Memphis Public Library

05/15/2026

Three Full Moons.
Three completely different moods.

A rare Blue Moon to close out May…
the warm glow of the Strawberry Moon in June…
and the golden Buck Moon rising deep into summer in July.

-- Mark these nights:
• May 31 : Blue Moon
• June 29 : Strawberry Moon 🍓
• July 29 : Buck Moon 🦌

Each Moon carries a story tied to the changing seasons from blooming fields to growing antlers and the rare rhythm of an extra full moon lighting the sky.

Most people will forget these dates.
The ones who look up won’t.

05/14/2026

❤️Let them be little❤️

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Nonreaders don't understand how many things book lovers accomplish as we turn the pages. We're quite the problem solvers. 😉😆

05/14/2026

Do you keep track of how many books you read? If so, how do you keep track?

05/14/2026

Read to me so I learn...
Teach me to read...
And I'll live happily ever after.

04/28/2026

A COMET IS RETURNING THIS WEEK ☄️✨

Get ready for one of the most incredible skywatching moments of 2026.
Comet C/2025 R3 (PANSTARRS) an ancient traveler from the far outer Solar System is making a rare pass near Earth. This icy visitor may not have entered our skies since the time early humans walked the planet.
Now, after roughly 170,000 years, it returns.
-Closest Approach: April 26–27, 2026
-Passing about 44 million miles from Earth
- Best Viewing Time: 60–90 minutes before sunrise
- Where to Look: Low on the eastern horizon
As sunlight warms the comet, dust and gas stream behind it, creating the glowing tail that has inspired wonder for centuries.
Think about that for a moment…
The last time this comet passed by, there were no cities, no phones, no written history.
Now it returns to a world full of lights waiting for someone to look up.
- Find a dark location
- Let your eyes adjust
- Be patient with the horizon

💬 If you saw this comet, what would you wish for?

04/28/2026

TWO FULL MOONS IN ONE MONTH… AND MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW IT

May 2026 is bringing a rare lunar story from beginning to end.

The month opens with the radiant Flower Moon on May 1 named for the explosion of spring blossoms and nature fully awakening.

Then, as May closes, the sky delivers something far rarer…

On May 31, a Blue Moon rises the second Full Moon in a single calendar month. A phrase many know… but few ever witness.

-May 1 : Flower Moon
A symbol of growth, renewal, and brighter days ahead.

-May 31 : Blue Moon
A rare celestial finale that won’t happen again soon.

-Two Full Moons.
One month.
One chance to remember where you were when the sky did something special.

Some people will hear about it later.
Others will step outside and live it.