Library News 5/1

By Marie | April 29, 2025 |

Family Day at Oakland Public Library Saturday, May 3 Plan to visit Oakland Public Library for “Family Day” Sat., May 3, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon. All ages are welcome to visit the library and check out books, use computers or other services, play games, color, assemble puzzles, build with LEGOs, and enjoy all the library has to offer. This pilot program by Yalobusha County Public Library System runs from Feb. – May to assess public interest in extended service hours at Oakland. If you would like “Family Day” once a month to continue, come to the library May 3 and let us know you appreciate this service. Digital Drop-In at Coffeeville May 15 Would you like to learn more about basic computer skills, Internet basics, how to email, or a software program like Microsoft Word? Digital Skills Coach Kenady Helm will be at Coffeeville Public Library Thursday, May 15, from 3:00 – 5:00 to assist patrons in person with computers or other digital needs. Appointments are not necessary, and it’s free. Kenady will be available to provide one-on-one assistance and answer your questions. Mark the date on your calendar and be there for the Digital Drop-In session at Coffeeville Public Library from 3:00-5:00 on Thursday, May 15. Homeschool Hangout at Coffeeville May 15 Does your family homeschool? Join us at Coffeeville Public Library on Thursday, May 15, at 4:30 PM for a Homeschool Hangout. Homeschool students and families are invited to come hang out at the library. Use library resources, check out books, or play with board games, puzzles, STEM kits, and toys. This group meets on the Third Thursday every month during the school year for unstructured library fun. Library Board Meeting May 16 The Administrative Board of YCLS will meet Friday, May 16, at 9:00 AM at Coffeeville Public Library. Library board meetings are open to the public in compliance with state law. Persons wishing to be place on the agenda for the meeting must contact Patty M. Bailey, Director, at info@yalobusha. lib.ms.us no later than Monday, May 12. Hoopla Service Disruption Due to the suspension of grant processing through the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS), we regret to inform you that Hoopla service is not available at this time, and we apologize for the inconvenience. While we do not have a timetable for when the service might be reinstated, we are hopeful it will be restored. This suspension also affects our grant funding to purchase books and materials for this year, which will have a disastrous effect on our system if not reinstated. “Color Your World” Summer Library Program Begins June 2 Plans are underway for a very colorful summer in our libraries! This year’s theme for the Summer Library Program is “Color Your World,” and we have exciting programs planned for elementary age children and youth. This year, we will be exploring color in art, music, nature, animals, and more. And the retile lady is coming back! The program begins Monday, June 2, at 1:30 at Coffeeville and Wednesday, June 4, at Oakland. We are always grateful for volunteers and donors to assist with the SLP. If you interested in helping, please contact the library director at [email protected]

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