Memphis Public Libraries state Metro grant
At a glance
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- What: a resolution to accept and appropriate a $430,500 state Metro grant for library collections.
- Where it stands: approved by voice vote at the 10/20/2026 Libraries Committee.
- Next: full council vote.
Details
- Funds support the collection of Memphis Public Libraries, almost 2 million items on a shared system with next-day shipping between branches.
- The director said e-book licenses cost more than double a physical book for a limited time; roughly 100,000 items are available electronically.
- Moved and seconded; the ayes had it.
Sources
- 2026-10-20 - City Council Committees (committee-day video, 10/20/2026)
- https://memphistn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/October-20-Committee-Agenda-final-as-of-10.15.16.pdf
Discussion time
About 3 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 - City Council Committees | 3 |
Log
- 2026-10-20 - City Council Committees — Approved by voice vote in committee.