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. 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 |
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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! |
Community New: Easter Egg Hunt Goshen Baptist Church Saturday, April 4 @ 2 p.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served. For more information or an application call 601-382-1179 or email: mainstreetmagee@ gmail.com Teens/Tweens, come test your knowledge of American History in a Quiz Bowl for prizes and bragging rights on Tuesday, April 7 at 10 a.m. Mississippi’s Our Little Miss State Official Pageant will be held at Magee High School in Magee, MS April 17-18, 2026. If you’re interested in competing, please scan the QR code at the top of the flyer or click here https://pci.jotform.co Jeepin' The Block April 25, 2026 starts at 3 p.m. Contact the Chamber to get on the vendor list! We will have many categories this time including most trail ready, muddiest, best overland set up, lights and sound! Donations for the Veterans are being collected now through July 31. The Goal is 250 items. They can be dropped off at the Chamber Office, Monday through Friday. Magee Carnival May 7 - 9 Behind Shoe Show |
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 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! |
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Preschool Story Time Join in the fun with stories, silly songs, and a craft every Wednesday at 10 a.m. on April 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. |
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Lego Club Thursday, April 2, at 3:30 p.m. Come have fun meeting with your friends and building with legos. Homeschool Hangout Tuesday, April 7, at 10 a.m. Test your knowledge of American History by participating in the America 250 Quiz Bowl. This event is open to tweens and teens with questions on American History, and exciting prizes are awarded to participants.  Game NightHave fun playing various games with your family and friends on Thursday, April 16, at 3:30 p.m. Movie Day Thursday, April 23, at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy watching "Zootopia 2." Rating: PG; Production: Universal Pictures.; Duration: 118 minutes. Free Popcorn. |
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Friends of the Magee Public Library will have their meeting on Thursday, April 2, at 1:30 p.m. in the meeting room. They will discuss fundraisers, Library Appreciation Week, and Summer Library Programs. Color Me Calm Saturday, April 11 at 10 a.m. Color until you feel peace and calmness. Movie Day Monday, April 13, at 10 a.m. Enjoy watching "Mission Impossible-The Final Reckoning" Rating: PG-13; Production: Paramount Pictures; Duration: 171 minutes. Free Popcorn. Book Club  Tuesday, April 14, at 12:30 p.m. We will eat a potluck lunch and discuss the book "Confessions of a Southern Beauty Queen" by Julie Hines Mabus. She provides a peek into that world—a world struggling through the civil rights movement, reeling from the death of JFK, and cutting loose with the musical innovations from Memphis and Detroit. -Goodreads.com Garden Wand  Monday, April 20 at 10 a.m.The Garden Wand will make a nice addition to your flower garden. Spots are limited, first-served.  Book Signing Tuesday, April 21 at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come meet John Shivers! He has deep roots in Simpson County, and wrote several books including: the Slop Bucket Mysteries series, Making Room for Christmas, Repossessed, and many more. He will speak and read at 11 a.m. |
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Click here to read last month's blog: - Auto Repair Source
- Neurodiversity Celebration Week - Neurodiversity in the Library
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