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Library Board Meets May 17 The Administrative Board of the Yalobusha County Public Library System will meet Friday, May 17, at 9:00 AM at Coffeeville Public Library. Library board meetings are open to the public in compliance with state law. Artist Exhibit at Oakland Public Library The featured local artist at Oakland Public Library this week is Wendell Carvan. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, the exhibit will be on display for 2 weeks. The public is invited to visit the library to view Mr. Carvan’s work. Summer Library Program Registration May 20-31 Registration for our free Summer Library Program for elementary age children will be May 20 – May 31. Children should have attended at least one (1) year of school and be entering grades K-6 next year. A parent or legal guardian must register children at either Coffeeville or Oakland Public Library. This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” and we have lots of programs, crafts, and adventures planned at Coffeeville and Oakland Public Libraries. Each child registered in the program will receive a free book, reading record, bookmark, SLP bag, activity packets, and lots of other cool incentives. Libraries Closed May 27 Libraries will be closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. Oakland Public Library Extended Hours To better serve the public, Oakland Public Library is open until 6:00 PM on Mondays through the end of May. If you work late or have children who get off the bus late, we invite you to use the library on Mondays, 5:00 – 6:00 PM. Mandy Froberg will be working the evening shift on Mondays. Please share your opinion on library hours by participating in a Library Needs Assessment. Go to the YCPLS website https://www.yalobusha.lib.ms.us/ and click on the link in the red box. Adventure Begins @ Your Library We are getting ready for a great summer reading adventure for children at Yalobusha County Public Library System. This year’s Summer Library Program theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” Registration is required for the in-person programs. SLP programs at Coffeeville Public Library start Monday, June 3, at 1:30 PM and continue every Monday through July 1. Weekly programs will be Outdoor Adventures, African Safari, Choose Your Own Adventure, Mythical Creatures, and Reptiles. Children must be elementary age and registered to participate. Programs are free and open to the public. SLP Programs at Oakland Public Library will be on Wednesday mornings at 10:30. Weekly programs will be Outdoor Adventure, Wild Animals, Choose Your Own Adventure, and more. These programs are free and open to the public. Thursday bonus programs at Coffeeville will be geared to older youth, teens, (and even adults) and are still under construction. Some of the programs planned include crafts, art, STEM activities, and games.
