The EMRL 2017 Summer Reading Program is Almost Here!

The 2017 EMRL Summer Reading Program is almost here! This year's theme is “Build a Better World.” We will be exploring topics including engineering, science, community involvement, and more.

Summer Reading events will take place at our Bay Springs, Pachuta, Quitman, and Stonewall branches beginning June 1st. You can see the full calendar by clicking here or the "Summer Reading" tab on our website for program dates and times. All events are completely free of charge.

Children ages 4 – 15 are eligible to register for the program. To register your child today, visit any of the library branches listed above, or to register online click the following link and fill out the brief survey: 2017 Online EMRL Summer Reading Signup Form

We can't wait to see you in June! 

EMRL Revised Hours for Thursday May 4th, 2017

Due to a staff development day, EMRL branches will observe the following revised hours on Thursday May 4th, 2017:

Bay Springs Municipal Library: 8am – 1pm
Enterprise Public Library: Closed
Mary Weems Parker Memorial Library: Closed
Pachuta Public Library: Closed
Quitman Public Library: 8am – Noon
Stonewall Public Library: Closed

We apologize for any inconvenience. If you can't make it in to see us, remember you have access to thousands of ebooks via Overdrive with your library card! Click the link below to get started today.
https://mlpebooks.overdrive.com/

National Library Week Giveaway & Fine Free Week April 10th - 13th!

Make sure to visit your local EMRL branch in Bay Springs, Enterprise, Heidelberg, Pachuta, Quitman or Stonewall to celebrate National Library Week April 10th - 13th! Kids can enter to win one of two great building sets, and librarians will be waiving fines all week! Visit our Facebook page or any of our branches for more information, or check out the flyers below!

Sign up today for the Stonewall Community Garden!

The Stonewall Public Library along with the Town of Stonewall and the Stonewall Historical Society would like to invite you to sign up for a spot in the Stonewall Community Garden! All are welcome to use the garden which will be located behind city hall, but space is limited--so make sure to reserve your spot today.

The deadline to reserve your space will be April 4th. Please call the Stonewall Library at 601-659-3080 for more information.

Join us for "Library Day" at the Mississippi State Capitol on March 14th

Make sure to join us for “Library Day” at the State Capitol on Tuesday, March 14th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on the first floor rotunda. The Mississippi Library Commission, East Mississippi Regional Library System, and libraries throughout the state want to increase awareness about libraries in a collaborative way. There is strength in numbers and we feel that it is important to make our combined voices heard about the importance of our work in Mississippi’s communities. Our legislators would love to hear from our patrons as well about the role that libraries play in your life. 

For more information, visit the "Library Day" Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1168371156609142/  

All EMRL branches will be closed Monday, February 20th in observance of President's Day

Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, February 21st.

Did you know that President's Day was originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, and it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government? Find out more about President's Day by clicking on this link from the History Channel.

Introducing Playaway Launchpad Learning Tablets!

Beginning Monday February 13th, patrons of the Bay Springs Municipal Library will have the opportunity to check out a new library item: a Playaway Launchpad Learning Tablet!

Each tablet is pre-loaded with high-quality learning apps for hours of fun, and is 100% secure, so you don't have to worry about your child viewing unintended content. They are easy to use, and ready to play right out of the box! There are eight different tablets for children ranging in age from 3 to 10+.

For more information, click on the video below, or contact the Bay Springs Municipal Library.

Introducing Playaway Launchpad from Findaway on Vimeo.

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.