There are 13 article(s) tagged Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library:

• August 2023

  • The To-Do List: Beyonce, zines and many ways to celebrate 901 Day

    This week, WLOK’s Stone Soul Picnic moves indoors, the Central Library hosts an LGBTQ 1980s dance party and former members of R.E.M. sing songs about baseball.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Chris Herrington, Kelsey Bowen, Holly Whitfield August 31, 2023

• May 2023

  • 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.

    By Alicia Davidson May 07, 2023

• April 2023

  • The To-Do List: Bouncy houses, books, ballet and Ms. Jackson (if you’re nasty)

    This week, the Tennessee Triennial highlights Memphis artists, jookers battle in the Ravine and MEMFix returns with a festival in Alcy-Ball.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry, Kelsey Bowen April 27, 2023

• December 2022

  • ‘Evicted’ exhibit displays harsh realities some Memphians face

    A multi-media art exhibit cataloging the American eviction crisis comes to Memphis, the “eviction capital.” 

    By Alicia Davidson December 02, 2022

  • The To-Do List: Raised By Sound, Emily Dickinson on stage and stumbling Santas

    This week, Crosstown Concourse and Overton Square light up the night, a photo exhibit offers a glimpse into evictions and a folk music concert raises funds for the aquifer.

    By Bianca Phillips, Chris Herrington, Elle Perry December 02, 2022

• October 2022

  • 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. 

    By Alicia Davidson October 28, 2022

  • The To-Do List: ‘Stranger Things’ with lasers and the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul

    This week, festivals offer gourmet food and hundreds of wines and beers, Geoff Calkins moderates a sports talk and PRIZM Ensemble plays the works of Amanzi Arnett.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Judaea Driscoll October 13, 2022

• August 2022

  • Second Editions Book Store aims to be more than words

    Despite its smaller size and location — tucked away just inside the front doors of the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library — the bookstore strives to be “a community resource.”

    By Alicia Davidson August 15, 2022

• July 2022

  • Benjamin L. Hooks Library hosts first naturalization ceremony since 2020

    Seventy-nine people from more than 30 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library Friday morning, July 15, in the first naturalization ceremony held there since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. 

    By Alicia Davidson July 15, 2022

• March 2022

  • Career fair seeks to help veterans find ‘better days’

    “We chose to come today because veterans need jobs just like any other normal person is looking for a job at any age,” said one human resources administrator.

    By Alicia Davidson March 25, 2022

• February 2022

  • Black History Month events roll in for February

    Stax, National Civil Rights Museum and gear up to celebrate Black History Month.

    By Jasmine McCraven February 02, 2022

• November 2019

  • Mexican Consulate donating books for young students

    The Mexican Consulate is giving away educational books Thursday, Nov. 21, for Memphis students in grades 1-6 at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 21, 2019

• May 2019

  • Century-old homicide reports reflect timeless nature of crimes

    Old homicide records stored at the Main Library offer a glimpse into century-old crimes and the reasons behind them.

    By Yolanda Jones May 13, 2019