All CMRLS Libraries will be closed Friday, February 6, for Team Development. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, February 7, for branches with regular Saturday hours. All CMRLS Libraries will be closed on Monday, February 16, for a federal holiday. Regular Library hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17. Happy Valentine's Day from CMRLS! February is Library Lovers Month! This month celebrates YOU and your love for the library! Tell us why you love the library—whether it is because you were able to study in silence for that big test, it is where you found your next big adventure in that thrill-seeking book, you saved hundreds by using the resources at the library, or you used the computers to help you score that amazing job! This month, be sure to tell your community and elected officials why you LOVE the library and why it is important in your life. 
Every year, children and teens across Mississippi are encouraged to vote for their favorite books in the Magnolia Book Award, with titles grouped into four age categories. Voting takes place in February, so be sure to visit your local library to check out these books and cast your vote! This event aims to foster a love for reading and connect young readers with contemporary literature. Click here to see the nominated books for the year! |
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Sandhill February Events
February 12 at 3:00 p.m. Craft Corner. Make a Valentine craft. Library Lovers Month: Let's show the love! Stop by and fill out what you love most about your library. All month long, take a chance at the guessing jar to win contents. Community Puzzle is out all month. Stop in and help piece the puzzle together. |
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Grumpy monkey Valentine gross-out
by Suzanne Lang
Thinking Valentine's Day is the grossest holiday, Jim Panzee is proven wrong when he learns there are different types of valentines and many kinds of love. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Little Blue Truck's Valentine by Alice Schertle
Spread the love with Little Blue Truck--a perfect Valentine's Day read-aloud in this best-selling series!
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Four Stupid Cupids
by Gregory Maguire
When four reckless mythical flying babies break loose from the ancient urn Fawn's aunt sent her from Greece, the boys in Fawn's class squirm in their seats -- and the girls start scheming. With help from these cupids, the members of the all-girl Tattletales Club could make this Valentine's Day a memorable one for their heartbroken teacher, Miss Earth. Little do they know just how crazy Valentine's Day will be, now that four cupids with rusty shooting skills are on the case!
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You have a match
by Emma Lord
"A new love, a secret sister, and a summer she'll never forget. From the beloved author of Tweet Cute comes Emma Lord's You Have a Match, a hilarious and heartfelt novel of romance, sisterhood, and friendship... When Abby signs up for a DNA service, it'smainly to give her friend and secret love interest, Leo, a nudge. After all, she knows who she is already: Avid photographer. Injury-prone tree climber. Best friend to Leo and Connie...although ever since the B.E.I. (Big Embarrassing Incident) with Leo, things have been awkward on that front. But she didn't know she's a younger sister. When the DNA service reveals Abby has a secret sister, shimmery-haired Instagram star Savannah Tully, it's hard to believe they're from the same planet, never mind the same parents - especially considering Savannah, queen of green smoothies, is only a year and a half older than Abby herself. The logical course of action? Meet up at summer camp (obviously) and figure out why Abby's parents gave Savvy up for adoption. But there are complications: Savvy is a rigid rule-follower and total narc. Leo is the camp's co-chef, putting Abby's growing feelings for him on blast. And her parents have a secret that threatens to unravel everything. But part of life is showing up, leaning in, and learning to fit all your awkward pieces together. Because sometimes, the hardest things can also be the best ones"
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The Lost Book of First Loves by Raeanne Thayne
Raised by her literary icon father Carson Wells, Alison Wells always felt loved, even though her mother died when she was a teen. But when she takes a DNA test on a whim and discovers she has a sister she never knew about, it's clear there are things her father didn't tell her before he died. Determined to meet Juniper--her half sister--and unravel the truth of what happened all those years ago, Ali finds herself taking a job as Juniper's intern. She'll eventually figure out a way to tell Juniper the truth of their relationship. But she never could have imagined what would happen next--
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Jessica's News
Is love in the air? Of course it is, we are in love with our newest family member. I had a patron that was needing to find a new home for a kitten she rescued. He is the sweetest little thing! He is adapting well to Sam and Daisy. Meet Twea, our little curious and chaotic kitty.  |
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Click here to read last month's blog: - 2026 Magnolia Awards
- NoveList Plus
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