There are 4 article(s) tagged Memphis Public Library:

• July 2026

  • Memphis Public Libraries book sales, used-book storefront closed until further notice

    Memphis Public Libraries’ failure to reach an agreement on a fundraising plan with the volunteer group Friends of the Library means some temporary changes.

    By Noah McLane July 11, 2026

• March 2026

  • Opinion: Add library workers to the civil service without unnecessary steps

    “I hope that the citizens of Memphis will vote for the referendum granting civil service protection to library workers, and that library employees be re-hired for jobs they secured through a fair and competitive process.”

    By G. Wayne Dowdy March 04, 2026

• March 2024

  • How the library foundation supports the library’s mission

    This week, Christine Weinreich, head of the Memphis Library Foundation, joined Eric Barnes on The Sidebar to talk about the foundation’s work in support of Memphis public libraries. 

    By Eric Barnes March 21, 2024

• February 2023

  • Black literature celebrated at new festival

    A new festival focused on celebrating Black authors and literature will kick off at Crosstown Concourse this weekend. 

    By Jasmine McCraven February 02, 2023