National Library Week April 7-13, 2019 Note from Director Mara Villa Polk: National Library Week is an AWESOME way to celebrate libraries. CMRLS offers many different types of programs for everyone. As the Director I thank you for supporting our libraries. Also, if you haven't visited us in a while, check us out today! Monday, April 8: State of America's Libraries Report released, including Top Ten Frequently Challenged Books of 2018. Tuesday, April 9: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. #nlwd19 Wednesday, April 10: National Bookmobile Day, a day to recognize the contributions of our nation's bookmobiles and the dedicated professionals who make high-quality bookmobile outreach possible in their communities. #BookmobileDay2019
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Mother Goose Lapsit
Mondays, 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM
Story time for children up to three years old. This month's themes include Bunny! Bees and Caterpillars!, Easter, and Butterflies.
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Peek-A-Boo Baby
Peek-A-Boo Baby, Tuesdays, 10:30 AM
Babies to 16 months
Join Ms. Emmy for a fun time singing songs, reading stories, and developing fine motor skills through finger plays. This month's themes are: Spring, Helper Friend, Easter, Antonyms with Dinosaurs and Counting Fingers.
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Kids' Hour
Tuesdays, 3:30 pm
Story Time Room
Story Time for children in kindergarten to sixth grade. This month's themes are Rainbows, National Library Week, Easter, Fables and Cinco de Mayo.
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Preschool Story Time
Every Wednesday, 10:30 AM Every Thursday, 10:30 AM For children ages 3 to 6 yrs Ms. Eleanor hosts a fun filled story time every Wednesday and Thursday mornings! Come join us for songs, stories, and work on a neat craft that you get to keep! This month's themes are: Bunnies, Art, Easter, and Butterflies.
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Family Story Time
Saturday, April 13, 10:30 am
Story Time for the entire family. Enjoy stories, music, crafts, and snacks. Our theme this month will be Easter.
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Teen Night: Cupcake Wars
Thursday, April 25, 6:30 pm
Teens will be cooking again this month. No competition this time, just get ready to make some pizza rolls!
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MISSISSIPPI SWING BAND Back for an Encore Presentation! Monday, April 8, 6:30 PM Hor d'oeuvres served from 6:00 PM to 6:30PM Music to begin at 6:30 PM This Open House celebration will commemorate National Library Week April 8-13, 2019 This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of Flowood Library! Puzzle Day April 9, 2019, 9:00-5:00 p.m. Enjoy puzzle day in the Reference area at the Flowood Library. Challenge yourself to assemble a puzzle in record time. Game Day April 10, 2019, 9:00-5:00 p.m. Enjoy game day in the Reference area at the Flowood Library. Select your game from an assortment of games. Classic Movie Night April 11, 2019, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Celebrate National Library Week with a viewing of "The Book Club" (PG-13, 1h 44min). Bring your own drinks. Popcorn will be sold for 25 cents a bag by the Friends of the Flowood Library. Tai Chi for Better Health Saturday, April 12, 2019 9:00-10:00 a.m. Some benefits of Tai Chi Improves Circulation Improves Balance Reduce Stress Builds Muscle Strength Improves Flexibility Improves Posture This Special Introductory Workshop is Free & Designed for Beginners. Please Preregister. Space is Limited. Poets Anonymous April 13, 2019, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Share your interest in writing poetry with a group of talented poets. This group meets every second Saturday of each month at the Flowood Library. Mugshots Trivia April 16, 2019, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Join us for a night of family friendly fun. Trivia-Nite will be held at the Mugshots in Flowood. Presented by the Flowood and Reservoir Libraries. Flowood Book Club will be meeting on April 16, 2019 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and discuss their favorite books and, perhaps, learn of a few more good reads in the process. This month's selection is The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson. The club meets every third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. There shall be coffee and refreshments for attendees. We hope to see you there! Crochet with Donna April 18, 2019, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join Pamela and Donna and learn to crochet. Must bring your own supplies. Contact the library for more details. Preregistration is requested. What Is Falun Dafa? April 20, 2019 9:00-10:00 a.m. Experience Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, at the Flowood Library. It is a meditation practice that brings about serenity and a higher level of awareness while also greatly benefiting your physical well-being. Mississippi Writers Anonymous April 20, 2019, 10:00-12:00 p.m. Share your interest in writing with a group of talented writers. This group meets every third Saturday of each month at the Flowood Library. FLOWOOD LIBRARY RECIPE CLUB Meets every second Thursday 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join us on the second Thursday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a meeting of the Flowood Library Recipe Club. Bring copies of your recipe to exchange along with a sample platter, so everyone can try it! "Samples are optional and appreciated." Please preregister. Flowood Library now offers Notary services. There will be a nominal fee of $3. Service available 9-5 Monday–Wednesday, and Friday; 12-8 on Thursday. Additional times available by appointment. To better serve the Flowood community let us know what programs you would like to see offered at the Flowood Library. Send us an email at fwbm@cmrls.lib.ms.us or call the library at 601-919-1911. Check out our CMRLS blog at: cmrlslibrarynews.blogspot.com
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