Raleigh Library Newsletter                     
June 2026
Summer Library Programs
begin June 1!
 
Visit out online calendar to see what fun things are happening at your library!
 
 
 
Get those summer reading lists completed early and keep up with your reads using Beanstack! Think of this free app as a Fitbit for reading! Earn badges, meet goals throughout the year and watch for challenges and prizes. You can even pair it with your Alexa!
Read Every Day in June – Win an iPad!
Join the Central Mississippi Regional Library System Summer Library Program Challenge and build a daily reading habit this summer!
  • Read every day in June
  • Every 3 days you read = 1 entry into your branch prize drawing! (Prizes vary by branch and may be first come, first served.)
  • Read all 30 days and be entered to win an iPad!
  • CMRLS Staff and immediate family are not eligible to win.
We will award 5 iPads, one winner from
each age group:
  • Preschool
  • K–4th Grade
  • Tweens (5th–8th Grade)
  • Teens (9th–12th Grade)
  • Adults
Challenge Dates: June 1–30
Register at your local CMRLS library branch.
The more you read, the more chances you have to win! Start your reading streak and make this your best summer yet.
 
Preschool Story Time
Join us for Preschool Story Time every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.
Our themes for June will be:
June 02, 2026- Beach
June 09, 2026- Sun
June 16, 2026- Dinosaur
June 23, 2026- Ice Cream
June 30, 2026- Happy Birthday USA!
 
 
K-4th Grade/ Family
Join us Friday, June 12, 2026, at 03:30 p.m. for a movie and 
popcorn. Popcorn and drinks will be provided by Raleigh Friends
of the Library. Our movie for June will be:
Night at the Museum
Rated PG
Runtime 108 minutes
Production 20th Century Fox
 
 
Join us on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 03:00 p.m.  for 
Bingo for Books. We have book selections for all ages.
 
Unearth a Story 
On Monday, June 01, 2026, at 04:00 p.m., we will be kicking off the Summer Library Program. We will have the Dino Adventure Show.
We hope you are ready for some fun learning about new things in June happening at Raleigh Public Library.
On Monday, June 08, 2026, at 04:00 p.m., we will have The Science Museum. 
 
On Monday, June 15, 2026, at 04:00 p.m., we will enjoy our favorite Magician, Dorian LaChance. 
 
On Monday, June 22, 2026, at 04:00 p.m., we will have  
The City of Raleigh Officer and Our K-9 Officer.
They will be showing you how they protect your community.
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On Monday, June 29, 2026, at 04:00 p.m., we will have fun
Dinosaur activities and games. Icons - Triceratops - Purple
 
 
Adult & Senior Adult
 Join us on Friday, June 05, 2026, at 03:00 p.m. as 
Anna Grace Carter from the Smith County MSU Extension will hold 
a Charcuterie Board Workshop. Look forward to seeing you.
Join us on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 02:00 p.m. for 
Cozy Crafters. Join us as we learn and enjoy each 
other's company.
Woman Crocheting a Blanket
 
Join us for the Raleigh Reads Book Club on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 03:00 p.m. We will be discussing the selection of the 
month. Our selection for June will be:
Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald
Come by the Raleigh Public Library and pick up a copy to enjoy.
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald
 
Join us on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 02:00 p.m. when 
Charlotte Web of the Smith County Genealogy Society will
show you "How to Trace Your Roots."
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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