What's New at your Memphis Public Libraries

Twilight Series Discussion held at the Library

New Moon, the second installment of the Twilight saga, leaps onto movie screens Friday, November 20. Teen fans are invited to gear up for the movie release on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar.

Holiday Closings

All locations of the Memphis Public Library and Information Center will be closed Veteran's Day, Wednesday November 11. The Library will also be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.

National Gaming Day @ Your Library

Find board games and fun at 10 Memphis Public Library and Information Center locations.

Friends Annual Meeting

Connect with other members and learn what's going on. Have to be a Friends of the Library Member to attend. Use online form to join before the meeting.

University of Memphis professor signs book at the Library

The golden arches can be found just about everywhere-and until recently that even included Iceland. McDonald's success is a practical example of how globalization has standardized our collective experience. However, University of Memphis sociology professor Wanda Rushing concludes in her new book, Memphis and the Paradox of Place, cities retain their uniqueness and relevance despite denationalized borders.

Highland Branch Library temporarily closed for ADA modifications

The Highland Branch Library, 460 South Highland, is closed until the week of November 3 for ADA compliance renovations. Nearby locations customers may visit during the closure include the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar, Poplar-White Station Branch, 5094 Poplar or Cherokee Branch, 3300 Sharpe.

Recycled materials turn trash to work of art at Bartlett Library

"Meg-a-mache," circulation supervisor Leann Gordy jokingly suggests a name for the technique artist Meg Zachry has invented for a commissioned art project set for installation at the Bartlett Library later this month.

ONYXX Readers Club

This unique readers club for men meets at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library and the North and Whitehaven Branches. Focusing on the issues of African American men, the club promotes fellowship and literacy. Call 415-2700 to find out more

Book Sale Schedules

General Book Sales:

June Sale
- Thurs, June 4 - 5pm-8pm Friends of the Library only
- Fri, June 5 - 10am-5pm
- Sat, June 6 - 10am-5pm
August 21 & 22

Second Editions Book Store Sales:

June 20 -27: Overstock clearance - 4 Books for $1
July 11-18: Media Sale
August 8-22: Education/Children’s sale
September 12-19: Romance Sale
Entire Month of October: Banned Books and More
October 10-24: Mystery and Sci-Fi Sale
November 14-21: Religion Sale
December 26-31: Holiday Sale

Experience Series

Adult Summer Series has a range of topics to piqu a variety of topics. Held Select Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the 4th floor Memphis Room at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library.

Swine-flu Information

The recent headlines about Swine-flu have caused concern and alarm. Get the facts.

JobLab @ the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

The Commercial Appeal recently reported that unemployment in the Memphis area hit 8.8% in March. To help jobseekers, the library is offering resume and online application assistance. The service is first-come, first-served. Unlike computers on the public floors, computers are available for the entire three-hour period.

Go Green: Recycle Your Books Today!

Donate your books to the Friends of the Library. Bring your gently used books to the nearest Memphis Public Library & Information Center location. (No outdated textbooks or manuals please.)

SECOND EDITIONS BOOK STORE

Second Editions, located off the Central Library's vestibule, is the place to find library post cards or gently used books for sale at great bargain prices.

COMPUTER CLASSES

The current Computer Classes schedule is available as an Adobe PDF file. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is available for free. More information about the classes can be found on the Computer Classes page.