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North Branch Library

Address: 1192 Vollintine 38107
Telephone: (901)415-2775
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri. and Sun. CLOSED, Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Holiday Closings for all Memphis Public Library & Information Center libraries can be found here.
Storytimes: Wednesday 10 and 10:30 a.m. for preshoolers. Registration required.

Child Care Provider Workshops
NORTH BRANCH LIBRARY

For a complete schedule, see below.

In addition, the branch serves six elementary schools, one middle school, two high schools, four community centers, twenty-three daycare centers, and twenty-two churches. Area recreation includes two swimming pools: Alma Morris Aquatic Center and Bickford Aquatic Center which is open year-around.  The patrons are diverse in interest, education, and income status.

Computers

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. North Branch has the following computers available for public use:

• Two Internet computers
• Two Information Gateways or card catalog computers
• InfoTrac and GaleNet can be accessed through the Internet computers

Paper can be purchased at the check-out desk for 25¢ for 10 sheets. As a part of the Microsoft / Gates Library Foundation grant, the library now has the following additional computers available for public use:

Three adult, two young adult, two children's and one Microsoft word processing computer are available. The adult, young adult, and Microsoft computer can be used for 1 hour and the children’s computer can be used for 1 hour to type papers and 30 minutes for games.

Individuals can sign up for all computers at the check-out desk. Printed materials can be purchased with a print card for $1 which covers the price of the card and two black and white prints. Color prints are available for $1 per sheet.

We encourage library users to save all documents on computer disks which can be purchased at the desk for $1.00 each. These computers allow the public access to the Internet, word processing, and games.

Programs

Some of the activities, programs, and projects offered include:

• Monthly Read Aloud Program (YA) called Reading Aloud with my Peers
• Friends Organization
• Summer Reading Programs
• Meetings of community organizations
• Programs by community groups
• Mentoring programs
• Parenting Workshops
• Book Club
• Mother & Daughter Book Club for girls 8 to 15 with mothers
• Child care giver Workshop
• Monthly Rap Session (Young Adult) called Let's Talk Rap About It
• Monthly Game Day (Young Adult) Having Fun With Board Games

For current program schedules see InfoDATES, News and Events at Your Memphis Public Libraries.

Collection

The Parent/Teacher center in the branch includes the following information:

• Books and material for teachers and caretakers of young children
• Childhood development skills information

Job and Career Information

History

The original North Branch was opened in March 1961. It was among the first of many branches to be built during the 60’s. On the blueprints, the name of the branch was to have been Klondyke, reflecting the name of the community in which it is located.

In July 1989, the branch was closed for 12 days when a 20-foot crack developed in the ceiling and the building was declared structurally unsound. Oak timbers were placed to shore the building and the branch was slated for a new building.

On October 1993, the branch was closed to the public because it was being leveled and rebuilt. During the eighteen months of construction, the north staff provided library service through the use of the Northmobile, a mobile bus similar to the bookmobiles but stationary. The architect was Lindy and Associates. The branch was reopened to the public May 1995.

Information was compiled by Diane Cofer and from a publication of HISTORICAL TOURS prepared by the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association.

Meeting Rooms

Reservations can be made to use our meeting rooms, which will seat from 36-50 people. The meeting room area can be divided into three smaller rooms or left as one large room.

Items for Sale at Check-Out Desk

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

Bus Routes