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The Memphis Public Library (est. 1888) is a public library serving Shelby County, Tennessee. The Memphis Public library has a yearly circulation of 250,000 items, offers nearly 500 programs, and serves nearly 400,000 patrons per year. The library has 17 branches scattered throughout the city of Memphis and surrounding areas. The library also operates a radio station, WYPL. Prior to the construction of Central, the Cossitt and Main locations, at one time or another, served as the hub of the Memphis Public Library System. Cossitt began its existence in 1888 as the Cossitt-Goodwyn Institute, the first public library in the fledgling City of Memphis. On April 23, 1893, at 33 S. Front Street, an original sandstone structure was constructed on the Downtown Memphis Promenade and the Cossitt Library began service. At that time, and for nearly 62 years, Cossitt was the headquarters for Library administration. Named for its founder Frederick Cossitt, and updated in 1959, Cossitt still serves as one of 18 library branches and remains at the same location in the bustling Downtown community. In 1955, the Main Branch Library opened at 1850 Peabody. Upon opening, the 147,000 square foot building became the main offices for the system. Main was replaced in 2001 by the Central Library at 3030 Poplar Avenue. The Central Library opened its doors to the public on November 10, 2001. This 330,000 foot facility is located within the Midtown Corridor East (Binghampton/Chickasaw Gardens) Area and boundaries at 3030 Poplar Avenue. A collection of 800,000 books, magazines, videos, CDs, and other materials, 204 computer stations for use by the public, wireless Internet access, study rooms, and 3 meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 350, are beautifully housed in the five-story building. Programming for all ages includes Toddler and Preschool Storytimes and special programs for children, teens, and adults, as well as Computer Training classes for the public. Below is brief chronology of one of Memphis’ prominent landmarks and handsome public buildings. 1893 April 23 Cossitt and Library System Founding 1930's Bookmobile Started Service 1935/1939 Summer Vance Branch Opens (Now Cornelia Crenshaw) 1951 January 15 Highland Branch Opens 1953 June 23 Whitehaven Branch Organized 1955 April 3 Main Library at 1850 Peabody Opens June 31 Millington Branch Opens 1956 First Collierville Location Cordova Library Opens at the Train Depot 1957 January 6 Randolph Branch Opens 1958 Whitehaven Branch Building Opens 1960 Sit-ins held at Main and Cossitt 1961 March 26 North Branch Opens September 11 Frayser Branch Opens 1964 August 9 Poplar-White Station Branch Opens 1965 December 5 Collierville Branch Built 1966 October 23 Parkway Village Opens November 6 Raleigh Branch Opens 1967 July 9 Arlington Branch Opens July 17 Levi Branch Opens September 10 Bartlett Branch Opens 1968 March 17 South Branch Opens Germantown Branch Opens 1970 Friends of the Library Organized Mid-1970s Library Channel/TV 18 1980 WTTL (West Tennessee Talking Library) Begins Airing as a Closed-circuit Radio Station 1975 April 6 Cherokee Branch 1976 April 13 Hollywood 1979 January 2 Gaston Park Branch 1980 New Bartlett Branch Opens at 6382 Stage Road 1981 New Vance Branch Opens 1990 JobLinc 1991 WYPL FM 89.3 Begins Broadcast 1994 Foundation for the Library Organized 1996 Training Wheels Bus Begins Service 1997 Vance Branch Renamed for Community, Resident Activist Cornelia Crenshaw 1998 Groundbreaking held for Central Library 1999 InfoBus Mobile Service Begins February 15 East Shelby Opens 2001 The 330,000 square foot Central Library opens to the public The Collierville Library Opens a New Building as the Lucius E. Elise C. Burch, Jr. 2004 The newly constructed Cordova Branch opens at 8457 Trinity Road The newly constructed Whitehaven Branch opens 4120 Mill Branch Collierville & Germantown Branches Cede from the Memphis Public Library & Information System 2005 A renovated Randolph Branch reopens Arlington & Millington Branches Cede from the Memphis Public Library & Information System WYPL-89.3 FM celebrates 25 years of service to the community A renovated Hollywood Branch reopens to the public Memphis City Council officially names Central the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library 2006 Memphis Public Library's Health Information Center is recognized as Best in State and among top ten in the country SIRSI Dynix recognizes Memphis Public Library & Information Center for "Building Better Communities" 2007 Library web site celebrates 10 years of service Memphis Public Library & Information Center featured in new book "Heart of the Community: Libraries we Love" Urban Libraries Council/The Urban Institute Report: Making Cities Stronger uses Memphis Public Library as a model for employment outreach and early literacy training Groundbreaking is held for a new Bartlett Branch Library 2008 The Bartlett Public Library opened to the public April 7th. Address: 5884 Stage Road, Bartlett, TN 38134 The new facility is located at the Bartlett Municipal Center and is a combination of new construction and renovation of the existing building. ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Memphis Public Library」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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