THANK YOU!

THANK YOU SO MUCH to Crystal Clark with the 1st Mississippi Federal Credit Union for the generous donation to our blessing box at the Pachuta Public Library! ❤️

Christmas Closure

All branches of the East Mississippi Regional Library System will be closed December 24th-27th in observance of Christmas. Normal business hours will resume Monday, December 29th. Our digital resources can be accessed 24/7 on our website at emrl.lib.ms.us. We wish you all a happy and blessed Christmas! 🎄

Storytime with Santa at Quitman Library

Join us Tuesday, December 23rd, at 9:00 AM for a special storytime with Santa at the Quitman Public Library! We ho-ho-hope to see you there! 🎅 (PLEASE NOTE: Our space is very limited, so you must call 601-776-2492 to register).

Crochet Class at Bay Springs Library

Join our crochet class, The Knotheads, this Thursday at 2:00 PM at the Bay Springs Municipal Library! We'd love to see you! 🧶 (Call 601-764-2291 to register).

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).