Free Books at the Pachuta Public Library!

Are you in need of some free books for a local nursing home, assisted living facility, or perhaps a Little Free Library in your community that needs to be restocked? Then come on by and pick up some free adult fiction and junior fiction books at the Pachuta Public Library! 🕮 (For more information, call librarian Stephanie at 601-776-7209).

What We're Reading - June 2025

Time for another What We're Reading Wednesday! Here's a look at what some of our EMRLS staff members are currently enjoying. What's on your summer reading list? We'd love to know! 😊 Find your next great read by searching our online catalog. If you have questions, you can always reach out to us by calling any one of our six branch locations in Bay Springs, Enterprise, Heidelberg, Pachuta, Quitman, and Stonewall.

Storytime at Quitman Public Library

Join us tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM at the Quitman Public Library for storytime! Mrs. Barb will be reading to the children and there will also be a craft and playtime. We hope to see you there! (PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited! Call 601-776-2492 to register!)

Happy Father's Day!

From your friends at EMRL - Have a happy and blessed Father's Day weekend! 🤎

Arts & Crafts Party at Quitman Library

Join us Monday, June 16th, for another fun arts and crafts party at the Quitman Public Library! 🎨 The party starts at 10:00 AM! We hope to see you there! (Space is limited. Please call 601-776-2492 to register).

REMINDER: Sign Up for SRP Today!

REMINDER: Our Bay Springs, Pachuta, and Quitman branches are still taking signups for the 2025 Color Our World Summer Reading Program! 📙 The programs will take place throughout the month of July. Each branch will have different activities scheduled, so please call the librarians listed below for more information. We can't wait to see you! 😊 

* Bay Springs (Libby and Marie): 601-764-2291 

* Pachuta (Stephanie): 601-776-7209 

* Quitman (Barb and Roxanne): 601-776-2492

Pachuta Library Newsletter - June 2025

We hope you enjoy the Pachuta Public Library June 2025 Newsletter. Please call librarian Stephanie Sullivan at 601-776-7209 if you have any questions. (Click on the images below to view them in full size). 🌷🌞🌷

Gift Basket Giveaway at Pachuta Public Library

Stop by the Pachuta Public Library throughout the month of June and enter our gift basket giveaway! All ages are encouraged to enter. One entry per day per patron. Giveaway ends June 30th. (For more information, call librarian Stephanie at 601-776-7209).

Storytime at Quitman Public Library

Join us tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM at the Quitman Public Library for storytime! Mrs. Barb will be reading to the children and there will also be a craft and playtime. We hope to see you there! (PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited! Call 601-776-2492 to register!)

Crochet Class at Quitman Public Library

Join us Monday morning, June 2nd, at 10:00 AM for our crochet class at the Quitman Public Library! We'd love to see you! 🧶 (Space is limited. Call 601-776-2492 to register).

Pachuta Library - SRP signups and craft kits!

PACHUTA LIBRARY: Just a reminder that signups are going on now for the July summer reading program and we also have some new take-and-make craft kits available! Only while supplies last!🍦(For more information, call librarian Stephanie at 601-776-7209).

2025 Color Our World SRP Signups

Just a friendly reminder that our Bay Springs, Pachuta, and Quitman branches are taking signups NOW for the 2025 Color Our World Summer Reading Program! 📙 The programs will take place throughout the month of July. Each branch will have different activities scheduled, so please call the librarians listed below for more information. We can't wait to see you! 😊 

* Bay Springs (Libby and Marie): 601-764-2291 

* Pachuta (Stephanie): 601-776-7209 

* Quitman (Barb and Roxanne): 601-776-2492

Sit to Get Fit Class Canceled

CLASS CANCELED: The Sit to Get Fit class at the Quitman Library will not meet next Monday, due to the Memorial Day holiday. The class will resume next month. (Please call Roxanne at 601-776-2492 if you have any questions).

Memorial Day Closure

Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, May 27th. 

Reading Challenge Winners

Congratulations to two of our amazing winners of the Friends of EMRL reading challenge! 🎉 Second place was awarded to Petal McCary and our third place winner was Matti Martin. We are super proud of them and everyone who entered the contest, and we thank you all for participating. Also, thank you to our wonderful Friends of EMRL group for hosting this contest and supporting our patrons love of reading.💗

Summer Reading Program at Bay Springs Library

🔴 REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025 SUMMER READING PROGRAM! 🔴️ 

Sign-up's start today for the 2025 Color Our World summer reading program at the Bay Springs Municipal Library! Stop by and register! The program will run during the month of July and is open to kids and teens ages 5-15. (For more information, call librarians Libby and Marie at 601-764-2291).

