Summer Library Programs begin June 2! Fun programs for all ages, reading challenges and prizes = a GREAT summer! Register today for the 2025 Summer Library Program on Beanstack or visit your library for more details! 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! |
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June's theme is COLOR OUR WORLD! Want a chance to display your tiny masterpiece and possibly win a prize? Join one of our workshops or bring in a tiny canvas by June 19 to participate in our Tiny Art Exhibit, where we'll display your work of art to be voted on! The winners of each age category will win a prize that may help you in future artistic endeavors. All materials at the workshops are free, no registration required, but supplies will be first-come, first-serve. Tiny Art Workshop for Adults Monday, June 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Tiny Art Workshop for Kids Monday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room *If you're a parent who attends this one, you can paint yours here as an entry for the adult category! Tiny Art Workshop for Teens Wednesday, June 11 at 3:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Tiny Art Exhibit & Reception Monday, June 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Take a leisurely stroll through the library to admire everyone's works of art up close and vote for your favorites. A People's Choice Award will be given to the top winners in the adult, teen, and children's categories. Tiny refreshments will also be available as you enjoy the art in all their small-scale glory! |
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Lapsit Story Time Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Bring your little one for stories and music. Preschool Story Time Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Join us for Preschool Story Time! There will be stories, music, and a craft. Bring your preschooler and come join the fun! |
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Flowood LEGO Club Tuesday, June 3 & 10 at 4:30 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Calling all LEGO engineers! Get ready to dive into epic building challenges, unleash your creativity with free builds, and take on exciting LEGO themed games! The sky's the limit--let's build something extraordinary! Kids Arts & Crafts Friday, June 20 at 1:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Heather Jennings from the MSU Extension Center will be leading an arts and crafts session for kids, where you can bring your imagination to life through crafts! |
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Messy Art Day Thursday, June 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Since it's the start of our summer library reading programs, we're kicking off the month with a messy art day! Join us in making some fun art pieces at our art stations! Chess Group Thursday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Chess is back for another meetup! We'll be going over the Sicilian openings. Newcomers welcome. Great for finding matches of any and all ages!  Magician Dorian LaChance Thursday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Dorian the Magician is back, and he has a fun Color Our World-themed show planned that will tickle you pink!  Tabletop Roleplaying Game Night Tuesday, June 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room We've done TTRPG Day, now let's try a TTRPG Night! Drop by after work or school, and let's try out a session of a new campaign. If you're a newcomer, this is a great evening to join, since we'll be trying something new to everyone. Dice sets are available for anyone who doesn't have one. Dinosaur Experience Wednesday, June 25 at 4:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Ready to experience dinosaurs in a whole new dimension? Come and see some cool dinosaurs firsthand with Dinosaur Experience, and enjoy a few laughs along the way! Freedom Ranch Thursday, June 26 at 11:00 a.m. in the Large Meeting Room Freedom Ranch is returning with some fun animals to see and interact with close up this summer! You won't want to miss this experience! MS Museum of Art Thursday, June 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Ready to get creative? The MS Museum of Art will be coming to lead a kids' art class in using color and bringing creativity to life!  The Princess Bride Movie Night Monday, June 30 at 6:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Whether you've read the book or not, everyone of all ages is welcome at our screening of the movie The Princess Bride. This one is a tale of true love and high adventure, full of pirates, princesses, giants, and much more! The movie is rated PG and lasts 1h 38m. Popcorn and drinks will be available! |
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Teen Craft Night: Hanging Yarn Art Monday, June 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Hey, teens! Join us for another craft night, as we make fun yarn hanging pieces of art! Teen Craft Night: Doll-making Workshop Part 1 Thursday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Teens, are you curious about the dollmaking process? Have you always wanted to make your own doll? Come join us in the first part of the dollmaking workshop with Kristen Price! She'll teach you the foundational skills to design and create a doll of your own. |
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Create & Connect Tuesday, June 3 & 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Adult crafters: come bring your craft projects and hang out with others like you! We meet twice a month. Get Hooked on Crochet: Color-Change Basics Saturday, June 7 at 1:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Get Hooked on Crochet is coming back for a special color-change basics class. If you've ever wanted to change colors during your crochet project, we'll show you how to do it! If you're still getting the hang of basic crochet stitches, no worries. We can still help you with that. *Registration is required, so please call in, email, or drop by to reserve a spot. All supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself!  Flowood Evening Book Club Monday, June 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Small Conference Room A tale of true love and high adventure! We'll be discussing this classic at our upcoming June meeting. If you love it, drop by for our movie tie-in screening of the 1987 film. We currently have no more physical copies of this book, but it is available on cloudLibrary and hoopla.  Studio to Craft: Silhouette 101 Tuesday, June 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Ready to bring your craft ideas to life? In this hands-on workshop, we'll be going over the Silhouette cutting machine, as well as how to design in Silhouette Studio. Great for beginners who want to start making their own crafts at home, like stickers, decals, and paper crafts! Farmers Market Salsa Showdown: Sweet vs. Savory Saturday, June 14 at 1:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Who says salsa has to be all about tomatoes? Get ready to spice things up with two refreshing, unexpected mixes--one sweet and one savory! Natasha Haynes from the MSU Extension Center will split us into two groups: Team Savory will craft a zesty corn and bean salsa, while Team Sweet will be making a refreshing strawberry and cucumber salsa. No experience needed--just bring your appetite! *Registration is required, so drop by the library, call in, or email to reserve a spot! |
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We will be at the MS Comic Con at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson the weekend of June 20-22 at the CMRLS table! Drop by to say hi, play a VR rhythm game, and be entered into a drawing for a cool prize basket! |
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