Raleigh Library Newsletter                     
November 2026
All CMRLS Libraries and the Administrative Office will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in observance of the federal holiday, Veterans Day. Regular library hours will resume Thursday, November 12. Digital media and resources can be found 24/7 on our website.

 
All CMRLS Libraries and the Administrative Office will be closed on Thursday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular library hours will resume on Friday, November 27.
Digital media and resources can be found 24/7 on our website.
 

 
November is Picture Book Month! Celebrate this month by stopping by the library and enjoying a picture book! Find one today in our new catalog! 
 
Did you know you can also find digital picture books on Comics Plus? 

NEA Big Read with CMRLS: Stories of Us Continues!

The fun isn’t over yet! NEA Big Read with CMRLS: Stories of Us continues through November and December with programs and activities for all ages. Stop by one of our CMRLS libraries and join us as we explore stories, dreams, community, and the American experience together.
Be sure to check out the “What is NEA Big Read?” information below for a quick refresher—and then come be part of the story!
 
What is NEA Big Read?
The NEA Big Read is a national reading program by the National Endowment for the Arts, run in partnership with Arts Midwest, that funds community-wide reading events built around a selected book. The book chosen for our community is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
These programs are free and open to the public and will continue through the end of the year. We will also be giving away free copies of The Great Gatsby, so stop by and pick up a copy!
 
To read more about CMRLS receiving the grant, visit:
https://cmrlslibrarynews.blogspot.com/
National Endowment for the Arts Big Read
Preschool Story Time
Join us every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. as we read books, sing songs, and make crafts.
K-4th Grade, Tween, and Teen
All K-4th grade, join us on November 13 at 03:30 p.m. for a movie and popcorn.
Mulan II
Rated G
Runtime 80 minutes 
Production Walt Disney Pictures
Colorful Toy Blocks On Yellow Background
Hey Builders! Calling all Tweens (10-12 years old), join the Lego Club on November 23 at 03:30 p.m. Be creative and make friends.
All Teens (13-18 years old), join us as we play Mississippi- Opoly. This is a fun game to celebrate the Magnolia State and eat
pizza on November 25 at 03:30 p.m.
Adult, Senior Adults, and Family
Senior Adults (55+ years old), join the Golden Hues Coloring Group on November 12 at 02:00 p.m. for relaxing fun. 
NEA Big Read with CMRLS: Stories of Us-
The Great Gatsby Coloring Book
Coloring pages and supplies will be provided.
NEA Big Read with CMRLS: Stories of Us
Join us on Saturday, November 14 at 09:30 A.M. for
The Great Gatsby Movie Morning to enjoy a movie
and popcorn.
The Great Gatsby 
Rated PG-13
Runtime 142 minutes
Production Warner Brothers 
Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston
Join us on November 17 at 02:00 p.m. as we discuss the
selection of the month in Raleigh Reads Adult Book Club. 
Anatomy of an Alibi
Bring your family as we play Bingo for Books on November 19
at 03:00 p.m. We will have books for all ages. 
We will be giving away copies of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
THE GREAT GATSBY by F. Scott Fitzgerald
 
Get ready to explore, experiment, create, and discover at our county-wide STEAM Festival! Join us for an exciting day filled with hands-on activities, interactive experiments, demonstrations, and challenges celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
 
Taylorsville Library
November 5 at 4:00 p.m.
Floyd J. Robinson Memorial Library
P.O. Box 266 | 150 Main St., Raleigh, Mississippi 39153
601-782-4277
https://cmrls.lib.ms.us/cmrlsbranches/raleigh