Memphis Public Library
| Memphis Public Libraries | |
|---|---|
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library (2009) | |
| 35°08′00″N 89°57′39″W / 35.1333°N 89.9608°W | |
| Location | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Type | Public library |
| Established | April 12, 1893 |
| Branches | 18 |
| Access and use | |
| Population served | 938,000 (Shelby County) |
| Other information | |
| Website | memphislibrary |
Memphis Public Libraries (MPL) is a public library system serving Shelby County, Tennessee. It has 18 branches located throughout the city of Memphis and surrounding areas, offering up to 3,400 programs to the public each year. In 2023, the library had an overall circulation of 1,148,494 items.