If you cannot make these programs due to a tight schedule, take advantage of Library Pop-In Programs at all library branches available to you whenever you visit the library.
History Tidbit - Discover fascinating moments from the past! Check out the Sunflower County Library System Facebook page for May’s History Tidbit about the Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day).
May’s Page Turner Reading Challenge – Join us thru May 31st as you dive into your favorite books by completing a reading challenge with your selected book. Return the completed reading challenge card when you return your borrowed book. The card will be placed in a Reading Challenge Collection Box, and at the end of the month a drawing will occur. The lucky winner will receive a small incentive as a reward for participating – a Library Bag filled with reading essentials: book light, magnetic bookmark, and a page magnifier – something nice to have while you enjoy your next book. Please ask at the library’s Circulation Desk for more details. All library branches will be offering the reading challenge. This program benefits people of all ages.
Virtual Storytime featuring “Richard Scarry’s The Early Bird” by Richard Scarry on the Sunflower County Library YouTube Channel beginning May 2nd. This program benefits children ages 0-5.
Storytime at the Indianola Library – 9:30 a.m. “The Squirrels Who Squabbled” by Rachel Bright on May 6th. This program benefits children ages 0-5.
Mother’s Day Storytime and Craft – Celebrate Mother’s Day with us at the library during Mother’s Day Storytime and Craft. Join us at 4 p.m. on May 7th at the Drew Library; on May 8th at the Indianola Library and the Ruleville Library; on May 12th at the Moorhead Library; and on May 13th at the Inverness Library. This program benefits children ages 0-5.
Wii Sports Tournament of Champions – Step up to the challenge at our Wii Sports Tournament of Champions. Compete in baseball, bowling, and tennis for the chance to win the title. Join us on May 8th at 4 p.m. at the Indianola Library. This program benefits young adults ages 12-18.
Riddle Relay Race – Join us for the Riddle Relay Race, a program where teams solve clever clues to race to the finish! Sharpen your wits and uncover surprises. Join us at 4 p.m. on May 12th at the Drew Library; on May 13th at the Indianola Library and the Ruleville Library; on May 19th at the Moorhead Library; and on May 20th at the Inverness Library. This program benefits Young Adults ages 12-18.
Guess Who Game Hour – Get ready for an hour of TV trivia at our Guess Who: TV Characters Game Hour at the library! Join us on May 13th at 4:30 p.m. at the Indianola Library to put your detective skills to the test. This program benefits all ages.
Stress Relief Ball Making – Take a break and unwind with our Stress Relief Ball Making program at the library! Drop in to create your own custom stress ball. Join us at 4 p.m. on May 7th at the Drew Library; on May 20th at the Indianola Library; on May 22nd at the Ruleville Library; on May 28th at the Moorhead Library; and on May 29th at the Inverness Library. This program is perfect for easing tension and boosting focus and benefits adults 19 and older.
DIY Bookmarks – Get crafty at the library with our DIY Bookmark! Create your own personalized bookmark using unique supplies. Join us on May 22nd at 4:30 p.m. at the Indianola Library. This program is perfect for readers of all ages to add a creative touch to their next great read.
The Social Hour – Join us for fun and games such as Bingo and community jigsaw puzzles on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Indianola Library. What a wonderful way to meet new friends and keep your mind sharp! This program benefits our senior adults in the community.
Math building skills sessions – every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Indianola Library. Get a jump start on mastering math. This program benefits first grade through twelfth grade school students.
Chair Aerobics – get fit while you sit every 4th Thursday of each month from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Indianola Library. This program benefits adults.
Self-Paced Digital Literacy – Contact your local library to set up a session. This program benefits adults.
Church Histories Requested — The Sunflower County Library System’s History and Archives department is developing a collection of local church history. The pages of Scripture are filled with the history of God’s holy people, and because of the work of those who recorded it, that history was not lost, and we today can benefit from it. The Henry M. Seymour Library in Indianola is embarking on a project to collect and record church histories from around Sunflower County. If your church has a compiled church history, please let us know! If you would like help compiling a history for your church, please let us know! We believe there is a rich history in Sunflower County churches, and we want it to be preserved for future generations. If you have questions or comments, please contact Richard Pollard, Public History Coordinator at the library, by email (rpollard@sunflower.lib.ms.us) or by phone (662-445-1624).
All programs are free and available to the public. For additional information or assistance with library services or resources, please contact Gail Brinston, Public Service Coordinator, at 662-887-1672 or bgbrinston@sunflower.lib.ms.us or visit our Events page on the Sunflower County Library website: (https://sunflower.lib.ms.us/.
