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Goodwyn Gallery Memphis in May Exhibit

Submitted by bernadette.davis on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 2:00pm.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 03, 2012
 

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
Bernadette Shinault-Davis
bernadette.davis@memphistn.gov
901-415-2846

Memphis Public Library Hosts Memphis in May

Art Exhibit

(Memphis, TN) - “Art of the Philippines” will be on display in the Goodwyn Gallery in the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Avenue, through May 29 in conjunction with Memphis in May “Salute to the Philippines” International Week.

The exhibit showcases select paintings from the collection of the Philippine Center in New York. From oil on canvas to metal on wood, “Art of the Philippines” displays works of notable artists, time-periods, styles, and trends of the Philippines and its rich history. 

For more information, call 415-2846.
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Spring Book Sale

Submitted by bernadette.davis on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 1:21pm.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 03, 2012
 

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
Bernadette Shinault-Davis
bernadette.davis@memphistn.gov
901-415-2846

Spring Book Sale 2012

(Memphis, TN) - The Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Avenue, will host the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 at 10 am. The pre-sale for Friends of the Library is from 8 am to 10 am Friday, May 8. All proceeds from the book sale will help expand library collections and improve Memphis Public Library & Information Center services to the community.

Visit the Friends of the Library webpage from the Memphis Public Library & Information Center website to find out how to volunteer with the Second Editions Bookstore and the Memphis Public Library & Information Center, fill out the online application to become a Friend of the Library and sign up for email notifications of all Second Editions special sales, annual bookstore sales, and newsletters.

For more information, call 415-2840.

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Teen Technology Camp

Submitted by bernadette.davis on Fri, 04/27/2012 - 10:39am.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 27, 2012
 

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
Bernadette Shinault-Davis
bernadette.davis@memphistn.gov
901-415-2846

 

Teen Technology Camp Information

It’s time to register for Teen Technology Camp 2012 at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. The application deadline is May 10. You can sign up at any Memphis Public Library & Information Center or follow the link Teen Technology Application to the Memphis Public Library & Information Center webpage to register.
 
Teen Technology Camp begins July 16 and is a week long technology-based Summer Camp for teens aged 13 to 15. The technology camp is sponsored by the Memphis Chapter of the Society for Information Management and the City of Memphis Public Library.
 
For more information, follow the link Teen Technology Camp to the Memphis Public Library & Information Center webpage to read more about the free Teen Technology Camp or call 415-2732.
 
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EnergySmart Workshops

Submitted by bernadette.davis on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 10:24am.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 24, 2012
 

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
Bernadette Shinault-Davis
bernadette.davis@memphistn.gov
901-415-2846

 

Employment Week

Submitted by bernadette.davis on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 4:19pm.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 19, 2012
 

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
Bernadette Shinault-Davis
bernadette.davis@memphistn.gov
901-415-2846

 

Memphis Public Library & Information Center
Hosts
Employment Week
 
 
The Whitehaven Library Branch, located 4120 Millbranch Road, will host Employment Week events April 23-26. Employment week programs and classes provide the keys to successful interviews, job search skills, and career opportunities. Registration is not required.
 

Job Corps
Monday, April 23
3:00 pm
Career Coach Bus
Tuesday, April 24
10:30 am
Job Search: Etiquette and Personal Appearance
Thursday, April 26
3:30 pm
Interview Techniques
Thursday, April 26
4:30 pm

 
For more information, call 415-2781.
 
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Margaree King Mitchell

Submitted by bernadette.davis on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 4:51pm.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 17, 2012
 

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
Bernadette Shinault-Davis
bernadette.davis@memphistn.gov
901-415-2846

Children's Author Margaree King Mitchell will discuss her new book When Grandmama Sings along with some of her previous works on April 18, 19, and 20 at various Memphis Public Library & Information Center Branches. Registration is not required for this event.

  • North Library Branch             April 18, 2012    10:30 am
  • Hollywood Library Branch    April 19, 2012    3:30 pm
  • Whitehaven Library Branch   April 20, 2012    3:15 pm

For more information, contact participating Memphis Public Library & Information Center Branches.

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Summer Reading Club 2012

Submitted by bernadette.davis on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 1:21pm.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 17, 2012
 

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
Bernadette Shinault-Davis
bernadette.davis@memphistn.gov
901-415-2846

 

Memphis Public Library & Information Center

Summer Reading Club 2012
 Presented by
First Tennessee Foundation
 
(Memphis, TN) – “Dream Big” is the theme for the Memphis Public Library & Information Center Summer Reading Club 2012. The summer program includes activities, completing summer reading goals, and story times related to achieving dreams. Summer Reading Club is free and is open to children, teens, and adults.
 
First Tennessee Foundation is the sponsor for Summer Reading Club 2012 and will provide books, games, and prizes for participants upon completion of their summer reading goal of reading ten books during the eight week summer program.
 
“We want to express our sincere appreciation to the First Tennessee Foundation for serving as our lead sponsor for the Summer Reading Club. Literacy is among our highest priorities, and this program has demonstrated success in bridging the gap while students are out of school for the summer,” said Director of Libraries Keenon McCloy.
 
For more information, call 415-2739.
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Free Tax Preparation Assistance

Submitted by bernadette.davis on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 5:18pm.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 13, 2012
 

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
Bernadette Shinault-Davis
bernadette.davis@memphistn.gov
901-415-2846

Tax Season Ends Soon

The Memphis Public Library & Information Center

Has You Covered
 
Saturday, April 14 is Super Saturday. Take advantage of the free AARP tax preparation assistance at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library from 10 am-5 pm in meeting rooms A, B, and C.
 
The deadline for the 2012 tax filing season is Tuesday, April 17. Follow the link to the MPLIC webpage for a schedule of participating locations, dates, and times.
 
Fore more information, call 415-2700.
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Volunteer Appreciation

Submitted by bernadette.davis on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 10:43am.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 12, 2012
 

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
Bernadette Shinault-Davis
bernadette.davis@memphistn.gov
901-415-2846

Memphis Public Library & Information Center

Volunteer Appreciation Program
 
The Volunteer Appreciation Program was held Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Mrs. Ruby Wharton served as the guest speaker. Wharton congratulated Memphis Public Library & Information Center volunteers and thanked them for making a difference in the community, customer’s lives, and each Memphis Public Library & Information Center branch they serve, with a special message “I volunteer, I am making a difference.” Wharton also added, “Compassion gets you in the door; passion will keep you there” urging new people to volunteer and encouraging current volunteers.
 

The Memphis Public Library & Information currently has over 460 volunteers spread across 18 branches with over 31,000 volunteer hours served. That amounts to about $700,000 dollars worth of service.

Follow the link MPLIC Volunteers to read more about volunteer opportunities, fill out an online application to volunteer, and take a look at the current volunteer job openings.

Check out the Volunteer Appreciation Program photo album on the MPLIC facebook page.

 

 

National Library Week

Submitted by bernadette.davis on Thu, 04/05/2012 - 1:08pm.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 5, 2012
 

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
Bernadette Shinault-Davis
bernadette.davis@memphistn.gov
901-415-2846

 

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