Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with us on March 2-6 for Read Across America Week! Whether you attend a program at one of our libraries or read a book today, lets celebrate!  Happy St. Patrick's Day! Are you excited to celebrate this Irish holiday! We have you covered with a variety of materials! Interested in:
Prepare for your ACT and state test using Ebsco's LearningExpress Library! It features online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certification and licensure exam prep, college and grad school entrance test prep, GED® test prep, and more! All free with your library card! |
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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, March 24 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! Homeschool STEAM Explorers Wednesday, March 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Hello, homeschool explorers! Get ready to spark your curiosity and ignite your creativity, as we dive into a world of STEAM-powered discovery with stories, experiments, and more! Pop Up Robotics STEAM Story Time Thursday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room This special one-time story time mixes imagination, building, and creativity! We’ll read an interactive story together, then jump into a simple robotics activity inspired by the tale. Kids will experiment with movement, problem-solving, and cause-and-effect, and wrap up with a fun craft connected to the story’s theme. |
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Tabletop Roleplaying Game Night Monday, March 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Tabletop roleplaying games are games traditionally played with pen, paper, and dice. Players create characters, take on challenges with combat or social skills, and collaboratively shape a story. We meet once a month, and new players are always welcome! If you're a DM and would like to participate, let us know, so we can help get you set up! Painting Wood Gnome Ornaments Saturday, March 21 at 1:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Get ready for some gnome-tastic fun! Families are invited to paint wooden gnome ornaments and bring these silly, charming characters to life with bright colors and creative designs. Mix, match, and make your gnome totally unique—no painting skills needed. All supplies are provided, and everyone leaves with a happy little gnome to decorate your home or gift to someone special. |
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Teen Anime Club Saturday, March 7 at 1:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Calling all anime fans! Teen Anime Club is your chance to kick back, meet other anime lovers, and enjoy some episodes from your favorite shows. We’ll watch anime and enjoy snacks while hanging out in a fun, relaxed space. Come as you are or bring a friend—no expert knowledge required! Doll-Making Workshop with Kristen Price Monday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the Small Conference Room Learn how to securely attach the head, arms, and legs, and shape your doll for a solid, well-balanced form. With step-by-step guidance from Kristen Price, you’ll transform your handmade pieces into a fully assembled doll that’s ready for the next stage. All materials are provided—just bring your creativity! If you took your doll parts home from previous parts, bring those too! |
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Create & Connect Tuesdays, March 17 & 31 at 6:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Fellow adult crafters: bring a project you're working on and drop by! If you happen not to have a craft you're working on, feel free to do some origami flowers with us. We have two meetups a month! Flowood Evening Book Club Monday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Small Conference Room Our next book discussion will be for Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir! This is a fast-paced sci-fi adventure with a sense of humor, and it has something for everyone! The movie adaptation releases on March 20, and we're planning on an unofficial meetup to see it. For details on that, feel free to contact us at the Flowood Library! As always, check cloudLibrary and hoopla for audio and eBook versions of Project Hail Mary. We have multiple physical copies at our branch!  3D Modeling to 3D Print for Beginners Saturday, March 28 at 1:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room If you're an adult interested in 3D printing but aren't sure where to begin making your own models to print, this is a great place to start! Milo Babbs, an experienced 3D print hobbyist, will be dropping by to show you how it works, particularly with the program FreeCAD. No experience is required; it's easier than you think! |
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Tech Help Hour Wednesday, March 4 at 2:30 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room Need a little help learning how to use a computer or a new smartphone? Have another tech-related question or issue? Drop by for our Tech Help Hour for some one-on-one assistance, such as signing up for an email or social media, learning new apps, using library resources, and more. All you need to do is bring your device! Please note: While we are excited to offer any assistance we can, we cannot repair hardware or fill out any online forms for you. |
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Something to look forward to next month!
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Cherry Blossom Season Late February - End of May Starting in early March, our library will be decorated with cherry blossom trees, decorated by our library staff! Some of the origami flowers were also made by our local crafters in our Create & Connect group! Feel free to drop by and take pictures with our little slice of Washington D.C. and Japan here at the Flowood Library. Freedom Riders Exhibit March - May Drop by the Flowood Library to learn about the Freedom Riders and their amazing story of protest against segregation! This exhibit was loaned to us by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History as part of a traveling exhibit. Thank you, MDAH! Also, don't forget to sign our guestbook at the exhibit while you're here and let us know the most interesting thing you learned to be entered into a drawing for a Barnes & Noble gift card! |
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Click here to read last month's blog: - Library Lovers Month
- Freading
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