Did you know our Iuka branch has cake pans you can check out to use? In addition to basic sheet pans and tiered pans, they have other fun shapes such as stars, circle, a round hemisphere, and a bowl shape. Thanksgiving themed ones include a cornucopia, a football, and two Read more
Look around your kitchen this week and see what interesting things you can use to make a fall tree. One idea is to draw a tree trunk on a piece of paper and glue small round breakfast cereal pieces (such as Cheerios) to represent falling leaves. Another fun idea is Read more
😸 Paws, Purrs, and Why We Love Them: Happy National Cat Day! It’s here! October 29th is National Cat Day, the one day of the year when we officially celebrate the furry, finicky, and fascinating creatures that have taken over our homes and the internet. Whether you are ruled by Read more
Ignite the Night: Your Ultimate Guide to a Cozy Backyard Bonfire As the crisp autumn air settles in and the days grow shorter, there’s a magical feeling that descends upon us, beckoning for warmth, comfort, and togetherness. What better way to embrace the enchanting fall season than by gathering your Read more
Don’t Toss That Jack O’ Lantern! Try Pumpkin Bowling for Fall Family Fun! The leaves are falling, the air is crisp, and Halloween has come and gone. You’ve enjoyed your festive jack o’ lanterns, but now what? Instead of simply tossing them in the compost, why not get one more Read more
We are celebrating National Make A Dog’s Day on October 22. We use this day to ensure that the dogs around us enjoy themselves as best as possible. This is a day to spread information about dogs’ importance in our lives and how much they can improve our days with Read more
Looking for a fun and creative way to get into the Halloween spirit? Try this combination drawing project and game: Halloween Tic Tac Toe! Draw the Board: Start by drawing a Tic Tac Toe board on a piece of paper. Decorate: Add Halloween-themed decorations around the edges, such as pumpkins, Read more
Suggested Family Activity: National Outdoor Sports Day 🤸♀️ Celebrate National Outdoor Sports Day (or National Play Outside Day on the first Saturday of every month) by unplugging the devices and getting active as a family! From classic field day races to creative backyard challenges, there are endless ways to enjoy Read more
Accio Cake! Celebrating a Certain Wizard’s Birthday Let’s be honest, July 31st isn’t just any old day. It’s a day for magic, for wonder, and for remembering that time a baby survived something absolutely bonkers. Yes, folks, it’s Harry Potter’s birthday! And what better way to celebrate the Boy Who Read more
Happy World Emoji Day! 🎉 Greetings, fellow bibliophiles and emoji enthusiasts! Your friendly neighborhood library system is here to celebrate the most expressive day of the year: World Emoji Day! That’s right, mark your calendars (or, you know, just use the calendar emoji 🗓️) because today-is all about those tiny Read more