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 / 35.1333; -89.9608
LocationMemphis, Tennessee
TypePublic library
EstablishedApril 12, 1893 (1893-04-12)
Branches18
Access and use
Population served938,000 (Shelby County)
Other information
Websitememphislibrary.org

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.