Florence Library Newsletter                     
April 2026
All CMRLS Libraries will be closed April 24, 2026, for Team Development. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, April 25, for branches with regular Saturday hours.
 
Portrait of a Young Kid in the Library
Join us for these celebration days during National Library Week! 
 
Monday, April 10: Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read. 
 
Tuesday, April 21: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers.
 
Wednesday, April 22: National Library Outreach Day, a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons needs where they are.
 
Thursday, April 23: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries 
Mechanic With Tool
April is Car Care Month!
 
Did you know that our library provides access to a wealth of information to help you diagnose, repair and maintain your car or truck?
 
Get into gear with a reliable do-it-yourself auto repair resource!
 
If you’re looking to perform a repair or service to your vehicle, Auto Repair Source has all the information you need. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), and you can use it to help you diagnose, repair and maintain your car, truck or SUV. You can also take this valuable resource on the road — it’s designed for devices such as laptops and tablets! 
 
Log in to EBSCO's Auto Repair Source to get started today! 
 
 
 
April 19-25 is National Library Week!
This year's theme is "Find Your Joy" and features Honorary Chair Mychal Threets, new host of children's program "Reading Rainbow!" 
 
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 and are celebrating all month long with a CMRLS Library Crawl, a fun month-long event where participants visit different libraries and collect stamps in a passport while exploring programs, resources, and communities!
Stamps = entries for some exciting prizes!!
Check your library's calendar for a list of fun events!
Birth - 5 years
 
 We had fun celebrating Read Across America week!
 
Preschool Story Time
Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.
 
Story Time is designed to introduce young children to the wonderful world of books. Each week we have music, stories, and a craft all centered around one theme.
K - 4th Grade
Acorn Adventures
April 14 at 3:30 p.m.
K - 4th grade
 
We will be making birdhouses to welcome in Spring.
Teens and Tweens
 
 
 
Book Bedazzling
April 23 at 5:00 p.m.
Tweens and Teens
 
Bring your favorite book or pick one from our book sale room and have fun bedazzling it.
Adult & Senior Adult
 
Stack of Orange Pink and Purple Books
After Hours Book Club
April 6 at 6:00 p.m.
 
Each month, our book club selects two titles to explore. Read one or dive into both - then join us for a lively discussion and to pick up your selections for the coming month. Must be 18+
 
 
 
 
Paint Night
April 27 at 5:15 p.m.
Adults
 
Mrs. Michele will be back for another fun paint night. Spots are limited, so call or come by to reserve yours today. Asking $5 donation per person.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
 
Families
 
Homeschool Hangout
April 10 at 1:30 p.m.
 
We will be making beaded bookmarks.
 
 
Mrs. Alison shows off the book she won at our last bingo.
 
Bingo
April 20 at 5:30 p.m.
 
Join us for Bingo and popcorn. All ages welcome!
 
Click here to read last month's blog:
  • Auto Repair Source
  • Neurodiversity Celebration Week - Neurodiversity in the Library
Florence Public Library
115 W. Main St., Florence, Mississippi 39073
601-845-6032
https://cmrls.lib.ms.us/cmrlsbranches/florence