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Outside the Lines: Libraries Reintroduced

Let’s not just tell people how libraries have changed; let’s show them. Outside the Lines is a weeklong celebration demonstrating the creativity and innovation happening in libraries. Gets people thinking – and talking – about libraries in a different way. Showcases the library out in the community as well as in the library. Highlights how the library is relevant to people’s lives. Represents our local community. Is active versus passive – gets people engaged. Is Read more…

By Library Staff, ago

Library Seeks Increased Funding From Alcorn County

Library Seeks Increased Funding From Alcorn County The Northeast Regional Library System, which includes Corinth and Rienzi branches, on Monday requested increased funding from the Alcorn County Board of Supervisors to combat state budget cuts. Without extra funding from the four counties in the Northeast Library system, some smaller branches may have to close, and hours might have to be reduced at other locations. That was the message delivered by Dee Hare, executive director of Read more…

By Library Staff, ago
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Corinth Library Summer Program Starts Wednesday

Corinth Library Summer Program Starts Wednesday The Corinth Library’s summer program starts on Wednesday. On Wednesday at 1 p.m. there will be fun and building games with library staff. And on Friday at 10 a.m. there will be classic Disney movies for children played on an 8 millimeter projector. The summer library program will also continue next week on July 19 at 1 p.m. with magician Brian Jackson. Ranger Rachel Winters of the National Park Read more…

By Library Staff, ago
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Library Week Events Taking Place in Corinth

Library Week Events Taking Place in Corinth The Corinth Library has activities lined up this week for National Library Week. On Tuesday there will be a garage book sale from 5-7 p.m. at the library. The cost is typically $1 for hardbacks and 50 cents for paperbacks. There is more to choose from at the garage sale than what is normally for sale inside the library. On Thursday, there will be a preschool story time Read more…

By Library Staff, ago

Why I Loved National Library Week 2016

Why I Loved National Library Week 2016 William McMullin, Director, Northeast Regional Library Joy! Wonder! Encouragement! Excitement! It’s all at the library during NLW! During the last 40 years I’ve attended at least 500 programs for National Library Week. Each year the librarians at the 13 branches in our Northeast Regional Library System try to present a showcase of events that highlight the best that the libraries have to offer so our patrons can enjoy Read more…

By Library Staff, ago