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There are lots of events planned at your community library today for Valentine’s Day! 

• Frayser Library Branch will host two Valentine’s Day parties. 3 pm for Children and 4 pm for Teens.
• North Library Brach will host Valentine’s Day craft making for Children at 4 pm.

Courtesy Commercial Appeal

The West TN R.E.A.D Therapy Dogs literacy program is designed to help children improve their reading skills. During the event children will read stories to the West TN R.E.A.D Therapy Dogs.

The Paws for Reading event will take place Saturday, February 11 at 11 am, at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Follow the link here to read more about the Children’s Literacy Program from West TN R.E.A.D Therapy Dogs.

Painting by Artist Emery Franklin photo courtesy Antoine Beane

“Music of Memphis” will be on display January 6, 2012 through February 1, 2012, in the Goodwyn Gallery at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Franklin’s newest works colorfully express the “Music of Memphis” through instruments from jazz ensembles with drums to a classical illustration on violin.

Local artist Emery Franklin is no stranger to the Mid-South. The native Memphian grew up in South Memphis and attended Vance Junior High School, where he developed his artistic talents. Emery Franklin’s artworks have been featured in local art galleries, offices, and homes throughout the United States.

Follow the link Emery Franklin Fine Art America for more information about artist Emery Franklin.

Contact Bernadette Shinault-Davis, 901-415-2846, for more information.

Memphis Light Gas & Water, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Memphis Public Library are offering a new round of Get EnergySmart @ Your Library workshops.

Get EnergySmart @ Your Library is a two-hour workshop that imparts practical tips and offers hands-on instruction. Attendees leave Get EnergySmart sessions with a tote valued at $50 that includes gadgets and tools to complete simple do-it-yourself projects that will save money and energy.

Programs are free. However, registration is required for the Get EnergySmart workshops; call the presenting branch to reserve a space.

 Get EnergySmart Workshop Dates

WISH YOU COULD FINISH YOUR DEGREE?

NEED A LITTLE HELP?

THAT'S WHY WE'RE HERE.

Memphis Talent Dividend, Leadership Memphis, and the Memphis Public Library & Information Center are partnering to equip adults with the information they need to return to the classroom to complete a post-secondary degree. Workshops start at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at the Poplar-White Station Library, 5094 Poplar Avenue. Call Leadership

November 9 - Financial Planning for a Return to College.

There really is a return on investment for a college degree.  The workshop will help you figure out what makes sense from an economic standpoint and what the right balance of financial aid and debt might be to justify your investment. Taught by Sudhir Agrawal, Sr. Financial Advisor for Ameriprise Financial Corporation.

November 16 -  Financial Aid

The inside scoop on all aspects of financial aid, from FAFSA completion to Federal and State financial aid available for adult learners, to sources of scholarship funding in the community.  Taught by Felicia Orr, Outreach Specialist for the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation.