Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 

Past Events

• Booksigning by Hampton Sides (Literati)

  • Sat., April 27, 1 p.m. 2013

• Libration (Fund-raisers)

  • Fri., April 26, 7-10:30 p.m. 2013

• Reelfoot Lake Eagles (Educational Exhibitions & Events)

  • Mon., April 22, 5:30 p.m. 2013

• Disability Awareness Summit (Meetings)

  • Thu., April 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 2013

• War and Freedom (Literati)

  • Thu., March 28 2013

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  Civil War Reading and Discussion (Speakers/Public Forums)

  • Jan. 10-March 28 2013

• The Shape of War (Speakers/Public Forums)

  • Thu., March 14 2013

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  "Reaching for Aether: Literacy Through Steampunk" (Literati)

  • Sat., Feb. 23, 1-4 p.m. 2013

• "Making Sense of Shiloh" (Educational Exhibitions & Events)

  • Thu., Feb. 21, 6 p.m. 2013

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  Meet the Press Panel (Speakers/Public Forums)

  • Tue., Feb. 19, 4 p.m. 2013

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  "Fighting Hate and Promoting Diversity in the Midsouth" (Speakers/Public Forums)

  • Sun., Nov. 25, 1:30-3 p.m. 2012

• Wellness Series Presented by Baptist Women's Hospital (Speakers/Public Forums)

  • Tue., Aug. 14, 6:30 p.m., Tue., Sept. 11, 6 p.m., Tue., Oct. 16, 6 p.m. and Tue., Nov. 13, 6 p.m. 2012

• "Breast Cancer Risks, Facts, and Treatment" (Speakers/Public Forums)

  • Tue., Oct. 16, 6 p.m. 2012

• Bookstock: Memphis Area Author's Festival (Literati)

  • Sat., Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 2012

• Free Legal Clinic (Conferences/Workshops)

  • Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m. Continues through Aug. 11 2012

• "From Homer to Hip Hop" (Theater)

  • Tue., July 31, 6-8 p.m. 2012

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  "The Origins and Oddities of the Streets and Bridges of Memphis" (Speakers/Public Forums)

  • Tue., July 24, 6:30 p.m. 2012

• Teen Technology Camp 2012 (Kids)

  • July 16-20 2012

• "From Canvas to Silk" (Ongoing Art)

  • June 4-28 2012

• Memphis Freethought Alliance Presents: Dinosaur Day! (Meetings)

  • Sun., June 24, 1:15 p.m. 2012

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  “Art of the Philippines” (Ongoing Art)

  • May 4-29 2012

• Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale (Expos/Sales)

  • Fri. and Sat., May 11-12, 10 a.m.

• Memphis Teen Volunteer Summer Fair (Kids)

  • Mon., April 30, 4-7 p.m. 2012

• "The Ecosystem Services of Memphis' Wooded Parks" (Speakers/Public Forums)

  • Sun., April 29, 1:30 p.m. 2012

• Rabies Vaccination Drive (Special Events)

  • Sat., April 21, 1-5 p.m. and Sat., April 28, 1-5 p.m. 2012

• College Collage Fair 2012 (Educational Exhibitions & Events)

  • Fri., April 20, noon to 6 p.m.

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  "Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Surgeons" (Educational Exhibitions & Events)

  • Feb. 8-April 7 2012

• "Take a Walk on the High Line" (Art Openings)

  • Mon., April 2, 6 p.m. 2012

• Zombie Invasion at the Library (Kids)

  • Thu., March 15, 2-4 p.m. 2012

• "Making the Best Software for the User" (Speakers/Public Forums)

  • Tue., Feb. 7, 5:45-7 p.m. 2012

• "Your Questions Matter: Let's Discuss the Issues" (Speakers/Public Forums)

  • Mon., Feb. 6, 5:45-7:45 p.m. 2012

• "Music of Memphis" (Ongoing Art)

  • Jan. 6-Feb. 1 2012

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  "How the Baptists Created Separation of Church and State" (Speakers/Public Forums)

  • Sun., Jan. 29, 1:30 p.m. 2012

• "How to Value and Purchase a Small Business Successfully" (Educational Exhibitions & Events)

  • Thu., Jan. 26, 6 p.m. 2012

• Small Business Start Up Class (Conferences/Workshops)

  • Thu., Jan. 19, 6 p.m. 2012

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  "Choosing to Participate" (Educational Exhibitions & Events)

  • Sept. 6-Nov. 30 2011

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  The Light Thief (Film)

  • Wed., Nov. 30, 6 p.m. 2011

• The Invisible Eye (Film)

  • Wed., Nov. 23, 6 p.m. 2011

• Dooman River (Film)

  • Tue., Nov. 22, 6 p.m. 2011

• Sierra Club Chickasaw Group Meeting with Kyle Wagenschutz (Meetings)

  • Thu., Nov. 17, 5:30 p.m. 2011

• October Book Sale (Expos/Sales)

  • Oct. 28-29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 2011

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  Bookstock (Literati)

  • Sat., Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-4:30 p.m. 2011

• "Widgets, Gadgets, and Gizmos" (Conferences/Workshops)

  • Tue., Aug. 23, 7-8 p.m. 2011

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  Jamila Bey (Speakers/Public Forums)

  • Sun., Aug. 21, 1:30 p.m. 2011

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  "Memphis Baseball" (Educational Exhibitions & Events)

  • July 1-31 2011

• J.J. Guinozzo (Speakers/Public Forums)

  • Thu., July 7, 6:30 p.m. 2011

• "Growing an Existing Business" (Speakers/Public Forums)

  • Thu., June 23, 6 p.m. 2011

• Sierra Club Chickasaw Group (Meetings)

  • Thu., June 23, 6:30 p.m. 2011

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  Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 10th Anniversary Party (Special Events)

  • Sat., June 18, noon-2 p.m.

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  Friends of the Library Book Sale (Expos/Sales)

  • Fri. and Sat., June 10-11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.