Friends of the Mendenhall Public Library

06/07/2026

Join us Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. for this fun program. Mrs.Tammy is back to teach us a new tasty treat.

🍓🍍🥝 Get Ready for Some Sweet Fun with Tammy! 🍉🍌🍒

Calling all families! Join us for Tasty Treats with Tammy, a hands-on program where you'll discover delicious, healthy snacks that are as fun to make as they are to eat!

Learn creative ways to enjoy fresh fruits, pick up healthy eating tips, and sample some tasty treats along the way. It's the perfect blend of learning, laughter, and yummy fun for all ages!

📍 Harrisville Public Library
📅 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 10:00 a.m.

📍 Mendenhall Public Library
📅 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 2:00 p.m.

Bring your appetite and join us for a program that's sure to be the sweetest part of your day!

06/06/2026

A tasty treat and a craft program all happening at your Mendenhall Library next week. Mark your calendars and bring the kids for some fun. Don’t forget we also have Preschool Story Time every Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

🦖🎬 Family Fun at Your Library | June 8–12 ✨

Enjoy movies, dinosaur adventures, live animal fun, and more at your local library this week! Bring the family and join us for exciting programs full of learning and fun. 📚🎉

06/05/2026

Thank you to the City of Mendenhall for always supporting the library.

On Tuesday, June 2, Director Mara Villa Polk shared an exciting update with the City of Mendenhall highlighting the continued success of the Mendenhall Public Library, and we’re proud to say it’s thriving! The library remains a vibrant hub for resources, learning, and community connection. We’re especially grateful for Kathie Ward and the leadership guiding the Mendenhall Public Library to excellence.

As a reminder, the Central Mississippi Regional Library System includes 20 libraries across four counties, proudly serving Rankin, Scott, Simpson, and Smith Counties. Together, we are committed to providing access to information, technology, lifelong learning, and cultural enrichment for all. Thank you for supporting your local library—we couldn’t do it without you! 📚✨

06/05/2026

The staff and patrons enjoyed a visit from the Hattiesburg Zoo on Tuesday afternoon. Be sure to join them Friday, June 5 at 3:00 for a fun Dino inspired movie.

05/30/2026

These patrons enjoyed the Brick Buddies program at the library. Be sure to join us for our next Brick Buddies program on June 17 at 10:00 a.m.

05/30/2026

Our libraries have been working hard to plan some exciting events for you and your family. Check out these events starting June 1. If you haven’t signed up for the Read Everyday Challenge be sure to get the details for the your librarians.

🦖🎬 Family Fun at Your Library | June 1–5 ✨

Enjoy movies, dinosaur adventures, live animal fun, and more at your local library this week! Bring the family and join us for exciting programs full of learning and fun. 📚🎉

05/28/2026

Looking for a fun and free activity for your little ones? Come join us at the Mendenhall Public Library for our monthly story time every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. We’ll be reading exciting books, dancing to silly songs, and creating a fun craft to end the day. Hope to see you there!

05/27/2026

We’d be thrilled to have you join us for our book club discussion! This month, we’re chatting about *Remarkably Bright Creatures* by Shelby Van Pelt. If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, no worries at all — we’d still love for you to come, share what you’re currently reading, and just hang out with us!

05/27/2026

Fine forgiveness, exciting programs, and prizes await you this summer at your local library. Stop by and speak with a librarian today for all the details.

🌟 UNEARTH A STORY THIS SUMMER! 🌟

Registration is NOW OPEN for our Summer Library Programs featuring "Unearth a Story!" 📚⛏️✨

Join us June 1–30 for a month full of reading, fun, prizes, and exciting activities for all ages!

🎉 BONUS: Register for SLP during the month of June and we’ll forgive your library fines! 🎉

📍 Register online here:
https://cmrls.beanstack.org/reader365

📍 Or sign up in person at your local library branch!

Let’s uncover great stories together this summer! 🌞📖

05/25/2026

Just a reminder that the Mendenhall Library and all CMRLS locations will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.