Thursday, June 29, 2017
UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSING JULY 4, 2017
All locations of the Memphis Public Library & Information Center will be closed
in observance of INDEPENDENCE DAY, Tuesday, July 4, 2017.
Customers have the option of reserving or renewing books by going to www.memphislibrary.org or calling 452-2047. The Library’s website also offers several resources customers can use anytime—24 hours a day—seven days a week. E-books and downloadable audio books, magazines, and music can be checked-out for free; online databases contain searchable newspaper and magazine articles, reference books and more; and blogs and newsletters on everything from fiction bestsellers to travel can be read on the web.
Labels: LIBRARY CLOSED, News
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSING FOR PRESIDENTS' DAY
Visit memphislibrary.org to request materials and to browse our online collection of e-books, e-audio books, magazines, and more.
Labels: News
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
[Author Obit] Richard Adams 1920 - 2016
Richard Adams, British author best known for his 1972 novel, Watership Down, passed away at the age of 96 on December 24, 2016.
Requiescat in Pace - The Official website of Watership Down
Obituaries from the web:
Richard Adams, Whose Novel 'Watership Down' Became a Phenomenon, dies at 96 - The New York Times
Suggested title from the library catalog:
The Day Gone By: an autobiography by Richard Adams
Search the library catalog to revisit or discover more books by Richard Adams.
*Adams photo credit: "The novelist Richard Adams in 1974. Credit Tom Smith/Daily Express/Hulton Archive, via Getty Images"
*Adams photo credit: "The novelist Richard Adams in 1974. Credit Tom Smith/Daily Express/Hulton Archive, via Getty Images"
Labels: Author Obits, News
Tuesday, July 05, 2016
[Author Obit] Elie Wiesel (1928-2016)
Holocaust survivor and author of over sixty books, Elie Wiesel, passed away at the age of 87 on Saturday July 2, 2016.
From CNN:
"Wiesel, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986, recounted his family being sent to the Nazi concentration camps in his first book, "Night," which was published in 1955." (Full article)
From NPR:
"Elie Wiesel was called many things during his life: a messenger of peace, a humanitarian, a survivor. He liked to call himself simply a witness. And as a witness, he said, it was his duty to never let those who suffered be forgotten." (Full article)
Other sites of interest:
(Wiesel's Nobel acceptance speech, lecture, interview)
Browse the library catalog holdings for the works of ELIE WIESEL
Labels: Author Obits, News
Thursday, November 05, 2015
[Memphis Reads 2015] Tonight is the night! Memphis Reads Book Talk and Signing at 7:00 PM
Memphis Reads 2015 draws to a close tonight at 7:00 PM as the authors of the epic novel, What is the What, make a final appearance.
Book Talk and Signing with Author Dave Eggers and Valentino Achak Deng
Thursday, November 5, 2015
7 pm
Creative Arts Building (2375 Tiger Lane South)
Visit www.memphisreadsbook.org
Memphis Reads is made possible by partnerships between several local agencies, which include Christian Brothers University and their Fresh Reads program, the Memphis Public Library & Information Center, Friends of the Library, City of Memphis, Parks & Neighborhoods Division, Rhodes College, University of Memphis, Shelby County Schools, Facing History and Ourselves, Booksellers at Laurelwood, and Southwest Tennessee Community College. Other sponsoring agencies that are participating are International Paper, Nolan, Tennessee Arts Commission, South Arts, NEA, and Iris, Etc. Catering Services.
Labels: Memphis Reads 2015, News
Upcoming Holiday Closing November 11, 2015
All Memphis Public Library locations will be closed Wednesday November 11, 2015 for Veteran's Day.
Customers have the option of reserving or renewing books by going to www.memphislibrary.org or calling 452-2047.
Labels: News
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
All Memphis Library Locations Closed Friday October 30, 2015
Monday, September 21, 2015
[Author Obit] Jackie Collins 1937 - 2015
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Author Jackie Collins passed away Saturday September 19, 2015 at the age of 77 from breast cancer. Known for writing racy, steamy novels about the rich and famous, her first novel, The World is Full of Married Men, was published in 1968. Her extensive body of work includes the best-selling novel Hollywood Wives, one of many novels adapted into tv movies.
