Arts & Crafts Party at the Quitman Library

Some pictures from this morning's arts and crafts party at the Quitman library. Aren't these signs awesome? Our patrons do such an amazing job! 😊

EMRL Friends of the Library General Meeting

Make plans now to attend the EMRL Friends of the Library general meeting on Tuesday, October 20th, at 10:30 AM at the Quitman Public Library! We greatly appreciate everyone coming out to show their support for EMRL! 🧡

Storytime at Quitman Library

Join us Tuesday, October 20th, at 9:00 AM for storytime at the Quitman library! The kids will also enjoy some playtime and crafting! Space is limited, so please call 601-776-2492 to register. 📗

Arts & Crafts Party at Quitman Library

Another fun arts and crafts party is coming to the Quitman library on Monday, October 19th, at 10:00 AM! 🎨 Call 601-776-2492 today to reserve your spot!

Halloween Craft Kits at Heidelberg Library

New Halloween take-and-make craft kits are available at the Heidelberg library! Only while supplies last! These go fast so come grab one before they’re gone! 👻

Storytime Canceled at Heidelberg Library

STORYTIME CANCELED: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this Thursday's storytime at the Heidelberg library has been canceled. We will reschedule at a later time so check back here often for updates.

Come crochet at the Bay Springs Library!

It’s almost time to crochet at the Bay Springs library! 🧶 We meet every Thursday at 2:00 PM, and we hope you’ll join us for the fun! Call librarians Libby and Marie at 601-764-2291 to register!

Busy Bees Storytime at Bay Springs Library

The kids enjoyed our scarecrow craft at today’s Busy Bees storytime at the Bay Springs library! 🙂 Starting next month, our storytime will return to the first Thursday of every month at 10:00 AM. Come join us!

Columbus Day Closure

All branches of the East Mississippi Regional Library System will be closed Monday, October 12th. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, October 13th.

New Halloween ornaments at Heidelberg library!

The ornament coloring station at the Heidelberg library is now stocked with Halloween ornaments, so come on by and color one for our Halloween trees! 👻 And don’t forget to enter our new guessing game when you visit! 🎃

Banned Books Week 2026

“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). 🚫📙🚫 

Banned Books Week is October 4th-10th, 2026. To find out more information, visit https://bannedbooksweek.org 

New Contest at the Heidelberg Library!

We have a new guessing game taking place at the Heidelberg library! Come by and take a guess at how many items are in the jar! 🎃 The patron with the closest correct guess will win a gift card! One entry per day per patron. Contest ends October 31st.

Heidelberg Library Newsletter - October 2026

We hope you enjoy the Heidelberg Public Library October 2026 newsletter! Please call librarian Stephanie Sullivan at 601-787-3857 if you have any questions. (Click on the images below to view them in full size). 🎃👻🎃

Storytime at Quitman Library

Join us Tuesday, October 6th, at 9:00 AM for storytime with Mrs. Barb at the Quitman library! The kids will also enjoy some playtime and crafting! Space is limited, so please call 601-776-2492 to register.

Crochet Class at Quitman Library

Come crochet with us at the Quitman library on Monday, October 5th, at 10:00 AM! 🧶 Reserve your spot today by calling 601-776-2492 to register!