 All CMRLS Libraries and the Administrative Office will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in observance of the federal holiday, Veterans Day. Regular library hours will resume Thursday, November 12. Digital media and resources can be found 24/7 on our website. All CMRLS Libraries and the Administrative Office will be closed on Thursday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular library hours will resume on Friday, November 27. Digital media and resources can be found 24/7 on our website. November is Picture Book Month! Celebrate this month by stopping by the library and enjoying a picture book! Find one today in our new catalog! Did you know you can also find digital picture books on Comics Plus? A special thank you to the children at our monthly programs who picked these beautiful spider lilies for the library. What a gorgeous fall bouquet that I was able to share with all the other library patrons! |
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NEA Big Read with CMRLS: Stories of Us Continues!
The fun isn’t over yet! NEA Big Read with CMRLS: Stories of Us continues through November and December with programs and activities for all ages. Stop by one of our CMRLS libraries and join us as we explore stories, dreams, community, and the American experience together.
Be sure to check out the “What is NEA Big Read?” information below for a quick refresher—and then come be part of the story!
What is NEA Big Read?
The NEA Big Read is a national reading program by the National Endowment for the Arts, run in partnership with Arts Midwest, that funds community-wide reading events built around a selected book. The book chosen for our community is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
These programs are free and open to the public and will continue through the end of the year. We will also be giving away free copies of The Great Gatsby, so stop by and pick up a copy!
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Little Lake Readers Wednesday, November 4 at 10:30 a.m. This month's theme is construction. |
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Back Room Creation Station Wednesday, November 4 at 10:30 a.m. This month Tina Mabry will be teaching how to make and decorate pine cone trees. |
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Science Explorer Day Tuesday, November 10 at 5 p.m. at Forest Public Library Join us as our county libraries get together to host a fun evening of science for the whole family. There will be stations set up around the library for you to explore different types of science through hands-on learning. While you're at a station, get your passport stickered to turn in for a prize drawing. |
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Silent Auction for Summer Reading November 5-19 Get a head start on the holidays with exciting auction items and delicious baked goods! Every bid helps make our summer programs bigger and better. Even the kids can join the fun with a special kids’ table! Come support the library, find something fun, and make a difference in our community! |
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NEA Big Read with CMRLS: Stories of Us-Golden Gathering Cheers to the 20s! Thursday, November 19 at 11 a.m.
Enjoy some Gatsby-themed fun with Roaring 20s trivia and delicious mocktails. A light lunch will also be provided. |
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