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!😊

Community Read Poetry Contest Winners

Stop by the Quitman Public Library and check out our display of winners from the Quitman School District Community Read poetry contest! 🖊️ (Click on the images below to view them in full size). 

Crochet Class at Bay Springs Library

REMINDER: Our crochet group, The Knotheads, meet every Thursday afternoon at 2:00 PM at the Bay Springs Library! We'd love for you to join us! (Call to 601-764-2291 to register!) 🧶

Storytime at Quitman Public 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).

REMINDER - Food for Fines 2025

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

Join us Monday, November 17th, at 10:00 AM for our arts and crafts party at the Quitman Public Library! Call 601-776-2492 to register! 🎨

Happy Veterans Day!

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service! 

Thank you to our Friends of EMRL!

We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our Friends of EMRL group for the beautiful new bench at the Pachuta Public Library! ❤️

Veterans Day Closure

All branches of the East Mississippi Regional Library System will be closed Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume Wednesday, November 12th. Libby and our other digital resources can be accessed 24/7 on our website at emrl.lib.ms.us. 

What We're Reading - November 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 reading list? We'd love to know! 🤎 Find your next great read by searching our online catalog at https://emrl.biblionix.com/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. 

Pachuta Library Newsletter - November 2025

We hope you enjoy the Pachuta Public Library November 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). 🤎🦃🤎

Gingerbread House Contest at Quitman Library

Get ready! The Quitman Public Library is hosting a gingerbread house competition! We hope you'll join in the fun! 😊 (For more information, call librarians Roxanne and Barb at 601-776-2492).

Salvation Army Angel Tree at Bay Springs Library

Bay Springs Library has just received their Salvation Army Angel Tree Angels! Please come by and create a wonderful Christmas for a very special child. ❤️

Busy Bee's Storytime Cancelled

 

Crochet Class at Bay Springs Municipal Library

Another fun crochet class is coming to the Bay Springs Municipal Library! Join our group, aka The Knotheads, this Thursday at 2:00 PM! 🙂 (Space is limited. Call 601-764-2291 to register).🧶

REMINDER - Food for Fines Promotion

🚨 DON'T FORGET! 🚨 Our Food for Fines promotion starts today and will continue through December 22nd! Every non-perishable 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 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!)