Northeast Regional Library Blog

Accio Cake! Celebrating Harry Potter’s Birthday

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 Lived (and the author who dreamed him up) than by… well, pretty much anything Potter-related? Here at the Northeast Regional Library System, we’re firm believers Read more

By Library Staff, ago

World Emoji Day

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 digital images that speak volumes. Let’s be honest, emojis have become a universal language. Who needs words when you can perfectly convey your feelings with Read more

By Library Staff, ago
French Fries

National French Fry Day

🍟National French Fry Day Title: Celebrating National French Fry Day the Library Way! 🍟📚 Did you know July 12 is National French Fry Day? That’s right — a whole day dedicated to one of the world’s most beloved snacks! Whether you like them shoestring, crinkle-cut, curly, waffle-style, or smothered in toppings, there’s no wrong way to enjoy a fry. While we’re not serving up hot fries at the library (we’d get ketchup on the books!), Read more

By Library Staff, ago

Unlock the World’s Art: Download Thousands of Masterpieces for Free at Artvee

Did you know you can download and use high-resolution images of famous artworks—for free? In recent years, leading museums and libraries around the world have adopted open access policies, releasing vast portions of their public domain collections under Creative Commons licenses. That means you can now explore, download, and reuse thousands of iconic paintings, prints, and illustrations with zero restrictions. At Artvee, we make it easy to discover the best of these open access treasures. Read more

By Library Staff, ago

Astro Camp®

Get Ready for ASTRO CAMP®! Join us from April through August for an exciting NASA Astro Camp® at your local library! Kids in grades K-12 can explore STEM activities, space science, and hands-on experiments—all FREE! Locations & Dates All Activities will begin at 4:00 p.m. on the scheduled day: Prentiss County – George E. Allen Library (Booneville) | 3rd Mondays April – August Tippah County – Ripley Library | 3rd Tuesdays April – August Alcorn Read more

By Library Staff, ago

Library Snapshot Day 2025

Library Snapshot Day Library Snapshot Day takes place on ranging dates in the first half of the year. This year, it takes place on April 1. It is an engaging way to help capture the daily ongoings of libraries and the amount of support and appreciation they receive from communities. It involves sharing pictures, testimonials, and data on libraries to showcase their immeasurable impact on communities and society. It is a chance for libraries to Read more

By Library Staff, ago

Tolkien Reading Day

Tolkien Reading Day is held on the 25th of March each year. It has been organised by the Tolkien Society since 2003 to encourage fans to celebrate and promote the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien by reading favourite passages. We particularly encourage schools, museums and libraries to host their own Tolkien Reading Day events. Why 25 March? The 25th of March is the date of the downfall of the Lord of the Rings (Sauron) and the Read more

By Library Staff, ago

Witness the Spectacular Lunar Eclipse Tonight

Tonight, skywatchers across North America will be treated to a breathtaking celestial event: a total lunar eclipse, often referred to as a “Blood Moon” due to the reddish hue the moon takes on during totality. This rare phenomenon occurs when the Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow that transforms the moon’s appearance. Here’s everything you need to know to catch this stunning event, including the exact times for various Read more

By Library Staff, ago

It’s National Plant a Flower Day

Celebrate National Plant a Flower Day! Spring is just around the corner, bringing beautiful sunshine and warmer temperatures. Today is the perfect day to celebrate National Plant a Flower Day! Planting flowers is a wonderful activity for all ages, including small children. They will love helping to dig in the ground and prepare the soil. Plus, they can help decide which flowers to plant. Choosing the Right Flowers When selecting flowers, consider their sunlight preferences: Sun-loving Read more

By Library Staff, ago

Look to the Sky: A Rare Planetary Alignment on Friday Night

This Friday night, don’t miss the rare opportunity to witness a spectacular celestial event: a planetary alignment featuring seven planets. Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars will all appear together in what is known as a “planetary parade” shortly after sunset. The Big Picture: February 28th is considered the best day to see this alignment worldwide. According to the astronomy website and app Star Walk, this event is a must-see for stargazers and astronomy Read more

By Library Staff, ago