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Author Erin Roach at Oakland July 16 Oakland Public Library will host author Erin Roach Wednesday, July 16, at 1:30 PM. Erin is an Oakland native and the author of several books, including her most recent novel Seven Men, Minus Three. The public is invited to this free program. Erin’s newest series, The Seven Men Mysteries, is set in England in the 1930s. The main character is an unassuming young woman who has been raised by a cold, unfeeling uncle. When she finds him in a burning house, she attempts to save him. This act of kindness throws Joan into a nightmare of revenge and men who make murder their pastime. Not-A-Box Craft Program At Coffeeville Thursday, July 17 What can you make with a box? Coffeeville Public Library will host this fun, interactive “Thrilling Thursday” on July 17 at 4:00 PM. We will use boxes, water bottles, paper, cans, and other recyclable items to create all kinds of things. Elementary age children and youth are invited to attend the program this Thursday, July 10 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Supplies are provided. The programs are free, and no registration is required. Volunteers are appreciated! Bingo for ALL July 25 at Coffeeville All ages are invited to “BINGO FOR ALL” on Friday, July 25, at 10:00 AM. Elementary age children through senior adults are invited to this fun program at Coffeeville Public Library. The program is free. To register, call (662) 675-8822 or email: info@ yalobusha.lib.ms.us. YCPLS Summer Reading Challenge Winners Yalobusha County Public Library System sponsors a free Summer Reading Challenge for children and youth this summer June 9 – August 1. Winning readers at Coffeeville Public Library last week were John Dubock and Joslyn Flager; both won a free book and a prize. Children ages 3 – 14 may win one free book and prize for every five (5) chapter books or ten (10) easy story books they read. Books must be checked out of Coffeeville or Oakland Public Library. Children who do not read may have books read aloud to them. Ask for a Reading Record at your library, and start reading. When the child has read 5 chapter books or 10 easy books, bring the Reading Record to the library to claim their free book and prize. The program is free and open to all area children and youth. Coffeeville Memorial Donation Coffeeville Public Library recently received a memorial donation given in memory of Mrs. Delores Scarborough by Mr. and Mrs. Terry Jones. The library system board and staff appreciate this generous donation which will provide better materials for Coffeeville Public Library. Second Lady’s K- 8 Reading Challenge America’s second lady Usha Vance’s “Summer Reading Challenge” is encouraging children across the country to open up a book this summer. Children may read 12 books of their choice between June 1 and Sept. 5, 2025, and track their progress through a reading log issued by the White House. Copies of the Reading Log are available at Coffeeville and Oakland Public Library. Approximately 40% of U.S. students cannot read at a basic level, according to the National Literacy Institute. Children who complete the Second Lady’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge will receive a personalized certificate and a small prize. For more information, go to: https://www.whitehouse.gov/read/
