Richland Library Newsletter                     
May 2025
All CMRLS Libraries
will be closed
Monday, May 26,
for the
National Memorial
Day Holiday.
Regular library hours
will resume on
Tuesday, May 27.
Have a safe
and happy holiday!
 
 
Summer Library Programs
begin June 2!
 
Pre-registration begins May 19. Pre-register on Beanstack or visit your library for more details! 
 
 
Celebrate Children's Book Week on May 5-11! "Children’s Book Week was launched in 1919 and is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country" (Every Child A Reader, 2025). Check out all the books your library has to offer using our catalog!
 
 
 
 
Word Games
 
At the Richland Library we have a ongoing passive program, where you can use magnetic letters to form words and phrases. If you are in the area and need something fun to do, stop by and see how many words you can come up with.
 
 If you enjoyed "The House in the pines" by Ana Reyes, you may enjoy one of these books:
 
 
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Birth to 12 years
Preschool Story Time
 Preschool Story Time is every Monday at 11:00 am. We will have books, songs and a craft at each program.  The theme's for the month of May are listed below:
 
May  5     Busy Bees
May 12     Caterpillars
May 19     Butterfly
May 26     Library Closed
 
Family Night
Family Movie Night
 
Family Movie Night will be on Thursday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m. We will be watching Paramount Pictures "IF". The runtime is 104 minutes and the movie is rated PG.  You are welcome to bring your own refreshment for the movie. 
 
 
Family Craft Night
 
Family Craft Night will be on Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m. We will be using saucers for clay pots and using moss and miniature figures to create beautiful fairy gardens.  If you would like to bring your own embellishments, you are welcome to do so or you can choose from our selection.  This program requires advance registration. You may register for this program by calling the Richland Library at 601-932-1846 or email Dewayne Hellums at ribm@cmrls.lib.ms.us
 
 
 
Adult & Senior Adult
 
Richland Writer's Group
 
Richland Writer's Group will meet on Monday, May 5 at 6:00 p.m. Are you an aspiring writer looking to connect with other local writers and discuss the craft of writing? Join us for our Richland Writer's Group. Our group meets regularly to share our writing, discuss writing techniques, and provide feedback and support to each other. Whether you are a seasoned writer or just starting out, our group is a great place to connect with other writers and improve your skills. Our group is open to writers of all genres and skill levels. Whether you write fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or something in between, you are sure to find other writers who share your interest and can provide valuable feedback and support. Be a part of our thriving writing community? We can't wait to meet you and learn from each other's writing experiences. 
 
Richland Book Club
 
Richland Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, May 22 at 6:00 p.m. Members will agree on a book and read it beforehand. After everyone has finished, the group will meet up to discuss what they thought about the book. Since everyone has their own perspective, a book club meeting allows for a healthy flow of insights, in an open and friendly environment. People can openly express their thoughts and broaden their understanding of a particular book. 
 
 
 
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Richland Public Library
370 Scarbrough St., Richland, Mississippi 39218
601-932-1846

https://cmrls.lib.ms.us/cmrlsbranches/richland