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NOVEMBER NEWS | 2022
GIVING THANKS
Trunk-or-Treat at East Shelby Library October 8 at 2pm
As we head into November and the season of giving thanks, Memphis Public Libraries wants to thank our customers, volunteers, and donors for participating in and supporting our programs. And, of course, November would not be complete without fall activities. Enjoy Thanksgiving Fun at East Shelby where we have several Thanksgiving-themed events this month. Ever thought about making a turkey windsock? It can happen at the Bartlett Library this month. November 5: Fall Fest, Thanksgiving Fun, Turkey windsock 11/16 Let's rap about it, Thanksgiving style. 11/18 Make a centerpeice. canvas print 11/21. 11/2 Attitudes of Gratitudes, 11/17 fall crafts and snacks
FEATURED EVENTS
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Veterans Day is Friday, November 11. Let's honor our Veterans for their dedicated work and sacrifice to us and our country by writing them a heartfelt letter! We have take-home letter kits you can pick up beginning November 2 at the Barlett Library or attend our drop-in program on November 5 to write and decorate letters.
Memphis Grizzlies Mascot with blue, yellow and white books behinf him.
Want to take a trip around the world? Then don't miss our Parade of Nations celebration at the Benjamin L Hooks Central Library on November 19. This event will highlight, inform, and educate about the cultural differences within our community.
FINANCIAL LITERACY CORNER
Trunk-or-Treat at East Shelby Library October 8 at 2pm
Financial Literacy Corners
Keep an eye out this November for our new Financial Literacy Corners being installed at all Memphis Public Library branches. The Financial Literacy Corners will focus on educational books and tools to help you improve your knowledge connected to improving your financial situation. For example, do you want to understand how to improve your credit score? Do you have questions about life insurance? Our new Financial Literacy Corners will be our one-stop shop for understanding personal wealth.
FEATURED EVENTS
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Do you know a local author whose book is award-winning? Why not nominate them? Memphis Public Libraries will hold the first MPL Local Author Awards in February 2023, celebrating and awarding local authors. If you would like to submit a nomination for your or someone else's work in the various categories, please do so by November 15.
Natinal hispanic Heritage Month
Memphis Music Listening Party with Steve Cropper
Steve Cropper has written or played on so many songs. It's like a roll call of rock and roll history. So please join us as we welcome this legendary guitarist and songwriter to the Memphis Music Listening Party. Host Robert Gordon will discuss Steve's career through five songs, and it will most certainly be a tall order to narrow such a list to just five.
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Join us at the Raleigh Civic Center in front of the Raleigh Branch Library on Saturday, November 19, from 11 am-2 pm for an interactive event with the National Ornamental Metal Museum. Amazing Orbeez Casting! Fun Giveaways! Food Truck andTreats! See you there!
carnegie writers workshop
What is better than stories or music? Stories and music. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Memphis Public Libraries come together for Tunes and Tales. Librarians read classic stories while MSO members use musical animation to introduce orchestra instruments. The Memphis Library Foundation sponsors this event through a grant from International Paper.
elderly woman in a big cirlcle dancing
Rainbow Story-Time
Come to the South Library for a Rainbow Family Storytime on November 12. Celebrate your uniqueness and learn about respecting others in a fun storytime and craft program. Rainbow Family Storytime has expanded to all MPL branches. Families and all ages are welcome!
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Meet the Candidates
The November 8th Election if fast approaching. Not sure who is running or who you want to vote for in the upcoming election? We have created a Meet The Candidates page to help you be better informed when you go to the voting booth.
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Attention Teen Girls! Let’s talk about Mental and Physical Health. Afterwards there will be a 15 minute exercise. Bring your workout gear and Let’s Go!
Man writng on board: Topic - Learn Something New
Are you ready to snuggle up and read a good book? Do you want to discuss it with fellow readers? Well, why not join a book club? We have book clubs at almost every branch, even virtually.
