Raleigh Library Newsletter                     
January 2026
 
 
CMRLS Libraries and the Administrative Office will close Wednesday, December 31 at 4:00 p.m. and remain closed throughout January 4 for the New Year's holiday. Regular library hours will resume Monday, January 5.
 
 
CMRLS Libraries will also be closed Monday, January 19 for the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Regular library hours will resume Tuesday, January 20. 
 
Digital media and resources can be found 24/7 on our website.
 
New year, new you! 
Is your resolution for 2025 to be healthier? 
Are you looking for health and wellness information for yourself or your family?
 
Let us help! CMRLS provides free access to Consumer Health Complete, a research database from EBSCO. This database contains content for consumers of all ages on a variety of important health topics, such as addiction, mental health, teen health and more.
 
 
 
Also included are full articles from top health journals and magazines, health reference e-books, evidence-based health reports and medical images and diagrams. Visit Consumer Health Complete today by clicking here!
 
 CMRLS also offers several health related magazines on our new eMagazine platform, cloudLibrary NewsStand! Be sure to check them out today to help you accomplish your New Year's resolution! 
 
The fun begins January 1st! Whether you're catching up on your TBR pile, exploring new stories, or reading together as a family, this challenge is the perfect way to keep the pages turning all winter long. Don't miss out - sign up on Beanstack, read on, and make this
winter one to remember!
 
The more you read and log in Beanstack, the more chances you have to win a $50 gift card! Register for the Beanstack Winter Reading Challenge before December 31 and have your fines forgiven. Register by clicking here. Remember to let staff know once you have registered so your fines can be forgiven.
Preschool Story Time
Join us for Preschool Story Time every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.
Our themes for January will be:
January 06, 2026- Dinosaurs
January 13, 2026- Pizza
January 20, 2026- Penguin
January 27, 2026- Snow
K-4th grades/Family
Join us Friday, January 09, 2026, at 03:30 p.m. for a movie and popcorn. Popcorn and drinks will be provided by the Raleigh Friends of the Library.
 
 
Join us on January 15, 2026, at 03:00 p.m. for Bingo for Books. We have an assortment of books for all ages. 
Adult & Senior Adult
On January 08, 2026, at 02:00 p.m., we will have the Cozy 
Craft Crochet. We will have Tina Parrish to instruct us on this
relaxing craft. Join us as we learn and enjoy each other's company.
Bring your projects with you to share with the other crafters.
On January 20, 2026, at 03:00 p.m. for 
Raleigh Reads Book Club. We will be discussing the 
book of the month. Our selection for January will be:
Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah
Come by the Raleigh Public Library and pick up your copy to enjoy:
Magic Hour
Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah
 
Click here to read last month's blog: 
  • Freegal Music
  • Resume Builder
Floyd J. Robinson Memorial Library
P.O. Box 266 | 150 Main St., Raleigh, Mississippi 39153
601-782-4277

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