The theme for National Library Week 2024 (April 7-13) is Ready, Set, Library! National Library Week is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support. We are super excited about the many events planned for this fun week! Check your library's calendar for a list of fun events!
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Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024 Are you excited about seeing the solar eclipse? Show your library card to get your free solar eclipse viewing glasses!* (while supplies last) Don’t have a CMRLS library card? Sign up for one TODAY! Ask your librarian. *Limit one per library card. Each person requesting a pair must be present with a library card. Available while supplies last.
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Check out NoveList Plus to find your next great book! NoveList Plus is a comprehensive readers’ advisory solution for fiction lovers, linked to the CMRLS catalog.
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Did you know that the library has lift-the-flap books, such as See Inside a Museum by Matthew Oldham? "Explore every corner of a museum -- from grand exhibition galleries to cavernous storerooms and dusty back offices. With lots of illustrations and flaps to lift, this books is packed with fascinating information about the way museums work, how they take care of their most precious exhibits and what goes on behind closed doors." (description inside back cover of book)
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National Library Week Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Create Your Own 2024 Time Capsule Fill out the information sheet, decorate the capsule, and save it in a secret spot! Library Scavenger Hunt Use the clues to find the letters hidden throughout the library. Once you have found all the letters, unscramble them and spell the secret word. Finally, come to the front desk, show us the word, and collect your passport to adventure at the library!
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Mississippi Blood Services Blood Drive Monday, April 8, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stop by the library and donate blood. All donors will receive a free T-shirt. If you are 16 and would like to donate, you will need a signed parent/guardian's consent form. Adult Book Club Wednesday, April 17, 11:00 a.m. Discussing The Sixth Day by Catherine Coulter Senior Citizens' Social Tuesday, April 9, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 11:00 a.m. Seniors gather to play games and socialize
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