National Library Week April 7-13, 2019 Note from Director Mara Villa Polk: National Library Week is an AWESOME way to celebrate libraries. CMRLS offers many different types of programs for everyone. As the Director I thank you for supporting our libraries. Also, if you haven't visited us in a while, check us out today! Monday, April 8: State of America's Libraries Report released, including Top Ten Frequently Challenged Books of 2018. Tuesday, April 9: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. #nlwd19 Wednesday, April 10: National Bookmobile Day, a day to recognize the contributions of our nation's bookmobiles and the dedicated professionals who make high-quality bookmobile outreach possible in their communities. #BookmobileDay2019 CMRLS Libraries will be closed Monday, April 29, for Team Development. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, April 30.
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Teen DIY: Sewing Monday, April 15, 3:30 pm Beginner sewing for teens. Space is limited so call to reserve your spot!
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SCOTT COUNTY READS: Mississippi Author Michael Farris Smith Tuesday, April 9, 6:00 pm Meeting Room The Forest Public Library is hosting the Second Annual County-Wide Event for National Library Week with an author appearance by Mississippi's own Michael Farris Smith. He will be talking about his latest book, The Fighter and signing books. If you haven't read one of his books yet, find one at your local library and check one out! His writing is critically acclaimed by reviewers and readers across the nation! Brought to you by the public libraries of Forest, Morton, Lake, and Sebastopol.
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Thursday Theater
Thursday, April 4, 10:00 am
Event Location
God Bless the Broken Road, Lions Gate Films; (PG). 113 minutes.
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BYOM Wednesday, April 10, 9:30 am Bring Your Own Machine and join us for our monthly sewing group.
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Dominoes Day Monday, April 22, 1:30 pm Come by for a friendly game of dominoes.
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