Mize Public Library Newsletter                 
November 2026
All CMRLS Libraries and the Administrative Office will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in observance of the federal holiday, Veterans Day. Regular library hours will resume Thursday, November 12. Digital media and resources can be found 24/7 on our website.

 
All CMRLS Libraries and the Administrative Office will be closed on Thursday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular library hours will resume on Friday, November 27.
Digital media and resources can be found 24/7 on our website.
 

 
November is Picture Book Month! Celebrate this month by stopping by the library and enjoying a picture book! Find one today in our new catalog! 
 
Did you know you can also find digital picture books on Comics Plus? 

NEA Big Read with CMRLS: Stories of Us Continues!

The fun isn’t over yet! NEA Big Read with CMRLS: Stories of Us continues through November and December with programs and activities for all ages. Stop by one of our CMRLS libraries and join us as we explore stories, dreams, community, and the American experience together.
Be sure to check out the “What is NEA Big Read?” information below for a quick refresher—and then come be part of the story!
 
What is NEA Big Read?
The NEA Big Read is a national reading program by the National Endowment for the Arts, run in partnership with Arts Midwest, that funds community-wide reading events built around a selected book. The book chosen for our community is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
These programs are free and open to the public and will continue through the end of the year. We will also be giving away free copies of The Great Gatsby, so stop by and pick up a copy!
 
To read more about CMRLS receiving the grant, visit:
https://cmrlslibrarynews.blogspot.com/
National Endowment for the Arts Big Read

Gather, Learn, and Connect This Fall!
Make the library part of your November! Join us for community conversation, storytelling, and a chance to learn something new.
 
Friends of the Library Meeting  
Monday, November 2 | 2:00–3:00 p.m.  
Help our library grow! Join us to share ideas, discuss ways to support the library, and connect with others who care about its future. Here is Mrs. June Lack and Brenda Minter, members of our Friends of the Library group.
 
Acorn’s Traveling Tales
Wednesday, November 4 | 2:00–3:00 p.m.  
Let stories take you on an adventure! Join us for Acorn’s Traveling Tales and enjoy an afternoon celebrating the joy of storytelling.
 
 
Sourdough Starter Class
Monday, November 16 | 2:00–3:00 p.m.  
Curious about sourdough? Come learn about getting a starter going and caring for it—the first steps toward making homemade sourdough bread.
 
NEA Big Read with CMRLS: Stories of Us 1920s Murder Mystery
November 30 | 4:00 pm. 
A murder has been committed… and the killer is still among you. Step into the world of the Roaring Twenties and put your detective skills to the test! At this teen-only mystery event, you’ll uncover clues, question suspects, piece together secrets, and work with your fellow detectives to solve a 1920s-themed murder.
 
CMRLS STEAM & Science Fair Festival
November 5, 4:00 p.m. 
Taylorsville Library
Get ready to explore, experiment, create, and discover at our county-wide STEAM Festival! Join us for an exciting day filled with hands-on activities, interactive experiments, demonstrations, and challenges celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
 
Stop By and See Us!  
While you’re here, browse the shelves, find your next favorite book, and learn more about upcoming library activities.
We look forward to seeing you at Mize Public Library!
 
 
R. T. Prince Memorial Library
P.O. Box 247
210 Highway 28, Mize, Mississippi 39116
601-733-2722
https://cmrls.lib.ms.us/cmrlsbranches/mize