September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! This September, your local library invites YOU to sign up for the most powerful card in your wallet – your library card! Library cards are free for everyone, and this year’s theme is “One Card, Endless Possibilities.” Our library is proud to join libraries across the nation in celebrating the power of a library card to open doors to knowledge, discovery, and opportunity. With just one card, you can access books, digital resources, educational programs, and so much more. This year, our goal is simple but ambitious: to put a library card in everyone's hand.
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. The Indianola Library will feature “Thinking Money for Kids” games for ages 6-11.
America 250 – To celebrate our nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the library will feature interesting facts about the signers of the Declaration of Independence on our Sunflower County Library Facebook page.
History Tidbit – Discover fascinating moments from the past! Check out the Sunflower County Library System Facebook page for September’s History Tidbit featuring the Sunflower County Baptist Association.
The Social Hour – Join us for Bingo 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.
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.
Turn Pages Into Prizes Fall Reading Challenge – September 1st to 30th. Join us 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 prize as a reward for participating. This month’s prize is 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.
Storytime at the Library – Storytime is a wonderful way to introduce early literacy skills and the joy of reading. Join us for Storytime at the Library every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Indianola Library, featuring “Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type” by Doreen Cronin on Sept. 23rd and “Hooray for Hats” by Brian Won on Sept. 30th. Just drop in and enjoy! This program benefits ages 0-5.
Virtual Storytime – It is the perfect way to share stories together, no matter where you are. Join us for Virtual Storytime every Thursday. This week’s story is “Rappy Goes to the Library” by James Dean. To join, simply visit the Sunflower County Library YouTube channel. This program benefits ages 0-5.
Pokémon Go Club – Join us on Sept. 20th at 1 p.m. at the Indianola Library. Whether you're a seasoned Pokémon Master or just starting your journey, the library is the place to meet up, level up, and team up with fellow Pokémon GO fans! Adventure awaits! This program benefits ages 12-18.
Hobbit Day – Celebrate Hobbit Day at the Library! "Even the smallest person can change the course of the future" (J.R.R. Tolkien). Join us as we celebrate the birthdays of two of Middle-earth’s most beloved adventurers – Bilbo and Frodo Baggins – known around the world as Hobbit Day! Whether you're a lifelong fan or simply curious about Middle-earth, this is the perfect chance to learn more about Tolkien's influence on literature and discover new fantasy books waiting to be explored. Come for the celebration. Stay for the stories. Join us at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 22nd at the Moorhead Library and on Sept. 23rd at the Inverness Library. This program benefits ages 12-18.
Mystery Colorful Creations Club – Let your creativity shine! Join us once a month for the Mystery Colorful Creations Club, where we’ll explore a variety of hands-on craft projects designed to spark your imagination and bring out your inner artist. Each month features a new, fun DIY project! Past and upcoming creations include: painting or decorating flowerpots; making necklaces, bracelets, or keychains; crafting candles or simple jewelry; and seasonal or themed surprise projects. Your new favorite monthly mystery craft adventure awaits you! Join us on Sept. 22nd at 4 p.m. at the Indianola Library. This program benefits ages 12-18.
DIY Windmill – Are you curious about renewable energy? Want to get hands-on with science, engineering, and creativity? Join us at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 24th at the Drew Library and on Sept. 25th at the Ruleville Library for a special DIY Windmill Workshop – where learning meets innovation! Whether you're a science enthusiast, a student, or just someone who loves to tinker, this event is a great way to explore clean energy and sustainable living. This program benefits ages 12-18.
One Card, One Tour – Ready to discover everything your library has to offer? Join us for One Card, One Tour, where signing up for a library card is just the beginning of your journey! From discovering your next favorite book to unlocking free access to online tools and databases, this is the tour that opens doors. Think of it as your backstage pass to the best community resource around! Join us on Sept. 29th at the Moorhead Library and on Sept. 30th at the Inverness Library. This program benefits adults.
Tournament of Champions: Wii Bowling Edition – Ready to roll your way to victory? Calling all Wii Bowling pros, rookies, and fun-seekers! Join us at the library for a high-energy Tournament of Champions where strikes, spares, and bragging rights are all on the line! It’s not just a game – it’s your shot at glory. Step up, swing that remote, and let the tournament begin! Join us Sept. 29th at 4 p.m. at the Indianola Library. This program benefits ages 12-18.
Tiny Tot Toolbox – Join us at the Indianola Library on October 18th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an Early Childhood Professional Development training session. This training, “Sparking Curiosity: AI Tools for Little Learners,” supports those who work with our youngest learners, offering valuable training, fresh ideas, and networking opportunities. Brought to you by Mississippi Public Broadcasting and the Mississippi Library Commission. Contact the Indianola Library for registration information. CEU and service hour credits available.
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/).
