by Memphis Library Friends | Oct 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Memphis Library Friends are making Shelby County senior citizens’ older years their golden years, through new programs and events like the Senior Health Fair. Hosted at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (3030 Poplar Ave.), the event attracted more than 1,500...
by Memphis Library Friends | Oct 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Get to know the Friends of the Library President Jacqueline Wallace through this one-on-one discussion about the Friends’ mission, programs, new initiatives and more. Join the conversation by emailing your questions to friendsofthememphislibrary@gmail.com. How...
by Memphis Library Friends | Oct 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Making a house feel more like home for Mid-South families is the purpose of a new partnership between the Memphis Library Friends and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis. The new literacy initiative, which started earlier this year, benefits Habitat for Humanity...
by Memphis Library Friends | Oct 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Friends have teamed up again with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis and Rotary International District 6800 to celebrate World Polio Day October 24 – Building for a Change – A Foundation to End Polio Now. For this new initiative, a bakers dozen of...
by Memphis Library Friends | Jul 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Friends’ recent Senior Health Fair was an overwhelming success, with hundreds of senior citizens and their families in attendance to learn more about how to improve their health. Held at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, the fair was intended to draw...
by Memphis Library Friends | Apr 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Entering the doors of Cornelia Crenshaw Branch Library (531 Vance Ave.) might feel like home. A warm welcome from staff members and overall family feel has made this small but impactful library a main attraction in South Memphis for generations. Named after Civil...
