There are 55 article(s) tagged Memphis Public Libraries:

• October 2019

  • The wildly unexpected reach of your local library

    Keenon McCloy, the director of Memphis Public Libraries, talks about how the library remains relevant — and then some — in the digital age 

    By Eric Barnes October 24, 2019

• September 2019

  • Crenshaw Library debuts renovations in changing Foote Park area

    The Cornelia Crenshaw library near Vance and Lauderdale has been there in one form or another for the past 80 years. Exterior and interior renovations began with a mural on an exterior wall and include landscaping as well as more programming and activities.

    By Bill Dries September 24, 2019

• July 2019

  • Library officials seek Frayser residents’ input

    The Memphis City Council last month approved $3.8 million in funding for a new Frayser library. The overall cost of the project is expected to be $10 million. 

    By Omer Yusuf July 28, 2019

• June 2019

  • Memphis Public Libraries receiving $100,000 state grant

    Secretary of State Tre Hargett will present Memphis Public Libraries a $100,000 state grant Tuesday to expand its book collection.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 17, 2019

• January 2019

  • City’s history, bicentennial review draws crowd to library

    The start of a Memphis Public Libraries lecture series on the city's bicentennial draws a standing-room-only crowd, while the Memphis Pink Palace museum prepares for a March opening of its own bicentennial exhibit.

    By Bill Dries January 27, 2019