Taylorsville Library Newsletter                 
December 2025
All CMRLS Libraries and the Administrative Office will close Tuesday, December 23, either at their regular hours or at 6:00 p.m. for the Christmas holiday. Regular library hours will resume Monday, December 29.
 
All CMRLS Libraries and the Administrative Office will close Wednesday, December 31 at 4:00 p.m. for the New Year's holiday. Regular library hours will resume Monday, January 5.
 
Digital media and resources can be found 24/7 on our website.
 
 
Have a safe and happy holiday season!

Illustration of two mice one sitting and reading and one drinking tea
 
Register for the Beanstack Winter Reading Challenge December 8 – December 31 and have your fines forgiven. You will also have a chance to win a $50 gift card! Register by clicking here.
Remember to let staff know once you have registered so your fines can be forgiven. Don't have fines? Just enjoy the challenge and good luck on the drawing. Happy reading, CMRLS patrons! 
 
Don't worry about having enough room for your books while traveling this holiday season! Check out our digital resources and the offered eContent!
 
cloudLibrary
 
Hoopla
 
Comics Plus
 
Freading
Don't stress over a holiday playlist! We have you covered! Check out the CMRLS playlists here! Don't forget you can download 5 free songs each week! 
 
 
Birth to 12 years
Preschool Story Time 
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
 
Join us for Preschool Story Time!
There will be stories, music, and a craft.
Bring your preschooler and join the fun!
 
Acorn Academy
December 15 at 10:30 a.m.
 
During December, we are combining Acorn Academy and Little Acorn Academy for a very special program! Freedom Ranch and their beautiful owls will join us. We will read a story, learn through real-life owls, and do some fun activities! Our preschoolers will have a nature craft, and our K-4 students will have the opportunity to dissect owl pellets--yuck!
 
Homeschool Christmas Party
December 19 at 10:00 a.m.
 
Join our homeschool group for a holly jolly good time! There will be snacks, games, and Secret Santa. Please register your name and contact info with the library!
 
Lego Logic
December 22 at 3:30 p.m.
 
Join us as we kick off our new LEGO club, Lego Logic! We will be joined by our local MSU Extension office as they teach us how to build, explore, and create using science, technology, engineering, and math. This program will be geared towards ages 5-13!
 
Teens
Anime & Beyond 
December 1 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
 
Love anime and manga? Want to meet new friends who share your fandom love? Join us for our monthly Anime & Beyond Club for epic games, art, yummy
food, and watch parties!
 
Drop-In Video Gaming
Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
 
Swing by after school for our drop-in gaming hours. Play on your own or with a friend!
 
Keepers of the Deck
December 8 from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Join us as we kick off our new trading card game club! Love fantasy, magic, Pokemon, or Disney? The possibilities are endless! The TCG shop, One Up TCG, will be joining us to show you how to play Magic the Gathering. No deck? No problem! We will have beginner decks for those who join us!
Family
Pictures with Santa
December 11 from 4:00-5:30 p.m.
 
Stop by and get your picture taken with Santa! 
Click here to read last month's blog: 
  • Discover Your Roots with Heritage Quest
  • MS Driver's Education Program
Evon A. Ford Library
P.O. Box 430 | 208 Spring St., Taylorsville, Mississippi 39168
601-785-4361

https://cmrls.lib.ms.us/cmrlsbranches/taylorsville