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Cornelia Crenshaw Branch Library

Address: 531 Vance Avenue Memphis, TN 38126
Phone: (901)415-2765
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri & Sun CLOSED, Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Holiday Closings for all Memphis Public Library & Information Center libraries can be found here.
Storytime: - every other Thursday at 10:00 am (ages 3-5). Contact the branch for more information.

The Cornelia Crenshaw Branch Library is located on Vance Avenue next door to the King of Discount Food Mart which is at the intersection of Vance Avenue and Lauderdale Street.

This historical library has a variety of materials and services to offer to all ages and segments of the Vance Community.

Historical Overview:  The Vance Branch Library opened in 1939 and was the first Memphis Public Library African Americans were allowed to use. To learn more, view the Cornelia Crenshaw Branch Library History.

Child Care Provider Workshops
CRENSHAW LIBRARY

For a complete schedule, see below.

Computers

The library has 12 computers for browsing the Internet (including email), accessing information online, or for use with word processing etc. are available for public use. See the Internet Use Policy and the Computer Assistance Policy for more information.

Collections

Crenshaw Library has a collection consisting of fiction, non-fiction, popular best sellers, talking books, a parent-teacher section, books written by African-American authors, and reference books and magazines.

Job and Career Center

Crenshaw Library is one of the branches in the system with a Job and Career Center. This collection includes books on the following subjects:

Job listings the library receives from a number of local companies are posted on the Job & Career section of the spacious community information bulletin board located in the front area of the library. In addition, the JobLINC bus stops by once a month with more job listings and career information.  For more Job and Career information visit the Job and Career Index page.

Adult Services

There are programs conducted by community organizations. Periodically, speakers are provided for programs on subjects of interest for the Vance community. Please check the InfoDATES, News and Events at Your Memphis Public Libraries for all programming and events. Reservations may be required.

Young Adult Services

Exchange of Ideas is a teen mentoring program offered on every other Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

Please check the InfoDATES, News and Events at Your Memphis Public Libraries for all programming and events. Reservations may be required.

Meeting Room

A meeting room with a seating capacity of up to 60 people is available for use. Call for reservations.

Items for Sale at Check-Out Desk

The Check-Out Desk at each library has a handy "store" of useful items for sale

Other Services

Library tours are offered for all ages. (Call for reservations.) A spacious community information bulletin board is available for posting events.

CRENSHAW LIBRARY

531 Vance Ave.
525-1643

Crenshaw Child Care Workshops

Saturdays 10:00 a.m to 12:00 pm

October 1, 2011

Every Child Ready to Read

Conducted by Keva Pounder, B.A.

Memphis Public Library and Information Center

November 5, 2011

Multicultural Literature: Bring Diversity into the Classroom

Conducted by Shelby Jenkins Richard, MLS

School Librarian

Memphis City Schools

February 11, 2012

Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness

Conducted by Keita Cooley

Child Advocacy Center

Education Specialist

March 10, 2012

Math and Science Concepts for Preschooler Teachers

Conducted by Inger Upchurch, M.Ed.

Memphis Public Library and Information Center

April 14, 2012

Computer and Technology Resources for Preschool Teachers

Conducted by

Keva Pounder, B.A. and Syreeta Butler, B.B.A.

Memphis Public Library and Information Center

“Please be on time all workshops will start promptly and on time no exceptions!”