The Memphis Public Library and Information Center joins the National Council of Teachers of English to celebrate African American Writers Sunday, February 26 at

10:00 am at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. During the read-in children of all ages can participate in reading selections from the 2012 Coretta Scott King award books, along with a few old favorites from authors like the McKissacks and Virginia Hamilton.

 For more information, call 415-2739.

 Click here to read more about the national African American Read-In event.

 Information provided by Memphis Public Library and Information Center

A cast of Memphis women will perform Eve Ensler's award-winning The Vagina Monologues at Circuit Playhouse on February 9-11th to benefit Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m., but doors open at 6:00 p.m. to give audience members time to mix and mingle with the hosts and Planned Parenthood staff.

This year's performances feature new monologues and nine brand new cast members! It's The Vagina Monologues as you've never seen it--funny, shocking, irreverent, touching, heartbreaking, real and raw.

Tickets are $15 for general admission and $12 for students (you will need to present student ID with your ticket on the night of the show). Tickets can be purchased on line here. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Groups are welcome!