Thank you to our Friends of EMRL group!

We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to our Friends of EMRL group, especially Linda Mercer and Karen Barber, for doing such a wonderful job with the planters at the Quitman Public Library. They are beautiful! 🌺

Quitman School District Community Read

The Quitman Public Library is showing their support for the Quitman School District Community Read, which is taking place this week. Roxanne and Barb are the Great Pumpkin and Linus. Stop by and see them at the library! 🎃 Also, October 27th-30th they will be passing out goodies to the kiddos so make sure you bring your little ones in for a visit and a treat while supplies last! Happy Halloween! 👻

Arts & Crafts Party at Quitman Library

Our patrons were feeling the holiday spirit yesterday during our arts and crafts party at the Quitman Public Library! Check out these beautiful creations! 🎄 Stay tuned for another crafting party coming soon!

EMRL Job Opening - Bay Springs Library

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 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!)

Quitman School District Community Read

The Quitman Public Library would like to encourage our patrons to participate in the Quitman school district's events October 20th - 23rd, which will be promoting the community read book, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. This project is a wonderful way to engage with the community to be involved by reading just one book together as either a family or member in the area. For more information, contact Roxanne and Barb at 601-776-2492.

Arts & Crafts Party at Quitman Library

Join us Monday, October 20th, at 10:00 AM for our arts and crafts party at the Quitman Public Library! All ages are welcomed! Call 601-776-2492 to register! 🎨

Crochet Class at the Bay Springs Library

Check out these adorable pumpkins our crochet class made at the Bay Springs Municipal Library! (The class patrons have officially named their group The Knotheads. 😆) Join in on the fun every Thursday afternoon at 2:00 PM! 🧶 (For more information, call 601-764-2291).

Columbus Day Closure

All EMRL branches will be closed Monday, October 13th, in observance of Columbus Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, October 14th. ❤️🤍💙

Halloween Craft Kits at Pachuta Library!

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

Banned Books Week 2025

“Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.” - from the ALA (American Library Association). 🚫📙🚫 

To find out more information, visit https://bannedbooksweek.org.

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!)

October Guessing Game at Pachuta Library

Stop by the Pachuta Public Library during the month of October and play our new guessing game! The closest correct guess wins a prize! Contest ends October 31st. One entry per day per patron. (For more information, call librarian Stephanie Sullivan at 601-776-7209). 🎃

Pachuta Library Newsletter - October 2025

We hope you enjoy the Pachuta Public Library October 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). 🎃👻🎃