplar-White Station Library reopens
The library had been closed since Feb. 2, when Memphis Police Department officer Geoffrey Redd was shot there.
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February 2023
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Female professionals cite mentorship and core values as keys to success
During the Women and Business seminar hosted by The Daily Memphian, Thursday, Feb. 16, the three panelists agreed that good mentors are key to being successful, no matter the industry or field.
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November 2022
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Frayser library branch goes from city’s smallest to ‘a design for future libraries’
City leaders broke ground Thursday, Nov. 3, on a new 20,000-square-foot Frayser Branch Library on James Road that replaces the existing 60-year-old facility.
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October 2022
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Bookworms unite! Benjamin L. Hooks Library hosts fall book sale
Memphis Public Libraries book sales help raise funds for the library while also offering great deals on used books to eager shoppers.
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July 2022
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Memphis Libraries Health Fair brings resources, food and fun to local seniors
A variety of free services for seniors were offered, ranging from health care, mobility aid and literacy resources to mental health counseling and physical fitness classes.
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June 2022
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New Frayser library to be completed by end of 2023
Memphis Public Libraries Director Keenon McCloy did not give a figure for the price of the contract, but may cost about $12 million.
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Raleigh Library to host community pop-up shop
“I’m really excited about people being able to come here and see what Raleigh has to offer because this is such a beautiful space,” said Vendor Pop Ups owner Andrea Boykins.
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