The Memphis Public Library and Information Center serves about 830,000 residents in Memphis City, Shelby County. The 1893-founded library holds more than 1.5 million books and circulates more than 1.6 million items annually. In addition to providing standard library services, the library has a wealth of resources, offers continuing education classes in a variety of subjects, including hairstyles, culinary arts, the visual arts, printing, languages, and more.