Food for Fines Reminder

There's only a few days left in our Food for Fines promotion, which ends December 22nd! Every nonperishable food item donated counts as $1 off existing overdue fines, but you don't have to owe fines to donate. Every little bit helps those in need in Jasper county and Clarke county. (PLEASE NOTE: Fines for lost and/or damaged items are not included in this promotion). Contact any of our six branch locations for more information.🥫

Storytime at Bay Springs Municipal Library

The Bay Springs Garden Club Busy Bee's storytime at the Bay Springs Municipal Library is tomorrow morning, December 11th, at 10:00 AM! Come by and join us! 🐝 (Space is limited. Please call 601-764-2291 to register).

Free books at Bay Springs Library!

Bring your child (or grandchild) to the Bay Springs Municipal Library and let them choose a free book from underneath our Christmas tree! 😊🎄😊

Gingerbread house contest deadline extended!

CONTEST EXTENDED: The Quitman Public Library has extended their deadline for the gingerbread house contest, so get those entries in SOON! (For more information call 601-776-2492).

THANK YOU!

We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to the 1st Mississippi Federal Credit Union for their generous donation to our Food for Fines program! Your thoughtfulness is appreciated more than you will ever know. ❤️

Pachuta and Quitman Library Blessing Boxes

Did you know there are blessing boxes available at the Quitman Public Library and the Pachuta Public Library? These are for anyone who could use a little extra help – no questions asked. 

Our Quitman blessing box was emptied over the weekend and is in need of replenishing, so if you feel led to help, please consider donating any non-perishable (preferably ready-to-eat) food items. Toiletry items, such as toothpaste, deodorant, soap, etc. are also needed. Small acts of kindness make a big difference, and we are SO thankful to everyone who has contributed to this worthy cause. 

The Quitman blessing box is located on the front porch of the library and is accessible 24/7. The Pachuta blessing box is located inside the library and is accessible during business hours - Monday through Thursday (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM). If you need more information, please call our office at 601-776-3881.

❤️ Take what you need. Leave what you can. Above all…be blessed. ❤️

Help us put our new puzzle together!

Our patrons have finished helping us put together our Santa's workshop puzzle at the Quitman Public Library, and now we're working on an adorable Christmas puppies puzzle. Stop by and lend a hand! We'd love to see you! 🧩

Food for Fines is Ending Soon!

REMINDER: Our Food for Fines promotion will continue through December 22nd! Every nonperishable food item donated counts as $1 off existing overdue fines, but you don't have to owe fines to donate. Every little bit helps those in need in Jasper county and Clarke county. (PLEASE NOTE: Fines for lost and/or damaged items are not included in this promotion). Contact any of our six branch locations for more information.🥫

Arts & Crafts Party at Quitman Library

Our next arts and crafts party at the Quitman Library is coming Monday, December 8th, at 10:00 AM! All ages welcomed. (CALL 601-776-2492 TO REGISTER!) 🎨

Help us decorate our Christmas tree!

Our patrons have really enjoyed using our Christmas ornament maker station to create ornaments for our tree at the Quitman Public Library! We invite all patrons (young and old) to help us decorate our tree! Stop by today! 🎄

Christmas Craft Kits at Pachuta Library

Stop by the Pachuta Public Library and pick up one of our new Christmas take-and-make craft kits! Only while supplies last! 🎅🎄🎅 (For more information, call librarian Stephanie at 601-776-7209).

THANK YOU to our Friends of EMRL!

THANK YOU to our Friends of EMRL group for the new cushions and marker added to our beautiful bench at the Pachuta Public Library. Stop by and sit a spell with us the next time you’re in the area. 😊 (Library hours: Monday through Thursday - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM).

Gift Basket Giveaway at Pachuta Library

The Christmas season is in full swing at the Pachuta Public Library, and we're celebrating by having another gift basket giveaway! This basket includes an Amazon Fire tablet. (Pre-owned. NOT brand new.) Stop by and enter today! One entry per day per patron. Contest ends December 31st. 🎄🎅🎄

Storytime at Quitman Public Library

Thank you to everyone who participated in Quitman Public Library's storytime this morning. Mrs. Barb read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by authors Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault and Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho by author William Boniface. The kids also enjoyed some craft time and playing with our Christmas ornament maker station. Our storytime with Santa will be held Tuesday, December 23rd, at 9:00 AM. (Call 601-776-2492 to register!) 🎅

Pachuta Library Newsletter - December 2025

We hope you enjoy the Pachuta Public Library December 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 Bay Springs Library

Another fun crochet class is coming this Thursday at 2:00 PM at the Bay Springs Municipal Library! Join us! 🧶 (Call 601-764-2291 to register).

Storytime at Quitman Library

Come join us tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM for storytime at the Quitman Public Library! Mrs. Barb will be reading to the children, and we'll also have a craft and playtime. 🎄 (Space is limited! Please call 601-776-2492 to register).

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Ornament Maker Station at Quitman Library

It's almost that time again! 🎄 Beginning Monday, December 1st, stop by the Quitman Public Library and help us decorate our Christmas tree! (Event ends December 31st. Call librarians Roxanne and Barb at 601-776-2492 for more information).

Crochet Class at Quitman Library

Our next crochet class will be held Monday, December 1st, at 10:00 AM at the Quitman Library! Come join us! (CALL 601-776-2492 TO REGISTER!) 🧶

REMINDER - Gingerbread House Competition

Just a reminder about the Quitman Public Library's gingerbread house competition December 1st - 4th! This would be a great activity for the whole family. Come join in the fun! 😊 (For more information, call librarians Roxanne and Barb at 601-776-2492).

Food For Fines 2025 Reminder

REMINDER: Our Food for Fines promotion will continue through December 22nd! Every nonperishable food item donated counts as $1 off existing overdue fines, but you don't have to owe fines to donate. Every little bit helps those in need in Jasper county and Clarke county. (PLEASE NOTE: Fines for lost and/or damaged items are not included in this promotion). Contact any of our six branch locations for more information.🥫

Thanksgiving Closures

All EMRL branches will be closed Thursday through Saturday (November 27th-29th) in observance of Thanksgiving. Our normal business hours will resume Monday, December 1st. Libby and our other digital resources can be accessed 24/7 on our website at emrl.lib.ms.us. We wish you all a happy and blessed Thanksgiving! 🧡

Sit to Get Fit at Quitman Library

Our next Sit to Get Fit class is coming Monday, November 24th, at 10:00 AM to the Quitman Library! Come join us! (Call 601-776-2492 to register).

Storytime at Quitman Public Library

A few pictures from today's storytime at the Quitman Public Library. Mrs. Barb read Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, and the children enjoyed crafting a handprint turkey card. 🦃 Our next storytime will be held Tuesday, December 2nd!

Christmas Fun at Summerland Manor

Our Bay Springs librarian, Libby Thornton, recently enjoyed reading a Christmas story and building a gumdrop tree with the residents at Summerland Manor. ❤️

Crafts Party Fall-Themed Wreaths

Our patrons really showed up and showed out yesterday at our arts and crafts party at the Quitman Public Library! Just look at these beautiful fall-themed wreaths! 🌻 We greatly appreciate everyone who participated. Another crafts party is coming soon! Check back here often for updates!😊