All CMRLS Libraries will be closed Friday, February 6, for Team Development. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, February 7, for branches with regular Saturday hours. All CMRLS Libraries will be closed on Monday, February 16, for a federal holiday. Regular Library hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17. Happy Valentine's Day from CMRLS! February is Library Lovers Month! This month celebrates YOU and your love for the library! Tell us why you love the library—whether it is because you were able to study in silence for that big test, it is where you found your next big adventure in that thrill-seeking book, you saved hundreds by using the resources at the library, or you used the computers to help you score that amazing job! This month, be sure to tell your community and elected officials why you LOVE the library and why it is important in your life. 
Every year, children and teens across Mississippi are encouraged to vote for their favorite books in the Magnolia Book Award, with titles grouped into four age categories. Voting takes place in February, so be sure to visit your local library to check out these books and cast your vote! This event aims to foster a love for reading and connect young readers with contemporary literature. Click here to see the nominated books for the year! |
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Knot Your Average Quilters |
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Hey everyone! On February 3rd at 11 a.m., we're going to work on a fun quilt-making project using feed sacks. Don’t forget to bring your own scissors to cut fabric! |
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Library Lovers Month
All Month, During library hours
Puckett Public Library
February is for people who love libraries, so come by and tell everyone why you love your library by filling out a heart!
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Take & Make Craft
All month, During library hours
Puckett Public Library
Pick up one of these super fun Valentine cookie magnet kits! Hurry, they're only available while we have enough!
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February Theme Coloring Sheets
All month, During Library hours
Puckett Public Library
We've got some fun coloring sheets just waiting for someone to come and color them.
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Community Puzzle
All month, During library hours
Puckett Public Library
Our community puzzle is ready, and we'd love for you to stop and hep us put it together!
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A Stickler Valentine by Lane Smith
Stickler, the woodland creature from the mind of award-winning author-illustrator Lane Smith, returns to celebrate Valentine's Day by giving his friends his favorite gift: sticks. A humorous and witty friendship story that encourages kindness and empathy. Stickler, a one-of-a-kind creature made of sticks, is giving his friends Valentine's Day sticks, but none of them are interested in Valentine's sticks. Crow says he prefers fine, shiny things, Beaver likes receiving funny cards, and Wolf doesn't care for Valentine's sticks - they're too small to chew on When Stickler tries to offer Cat a Valentine stick, she does not want one. Hmm... he wonders, Maybe Valentine's Day is not about what Stickler loves, but what others love. Stickler has an idea: he will give Cat a gift he knows she wants. Lane Smith, the award-winning illustrator of Giraffe Problems and The Stinky Cheese Man, presents a story about showing friendship and being thoughtful with humor and wit. Featuring the return of the irresistible Stickler (first seen in A Gift for Nana), this lighthearted picture book celebrates the ways we show kindness and love in gestures big or small.
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Click here to read last month's blog: - 2026 Magnolia Awards
- NoveList Plus
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