Learn more about Collins' accomplishments and fan tributes by viewing the following:
Jackie Collins Website
Jackie Collins Facebook Page
New York Times
People Magazine
Labels: Author Obits, News
Thursday, September 03, 2015
UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSING SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
All locations of the Memphis Public Library & Information Center will be closed for Labor Day on Monday September 7, 2015.
Customers have the option of reserving or renewing books by going to www.memphislibrary.org or calling 452-2047. The library’s website also offers several resources customers can use anytime—24 hours a day—seven days a week. E-books and downloadable audio books, magazines, and music can be checked-out for free; online databases contain searchable newspaper and magazine articles, reference books and more; and blogs and newsletters on everything from fiction bestsellers to travel can be read on the web.
Labels: News
Monday, July 27, 2015
[Author Obits] John A. Williams and E.L. Doctorow
Two highly regarded authors passed away recently:
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John A. Williams, (b.1927) died July 7, 2015 in New Jersey at the age of 89. Williams wrote The Man Who Cried I Am in 1967 and is also known for the controversial book, The King God Didn’t Save: Reflections on the Life and Death of Martin Luther King Jr. (1970).
Read the full New York Times obituary, John A. Williams, 89, Dies; Underrated Novelist Wrote About Black Identity
Other Williams tributes:
According to the NYTimes obituary, Williams “regarded his peers as E. L. Doctorow, John Updike and Norman Mailer.” Which leads to the next loss in the world of literature.
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Historical novelist E.L. Doctorow (b.1931) died at the age of 84 in Manhattan on July 21, 2015. His numerous works include the 1975 novel, Ragtime and The March, published in 2005.
Other Doctorow tributes:
EL Doctorow: 'He showed how a great literary imagination can illuminate the present through the prism of the past' - The Guardian Books Blog
Labels: Author Obits, News
Friday, June 26, 2015
UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSING JULY 3-4, 2015
All branches of the Memphis Public Library & Information Center will be closed for the Independence Day weekend, Friday July 3rd AND Saturday July 4, 2015.
Customers have the option of reserving or renewing books by going to www.memphislibrary.org or calling 452-2047.
The Library’s website also offers several resources customers can use anytime—24 hours a day—seven days a week. E-books and downloadable audio books, magazines, and music can be checked-out for free; online databases contain searchable newspaper and magazine articles, reference books and more; and blogs and newsletters on everything from fiction bestsellers to travel can be read on the web.
Labels: News
Monday, June 22, 2015
[Library Events and Programs] The New Face of Explore Memphis for Book Clubs
The Memphis Public Library has partnered with Facing History and Ourselves to encourage all Memphians, including book club members, to read or reread the Harper Lee classic, To Kill a Mockingbird during June and July.
On Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. there will be a book discussion on To Kill A Mockingbird for Explore Memphis Finale: Celebration of Book Clubs. This discussion will be lead by Facing History facilitators.
Don't be late because each attending book club will take a group photo that will become an ALA READ poster.
Set the date:
Visit Explore Memphis for Book Clubs to download a copy of the discussion guide, or pick up a copy at your local Memphis Library branch.
On Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. there will be a book discussion on To Kill A Mockingbird for Explore Memphis Finale: Celebration of Book Clubs. This discussion will be lead by Facing History facilitators.
Don't be late because each attending book club will take a group photo that will become an ALA READ poster.
Explore Memphis Finale
Celebration of Book Clubs
Sunday, August 9, 2015
1:30 p.m.
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Visit Explore Memphis for Book Clubs to download a copy of the discussion guide, or pick up a copy at your local Memphis Library branch.
Labels: Library Events and Programs, News
Monday, May 18, 2015
UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSING MAY 25, 2015
All branches of the Memphis Public Library & Information
Center will be closed next Monday, May, 25th, 2015 for Memorial Day.
Customers have the option of reserving or renewing books by going to www.memphislibrary.org or
calling 452-2047.
The Library’s website also offers several resources customers can use anytime—24 hours a day—seven days a week. E-books and downloadable audio books, magazines, and music can be checked-out for free; online databases contain searchable newspaper and magazine articles, reference books and more; and blogs and newsletters on everything from fiction bestsellers to travel can be read on the web.
