Cossitt's 132 Year Anniversary
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 11am - 3pm
Location
Cossitt/Downtown Library
33 South Front
Details

132 years ago, the Cossitt library opened as the first public library in the city of Memphis thanks to Fredrick Cossitt. A century and a quarter later, that has grown into Memphis Public Libraries with 18 open branches and counting. Come join us in celebrating the history of Cossitt and the future of libraries and public spaces.
This will event will include:
- The History of Cossitt and Public Libraries in Memphis with Ena Esco
- A Conversation on The Future of Libraries
- Family Events
- And much, much more
Special Notes
Photograph Notice
This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.