Storytime at Quitman Public Library

Join us tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM for storytime at the Quitman Public Library! Mrs. Barb will be reading Pete the Cat Hickory Dickory Dock by authors Kimberly and James Dean, and we'll also have a craft and playtime. (NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED! PLEASE CALL 601-776-2492 TO REGISTER!)

Summer Reading Program Reminder

REMINDER: Don't forget that signups have started at the Pachuta Public Library and the Quitman Public Library for the Color Our World summer reading program! 📙 The program will take place during the month of July and is open to kids and teenagers ages 4-15. For more information, call librarians Stephanie (in Pachuta) at 601-776-7209 and Barb and Roxanne (in Quitman) at 601-776-2492.

Arts & Crafts Party at Quitman Library

Join us Monday, May 19th, for another fun arts and crafts party at the Quitman Public Library! 🎨 The party starts at 10:00 AM! We hope to see you there! (Space is limited. Please call 601-776-2492 to register).

Happy Mother's Day!

Have a happy and blessed Mother's Day weekend! 💐

Crochet Class at Bay Springs Municipal Library

Another crochet class coming this Thursday at 2:00 PM! Join us! 🧶 (Space is limited. Call 601-764-2291 to register). Don't miss out on the fun!

Summer Reading Program at Quitman Library

🟣 REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025 SUMMER READING PROGRAM! 🟣 

Sign-up's start today for the 2025 Color Our World summer reading program at the Quitman Public Library! Stop by and register! The program will run during the month of July and is open to kids and teens ages 4-15. (For more information, call librarians Barb and Roxanne at 601-776-2492).

Storytime at Quitman Public Library

Join us tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM for storytime at the Quitman Public Library! Mrs. Barb will be reading Happy Mother's Day from the Crayons by author Drew Daywalt, and we'll also have a craft and playtime. (NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED! PLEASE CALL 601-776-2492 TO REGISTER!)

Happy Star Wars Day!

Happy Star Wars Day from your friends at EMRL! You can find a ton of Star Wars books and DVD’s by searching our online catalog at https://emrl.biblionix.com/catalog. May the 4th be with you!🪐

Pachuta Library Newsletter - May 2025

We hope you enjoy the Pachuta Public Library May 2025 Newsletter. Please call librarian Stephanie Sullivan at 601-776-7209 if you have any questions. (Click on the images below to view them in full size). 🌹🌞🌹

Crochet Class at Quitman Public Library

Our next crochet class will be held Monday, May 5th, at 10:00 AM at the Quitman Library! We'd love to see you! (NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED! PLEASE CALL 601-776-2492 TO REGISTER!) 🧶

Summer Reading Program at Pachuta Library

🟠 REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025 SUMMER READING PROGRAM! 🟠 

Sign-up's start today for the 2025 Color Our World summer reading program at the Pachuta Public Library! Stop by and register! The program will run during the month of July and is open to kids and teens ages 4-15. (For more information, call librarian Stephanie at 601-776-7209).

Storytime at Bay Springs Municipal Library

The Bay Springs Garden Club will host a storytime this Thursday at 10:00 AM for our littlest patrons, the Busy Bees, at the Bay Springs Municipal Library! Come by and join us! 🐝 (NOTE: Our space is limited so please call 601-764-2291 to register!)

Sit to Get Fit at Quitman Library

Come join us Monday, April 28th, at the Quitman Public Library as we Sit to Get Fit! Class starts at 10:00 AM! (Space is limited. Please call 601-776-2492 to register).

THANK YOU!

A few more pictures from the library appreciation reception hosted April 10th by our EMRL Friends of the Library members. We are SO very thankful for the tremendous work they do not only for our EMRL staff but also for helping us share the importance of our libraries with our local communities. WE APPRECIATE YOU! ❤️

Happy Earth Day!

"The earth has music for those who listen." - William Shakespeare 💚🌎💚 HAPPY EARTH DAY!

Crochet Class at Bay Springs Library

REMINDER: Our crochet class at the Bay Springs Municipal Library will take place this Thursday at 2:00 PM! 🧶 We hope to see you there! (Space is limited! Call 601-764-2291 to register!)

Happy Easter from EMRL!

Wishing you all a happy and blessed Easter weekend! 🩷

Happy National Librarian Day!

Happy National Librarian Day to our EMRL librarians and to all our fellow librarians across the globe! WE APPRECIATE YOU! ❤️

EMRL Friends of the Library Reception

A big thank you to the EMRL Friends of the Library for hosting such a lovely library appreciation reception in honor of National Library Week! We’re so grateful for your continued support and generosity. Your kindness means the world to our staff and helps make our libraries a welcoming place for all. ❤️

Stop by the Pachuta Public Library!

Spring is in the air at the Pachuta Public Library! 🌺 The amaryllis are blooming and our April guessing game is still in full swing. Stop by and play! The patron with the closest correct guess wins a prize! (For more information, call librarian Stephanie at 601-776-7209).