Labels: News
Thursday, April 02, 2015
[Library Events and Programs] Who's Who at Bookstock 2015
Want to know which Memphis area authors you can meet, greet, and discover at Bookstock?
The 2015 Bookstock Festival event page lists bios of the 40 authors who will appear at this year's Bookstock Festival. Photos from Bookstock 2014 are also on the page.
Go to www.memphislibrary.org and click on "Bookstock" beneath the "Hot Links" banner on the lower left to access the page.
Dont forget!
Bookstock is Saturday, April 18th at the Benjamin Hooks Central Library from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bookstock is Saturday, April 18th at the Benjamin Hooks Central Library from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Labels: Library Events and Programs, News
Thursday, March 12, 2015
[Author Obit] Terry Pratchett 1948 - 2015
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From The Associated Press London:
"Fantasy writer Terry Pratchett, creator of the exuberant, satirical "Discworld" series and author of more than 70 books, has died. He was 66...
Transworld Publishers said Pratchett died Thursday at his home, 'with his cat sleeping on his bed surrounded by his family.' " Full AP story)
Transworld Publishers said Pratchett died Thursday at his home, 'with his cat sleeping on his bed surrounded by his family.' " Full AP story)
More news and tributes from around the web:
The Guardian's Terry Pratchett Tribute Page includes 15 of his best quotes and photo gallery.
Terry Pratchett tributes on Twitter
Terry Pratchett Facebook page
Terry Pratchett's Official Website (Server currently down 3/12/15)
Browse the MPLIC catalog for the works of Sir Terry Pratchett
Labels: Author Obits, News
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
[Author Obit] Robert Stone 1937 - 2015
Author Robert Stone passed away January 13, 2015. His debut novel, A Hall of Mirrors was published in 1967. Stone won the National Book Award in 1974 for his second novel Dog Soldiers (biography.com).
More about Robert Stone's career:
Author Robert Stone, Known for 'Dog Soldiers,' Dies at 77 - National Public Radio
Robert Stone, Novelist of the Vietnam Era and Beyond, Dies at 77 - New York Times
Search the catalog for Robert Stone's works
Labels: Author Obits, News
Monday, November 10, 2014
[News and Notes] Memphis Public Library Check Out Policy Changes
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As of November 3, 2014 Memphis Public Library has made the following changes:
All print books (including the former “Popular Library” books) can be requested and sent to other library branches for holds.
All print books have a 21-day check-out period
All books are eligible for two (2) renewals
All DVDs and VHS tapes have a 7-day check-out period
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The library catalog also offers the new “AVAILABLE SOON” feature, which allows users to place holds on titles before they are released (Available Soon page)
If you have any questions about the new check out loan periods, please call any of our library branch locations.
Labels: News
Thursday, November 06, 2014
LIBRARY HOLIDAY CLOSING NOVEMBER 11, 2014
All locations of the Memphis Public Library & Information Center will be closed Tuesday November 11, 2014 for Veteran's Day
Customers have the option of reserving or renewing books by going to
www.memphislibrary.org or calling 452-2047. The Library’s website also offers several resources customers can use anytime—24 hours a day—seven days a week. E-books and downloadable audio books can be checked-out for free; online databases contain searchable newspaper and magazine articles, reference books and more; and blogs and newsletters on everything from fiction bestsellers to travel can be read on the web.
Labels: News
Monday, July 21, 2014
[Awards] 2014 Thriller Awards
The 2014 Thriller Award winners were announced by the International Thriller Writers at Thriller Fest on July 12, 2014.
2014 Thriller Award Winners available at the library:
BEST HARDCOVER NOVEL
BEST PAPERBACK ORIGINAL NOVEL
The One I Left Behind by Jennifer McMahon
BEST FIRST NOVEL
Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews(Scribner)
BEST YOUNG ADULT NOVEL
All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill Wednesday, July 02, 2014
UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSING JULY 4, 2014
All locations of the Memphis Public Library & Information Center will be closed Friday July 4, 2014 in observance of Independence Day.
Labels: News
