Laissez les bons temps rouler! Before the quiet reflection of the Lenten season begins, it’s time for one last vibrant, loud, and delicious hurrah. Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is more than just a party—it’s a rich cultural tapestry of history, music, and tradition that runs deep right here in the South. Whether you’re heading to a parade or celebrating at home with a King Cake, your library is the perfect place to explore the Read more
😸 Paws, Purrs, and Why We Love Them: Happy National Cat Day! It’s here! October 29th is National Cat Day, the one day of the year when we officially celebrate the furry, finicky, and fascinating creatures that have taken over our homes and the internet. Whether you are ruled by a majestic floof, a sleek house panther, or simply an admirer of cats from afar, today is all about honoring these independent, mysterious, and surprisingly Read more
We are celebrating National Make A Dog’s Day on October 22. We use this day to ensure that the dogs around us enjoy themselves as best as possible. This is a day to spread information about dogs’ importance in our lives and how much they can improve our days with love and loyalty. We also use this day to encourage people to adopt from shelters and provide a better life for at least one puppy. Read more
Looking for a fun and creative way to get into the Halloween spirit? Try this combination drawing project and game: Halloween Tic Tac Toe! Draw the Board: Start by drawing a Tic Tac Toe board on a piece of paper. Decorate: Add Halloween-themed decorations around the edges, such as pumpkins, bats, spiders, and other spooky symbols. Choose Your Markers: Use inexpensive bat or spider plastic rings or toy pieces from the dollar store as place Read more
Suggested Family Activity: National Outdoor Sports Day 🤸♀️ Celebrate National Outdoor Sports Day (or National Play Outside Day on the first Saturday of every month) by unplugging the devices and getting active as a family! From classic field day races to creative backyard challenges, there are endless ways to enjoy the fresh air and foster a love for physical activity. Here are even more fantastic ideas to fill your Outdoor Sports Day with fun, laughter, Read more
Accio Cake! Celebrating a Certain Wizard’s Birthday Let’s be honest, July 31st isn’t just any old day. It’s a day for magic, for wonder, and for remembering that time a baby survived something absolutely bonkers. Yes, folks, it’s Harry Potter’s birthday! And what better way to celebrate the Boy Who Lived (and the author who dreamed him up) than by… well, pretty much anything Potter-related? Here at the Northeast Regional Library System, we’re firm believers Read more
Happy World Emoji Day! 🎉 Greetings, fellow bibliophiles and emoji enthusiasts! Your friendly neighborhood library system is here to celebrate the most expressive day of the year: World Emoji Day! That’s right, mark your calendars (or, you know, just use the calendar emoji 🗓️) because today-is all about those tiny digital images that speak volumes. Let’s be honest, emojis have become a universal language. Who needs words when you can perfectly convey your feelings with Read more
🍟National French Fry Day Title: Celebrating National French Fry Day the Library Way! 🍟📚 Did you know July 12 is National French Fry Day? That’s right — a whole day dedicated to one of the world’s most beloved snacks! Whether you like them shoestring, crinkle-cut, curly, waffle-style, or smothered in toppings, there’s no wrong way to enjoy a fry. While we’re not serving up hot fries at the library (we’d get ketchup on the books!), Read more
Did you know you can download and use high-resolution images of famous artworks—for free? In recent years, leading museums and libraries around the world have adopted open access policies, releasing vast portions of their public domain collections under Creative Commons licenses. That means you can now explore, download, and reuse thousands of iconic paintings, prints, and illustrations with zero restrictions. At Artvee, we make it easy to discover the best of these open access treasures. Read more
Get Ready for ASTRO CAMP®! Join us from April through August for an exciting NASA Astro Camp® at your local library! Kids in grades K-12 can explore STEM activities, space science, and hands-on experiments—all FREE! Locations & Dates All Activities will begin at 4:00 p.m. on the scheduled day: Prentiss County – George E. Allen Library (Booneville) | 3rd Mondays April – August Tippah County – Ripley Library | 3rd Tuesdays April – August Alcorn Read more
