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DECEMBER NEWS | 2022
EVICTED
EVICTED opens to the public at the Benjamin L Hooks Central Library on December 3. The free 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 the nationwide eviction problem, it will look into the housing crisis in Memphis, which includes local programming and resources for those in need of assistance. The Evicted exhibit runs during regular library hours until January 21, 2023. For more information about additional events, programs, and panels that will accompany the exhibition, click here
FEATURED EVENTS
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As you wrap up 2022, do you need free legal help? Are you looking for assistance with housing, paying your utility bills, rent/mortgage, or prescriptions? This December, there are several opportunities for you to get the help you need at legal clinics and programs to help connect you to the services you need.
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Whether it is a walking group, aerobics, yoga, or health and wellness class, Memphis Public Libraries has several opportunities in December to get your body moving or help you improve your health as you head into the New Year.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Get in the holiday spirit at Memphis Public Libraries. This year we have more than a dozen holiday-related events in December. Santa and his elves are making a couple of stops this year at local branches. From Brunch with Santa at the East Shelby Library on December 3 to Pictures with Santa on December 16 at Central Library. There is the Mingle/Jingle Paint Party, Holiday Ornament Decorating, No Cooking Holiday Treats, Let It Snow Storytime,  DIY Decorations, holiday movie-watching event, choir concert, and Holiday Bingo. Come to the Memphis Libraries this December and celebrate the season with your local librarians.
FEATURED EVENTS
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Are you looking to learn how to crochet, knit, or sew? Ever thought about painting or sculpting? You can get crafty at Memphis Public Libraries. Every month we offer free programming to help you find the inner crafter in you.
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Did you know we offer free electronics classes? Free Computer classes? Do you want to learn how to create using CANVA or sharpen your Excel Spread Sheet skills? Every month we offer a long list of programs to help you learn something new.
WINTER READING CHALLENGE
Are you looking to keep your children engaged while they are off for the holiday break? Do you want to increase the amount you read this winter? Why not take our Winter Reading Challenge? The Winter Reading Challenge runs from December 16, 2022 to January 6, 2023. The challenge is read 20 minutes a day for a total of 200 minutes. Pick up the prize or prize pack at your library branch once completed. Customers can register and track their reading online with the Beanstack App.
MORE TO EXPLORE
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Are you paying for an online book subscription? Did you know you can save money by signing up for LIBBY? With your library card, you can access free E-Audio Books and E-Magazine.
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Who remembers Mr. Bingle? Santa's snowman helper, with holly wings, ornament eyes, and an ice cream cone hat, was a Christmas icon in Memphis during the 1950s. Explore the history of Mr. Bingle, the Enchanted Forest, Santa in Court Square, and many other historical Christmas traditions by searching the Commercial Appeal archives.
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Is your teen interested in joining a robotics team? We are looking for teens ages 14-18 interested in joining a team that learns STEM-based skills around coding, electrical, and mechanical engineering. The informational session is from 5 PM to 7 PM on December 12 at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. The Memphis MechWarriors Community Robotics Team is a competitive Robotics team that has competed for the past five years with youth from across the world.
For more information, contact 901-415-2760 or Robotics Coach Marion Anderson at marion.anderson@memphistn.gov.
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Did you know Memphis Public Library has a therapy dog?
If you haven't met Lovie, you should! Lovie is a sweet six-year-old King Charles Cavelier Spaniel. She takes part in two programs. One program is "Do Dogs Talk? It is an Anti Bite Program. Another is " READ to the Dog," where children bring books and read them to Lovie. Lovie makes her way around all the Memphis Public Library Branches so keep an eye out for her next appearance on the MPL event calendar.
MEMPHIS LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Thanks to donors like you, this was the Memphis Library Foundations best year ever, with over 65 programs funded! We still need your help opening the world to Memphis - can you give today?
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WAYS TO SUPPORT THE LIBRARY
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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.
Happy Holidays from the Friends of the 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? Starting December 12th -16th, all customers will receive a complimentary Friends of Library booklight with their purchase. For more information about joining the Friends of the Library click here.
TURN THE PAGE TO JANUARY
The Evicted exhibit will continue at the Benjamin L Hooks Central Library through January 22.
Keep your eyes out for Designers and Data: A coding camp for teens coming in January at North, South, Central, Frayser, and Whitehaven branches. Registration will be required.

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