Raleigh Library Newsletter                     
May 2026
All CMRLS Libraries will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26. Have a safe and happy holiday!

USA American Flag With Poppy Flowers

 
Summer Library Programs begin June 1!
 
Pre-registration begins May 11.
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!
 
 
Preschool Story Time
Join us for Preschool Story Time every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.
Our themes for May will be:
May 05, 2026 - Flowers
May 12, 2026 - Mothers
May 19, 2026 - Bugs
May 26, 2026 - Pets
 
 
K-4th Grade/ Family
Join us on Friday, May 08, 2026, at 3:30 for a movie and popcorn!
Popcorn and drinks will be provided by Raleigh Friends of the Library. Our movie for May will be:
The Land Before Time 
Rated G
Runtime 69 minutes
Production Universal Studios
Join us on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 03:00 p.m. for
Game Day Fun. We have an assortment of board games, 
corn hole, bowling, and much more. 
Backgrounds - Games Day Corner Icons
 
 
 
 
Adult & Senior Adult
Join us on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 02:00 p.m.  for
Cozy Crafters. Join us as we learn something new and enjoy 
each other's company.
Join us on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 03:00 p.m. for
Raleigh Reads Book Club. Our selection for May will be:
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
 
Get ready to DIG into adventure! 
CMRLS Summer Library Programs are HERE, and this year we’re unearthing stories like never before! 
Join us for our county-wide kickoff events featuring The Dinosaur Experience — a roaring good time for all ages!
📍 Smith County Multipurpose Building - May 19, 4:00 p.m.
Come see your librarians and your friends at your local event! You will be able to sign up for our Summer Reading Program at this event!
 
 
 
Click here to read last month's blog:
  • National Library Month
  • Special Kits at CMRLS
Floyd J. Robinson Memorial Library
P.O. Box 266 | 150 Main St., Raleigh, Mississippi 39153
601-782-4277

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