NEW FLOOR AT BENJAMIN L. HOOKS CENTRAL LIBRARY
Trunk-or-Treat at East Shelby Library October 8 at 2pm
Come and check out our new Rainbow Lobby Floor. The new epoxy floor replicates the original carpet design but in a more durable and easier-to-maintain format. Local Artist Burton Callicot designed the original work,  Diversity, which was commissioned by the Foundation in collaboration with the Urban Arts Commission, and funded by the Friends of the Library. We replaced the floor due to the difficulties of keeping it clean. Hopefully, this new floor won't need replacing anytime soon.
NEW FRAYSER LIBRARY
Trunk-or-Treat at East Shelby Library October 8 at 2pm
New Frayser Library
Join us for our November 3rd groundbreaking of the new Frayser Library, located at 2220 James Road across from Rodney Baber Park. It will include outdoor seating, large conference rooms, individual meeting rooms, and even a space for coffee. When construction is complete, the new library will be nearly triple the size of the current Frayser branch, which is more than 50 years old. The new Frayser Library is expected to be completed in 2024. Click here for recent news coverage by the Daily Memphian regarding the library.
FEATURED EVENTS
elderly woman in a big cirlcle dancing
Are you a senior looking for a creative aging dance group? Do you want to walk with a group or attend, or are you interested in health and wellness information? (dates: 11/3 creative aging, walk fit 11/5,7,12, 19 and 11/7 health and wellness.)
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Whether you want to learn how to make a PowerPoint presentation or need basic computer help, we have a list of programs to help improve your digital skills.
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Classes are designed to give people an opportunity to grow in their professional and personal lives by offering 4 intense weeks of study in various subject areas such as culinary arts, hairstyling, languages, printing, visual arts, and more.
Do you know of a teen looking to hang out with other teens who want to learn and be creative? Then CLOUD901 is where they should be. The learning lab is where teens 13-18 can collaborate & innovate in the fields of music, art, tech, and making! Click here to see what is happening in Cloud 901 this November.
START HERE WITH US
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Free Saturday Legal Clinic 10 AM- 2 PM
flyer of a pirate ship floating in the air
Free Saturday Legal Clinic 10 AM- 2 PM
free saturday legal clinic at benjamin L. hooks central library at 10am to 2pm september 10th, november 12th, and december 10th
free saturday legal clinic at benjamin L. hooks central library at 10am to 2pm september 10th, november 12th, and december 10th
free saturday legal clinic at benjamin L. hooks central library at 10am to 2pm september 10th, november 12th, and december 10th
free saturday legal clinic at benjamin L. hooks central library at 10am to 2pm september 10th, november 12th, and december 10th
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE LIBRARY
Blues Class at the Whitehaven Library.
The Memphis Library Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was established in 1994, chartered as the Foundation for the Library. Its mission is to enhance the 18 Memphis Public Libraries by securing funding through grants and private support. Join with our libraries and make a contribution today to continue their life-changing work. Donate here today
Computer Class at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library.
Did you know the Friends of the Library supports Memphis Public Libraries by volunteering their time, raising money, advocating for the library, and sponsoring programs? We coordinate two book sales a year, operate an online Amazon bookstore, and the Second Editions used bookstore at the Central Library. For more information about joining the Friends of the Library click here.
TURN THE PAGE TO DECEMBER
Evicted
You've heard about the housing crisis. Maybe you have even experienced it yourself. In early December, EVICTED opens to the public at the Benjamin L Hooks Central Library. The traveling museum exhibit from the National Building Museum is an immersive experience bringing visitors into the world of low-income renter evictions, and the impact eviction has on families and the community. The exhibit is inspired by Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, a 2016 book by Matthew Desmond. In addition to looking at the nationwide eviction problem, there will be a deep dive into the housing crisis in Memphis, which includes local programming and resources for those in need of assistance. The Evicted exhibit will open in early December and remain up through most of January
From Holiday Movie Days at area branches where we will play classics like "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" to  a Mingle and Jingle Paint Party or DIY ornaments.  Keep an eye on upcoming  December events for lots of holiday fun!

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