National Library Week

WHAT: National Library Week In Mississippi

WHEN: Sunday, April 7 - Saturday, April 13, 2024

National Library Week 2023:
Ready, Set, Library!

Celebrate National Library Week April 7-13 – “Ready, Set, Library!”

Join the branches of the Northeast Regional Library from April 7 through April 13 as we celebrate National Library Week!

National Library Week is a time set aside each year to feature libraries and the many contributions that library workers make to their communities each day. NLW is also a great time to promote the use of your local libraries and to show your support for what we do.

The theme for this year’s National Library Week is “Ready, Set, Library!” Most people know about the wealth of stories available at the library, from picture books and large print to audiobooks and ebooks. But there’s so much more to the story of libraries.

Libraries are welcoming spaces that bring communities together for entertainment, education, and connection through book clubs, Story Times, classes, programs, and so much more. Libraries are also your one-stop business center for services such as photocopying, faxing, printing, and public access computers.

NERL libraries also provide services from the comfort of your home, including digital materials such as e-books and e-audios, daily virtual Story Times, bi-weekly Suggested Family Activities, links to educational resources, and social media giveaways.

We encourage all of our community members to visit their local library branch in person or online to explore and access services and programs. For a full listing of NLW activities at your local branch, see the list below.

If you visit one of our libraries during NLW, we would love to see your photos!

Email them to photos@nereg.lib.ms.us

NLW Schedule of Events

Baldwyn:

All week – Patrons will be asked to write down their favorite story about the library.

Monday, April 8 – Eclipse Glasses and Refreshments 11am – 3pm

Thursday, April 11 – 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Beginner Computer Lessons for Seniors

Friday, April 12 – Share Your Poetry along with refreshments from 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Booneville:

All week – Dewey the Gnome will be hiding in the library each day and there will be a prize each time you find him.

Monday, April 8– Solar Eclipse Glasses

Wednesday, April 10 – 2 p.m. – Basic Computer Class – If technology left you behind after learning to program a VCR, this class is for you!

Friday, April 28 – 10a.m. – Toddler Time

Burnsville:

All week – All you puzzle fans out there, come by all week to help us complete our puzzle.

Corinth:

Monday, April 8 – 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. – Solar Eclipse Watch Party – Painting moon rocks, sunchip snacks, moonpies, sidewalk chalk.

Monday, April 8 – 6:30 p.m. – Delores Topliff will present “Experience Israel” about her travels there.

Tuesday, April 9 – 2 p.m. – Story Time!

Tuesday, April 9 – 6 p.m. – Art Night

Wednesday, April 10 – 12 p.m. – Literature Out Loud – Autry Davis and Cody Daniel will tell stories intended for teen/adult audiences, although all are welcome

Friday, April 12 – Name Our Mascot deadline at 4:30 p.m.

Iuka:

All Week • “I Love My Library” Bookmark Contest. The winners will be announced on the library’s Facebook and Instagram pages on Friday, April 12

Monday, April 8 • Eclipse Viewing Party from 12 – 3 p.m. with free eclipse-viewing glasses available at the library.

Thursday, April 11 – 3:00 p.m. • Family Movie Day

Dress Up Days All Week! • “Fun Hat” Tuesday, “Library Inspired Outfits” on Wednesday and “Team Shirt Day” On Thursday.

Ripley:

All week – Pick up a coloring sheet for National Library Week to bring back on Friday.

Tishomingo:

Monday, April 8 – Grab and Go Book Sale from 10:30am – 3pm • eclipse viewing glasses available! Cash Donations will be accepted and refreshments will be served.

Throughout the week, patrons can also visit the library to pick up a National Library Week goody bag as well as coloring and activity sheets catered to both kids and adults.