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APRIL NEWS | 2024
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Join us for the Orange Mound Library Grand Opening. It sat silent for decades. Now, the old Melrose High School has been given a new lease on life and transformed into a vibrant community hub. Be there for this historic moment. Join us at 842 Dallas Street on April 26 at 3 p.m. We will have genealogy programs and activities for kids. Bring your school photos and mementos to digitize into the Memphis Public Library's digital archives.  If you can't attend this event, the new Orange Mound Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 27.
 

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Join us for Hattiloo Threatre at Memphis Public Libraries. 
Hattiloo Theatre will perform a play based on the book Mufaro's Beautiful Daughter for children at four MPL branches beginning in April. Hattiloo is the only Black theatre in Memphis. Join us for live, free performances.
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Join us in the courtyard at Cossitt for open mic night in April. Expect an unforgettable evening featuring live music, poetry, performances, and mouthwatering dishes from our cozy café, Dos Hermanos Kitchen. Feel free to participate, or you can enjoy the show!
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Are you looking for a place to play Pickleball? We will offer open play on the Benjamin L Hooks Central Library courts on most Sundays in April from 2 pm to 4 pm. Open play will occur on newly painted courts in the parking lot area! If you are curious about this game, come check it out.

Memphis Public Libraries are giving out free solar eclipse glasses for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. Glasses can be picked up at any MPL branch while supplies last. Check the MPL website to see which branches still have glasses available.

BOOKSTOCK
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Bookstock is back on April 6 from 11 am - 3 pm at the Benjamin L Hooks Central Library! This year's Memphis Area Authors' Festival is expected to be our best yet. In addition to celebrating 60 local authors, we will have cultural performances, children's activities, music, book giveaways, and more. Our Keynote Speakers this year are Avery Cunningham and Dr. Sidney Thompson. Cunningham is a Memphis resident whose debut novel, the Mayor of Maxwell Street, is a huge success. Memphian Dr. Thompson is the author of The Bass Reeves Trilogy, an award-winning historical fiction that was the inspiration for LAWMEN.

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Are you a tween or teen interested in learning how to code? Join our CodeCrafters class. This comprehensive course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in web development. Students will learn the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript during this course.
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Join us for a series on digital literacy. We will focus on data privacy and digital security, using online tools ethically and responsibly, using critical analysis to avoid misinformation and scams, navigating the online job market, the basics of professional online communication, and more!
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Join us at the North Library for an inspirational program to discover the greatness in men and women. We will examine self-love, relationships, and married and single life. Community representatives will share helpful information about community services. Registration is required.
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The No More Silence Foundation is offering its Cope and Heal Camp for adult survivors of sexual abuse. The camp is designed to provide education and support in a safe space. Skills and activities include safe reporting and prevention tools, coping strategies, and more.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SPRING BOOKSALE
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Mark your calendar! The Memphis Friends of the Library Book Sale begins on April 18 with the Friends of the Library member preview. It opens to the public on April 19 and runs all weekend. We have thousands of books for sale at bargain prices. Plus, magazines, records, DVDs, CDs, and more. The money raised will help support Memphis Public Libraries programs. 

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This Forensic Science event is for tweens. Put yourself in the shoes of a forensic scientist and help Professor Chet Redwood attempt to solve the mystery of who stole a rare plant from Australia that was being stored in MPL's University Greenhouse. Show up and solve the mystery!
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Memphis Area Legal Services is offering a new free legal clinic. The Family Centered Legal Solutions clinic will address core legal issues that often lead to poverty and family instability. Call 1-844-HELP4TN or Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. at 901-523-8822, ext. 427, for help.
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Do you love Star Wars? If so, we need your help building a giant Lego Millennium Falcon. On April 6, we will continue building the 7,500-piece creation. The build began last month, and we plan to complete it in May. It is an all-ages event at the Benjamin L Hooks Central Library.
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Do you need help with your tablet, laptop, or smart device? You can receive one-on-one assistance accessing the library's digital services. Customers get help on a first-come, first-served basis. Ensure your device is charged, and bring your usernames and passwords with you. 

SPRINGTIME TALKS AT THE LIBRARY
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Do you know when to plant? What will make your garden bloom? Join us for Springtime Talks at the Seed Library. Master gardeners in our community will teach you how to nurture your nature for a healthy garden and ecosystem. While you are here, remember to pick up free seeds from the library. 

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Join Memphis legend Booker T. Leigh to learn all about soil health and how to test it! If you've ever wondered how much nitrogen your soil has or why your blueberries aren't growing, this program is for you. Booker will present on April 5 and 20 at the Benjamin L Hooks Central Library.
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Creative Sharing is a series of workshops to support local artists and inspire the community in their creative journeys. It is for poets, spoken word artists, songwriters, rap artists, and anyone interested in learning. There will also be an open mic for artists to share their talent.
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If you want to make arts and crafts, learn calligraphy, make a friendship bracelet, paint, or create a fabric collage, we can help. We have craft programs for all age groups. All you have to do is find one.
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If you want to get moving this spring, we can help with FREE Zumba, yoga, chair yoga, dance classes, and more. Memphis Public Library branches have programs to help you get or stay active. Get moving!

 901 PERSONAL FINANCE WEEK
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Join us for 901 Personal Finance Week from April 8 to 11, 2024.
This year, we want to help you be smart with your money. Every day, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., we will focus on different issues, from personal finance questions and credit repair to retirement and Medicare. Classes will be at the Benjamin L Hooks Central Library. There is also a virtual option. Go to the MPL event calendar for more information, or get to the virtual link. 

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MLF EVENT
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Join the Memphis Library Foundation for an intimate evening with this exciting young author - an exclusive opportunity to engage with Avery Cunningham as her book makes waves around the country. Enjoy this time together over an open bar and delightful food catered by Cossitt Library's Chef Eli - ticket proceeds directly support programming by the Memphis Public Libraries.

WAYS TO SUPPORT THE 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.
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 MAY 
MPL Comic-Con
Do you love superheroes? Cos-Play? Comics? Our FREE 2nd Annual Memphis Public Libraries Comic Con will occur on May 18. Save the Date! 
 
Explore Memphis
Get ready to Explore Memphis. This year, we have something new in store for you! It is time to go on an adventure around the City.

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