Library News 6/18/26
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“Unearth a Story” Summer Library
Program
Our exciting “Unearth a Story” Summer Library Program kicked off Monday, June 1, with live reptile program. Last week, we learned about dinosaurs in both libraries. On Monday, June 5, Coffeeville Library’s program was on Gardening. Oakland Library’s gardening program will be Wed., June 17, at 1:30 PM.
The Summer Library Program is free for children in grades K-6. This summer, we will be digging into exciting stories about reptiles, paleontology, dinosaurs, archeology, gardening, and America’s history. Children are invited to join us for exciting adventures.
Super Thursday at
Coffeeville June 18
Coffeeville Public Library offers a Super Thursday weekly craft / activity program on Thursdays at 4:00 for children and youth. No registration required; the program is free. Thursday, June 18, our activity is “Plant a Seed,” and we will decorate pots and plant seeds. We’ll also learn about worms! June 25, we will get ready for America 250 with patriotic crafts. We invite families, children, and youth to join us on Thursdays!
Stars & Stripes
Scavenger Hunt
Visit Coffeeville or Oakland Public Library to go on the Stars & Stripes Scavenger Hunt from children and youth starting Monday, June 22. Those who successfully find all the patriotic clues win a prize!
Summer Book Giveaway
Did you know that kids and youth ages 3 – 14 can win free books and prizes for reading this summer at Coffeeville and Oakland Public Libraries? Yalobusha County Public Library System sponsors a free Summer Book Challenge for children ages 3 – 14. They may win one (1) free book for every 10 easy / story books or every five (5) chapter books they read between June 8 and July 24. The child or a parent must have a YCPLS library card; all books must be borrowed from either Coffeeville of Oakland Public Library. Children may also have books read to them.
Ask a librarian for a free SLP “Unearth a Story” Reading Record at the circulation desk of either library, check out books, and start reading now. After reading 10 story books or 5 chapter books, bring the reading record to either library to claim a free book and a prize. Winners may add a their name on a dinosaur to our Summer Book Giveaway display.
Adopt- A- Dinosaur @ the Library
Did you know you can adopt a dinosaur at the library? This summer, we are offering children and youth a chance to “Adopt a Dinosaur” from the library to take home. Once you adopt a dino, you may name it and care for it. And remember that dinosaurs love to read, too! Ask about dinosaur adoption at the main desk starting in June.
YCPLS Website Update
We recently collaborated with Stacy Stringer at the Mississippi Library Commission to update our system website. The new website features a cleaner look with better organization and more information. Check it out at https://yalobusha.lib.ms.us
Libraries Closed July 3
Coffeeville and Oakland Public Libraries will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. This is a state holiday.
Read for 20 MS
Along with other Missis sippi libraries, Yalobusha County Public Library System invites everyone to participate in Read for 20 MS, which encourages all ages to read for 20 minutes a day this summer. Make reading a part of your day, every day. We have thousands of books for you and your family to check out and read at no cost. If you will commit to joining us, post a short video on Facebook about reading with the hashtag #Readfor20MS. Be sure to tag Yalobusha County System!
