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.
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap – Are you finished with your latest jigsaw puzzle? Don’t let those pieces gather dust. Swap them for a new-to-you puzzle to enjoy from the Library Jigsaw Puzzle Swap shelf at the Indianola Library. Just bring in your gently used puzzles (all pieces included, please!). This is a new service available to the community.
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. The featured story for Nov. 14th is John Penn, Nov. 21st is Robert Treat Paine and Nov. 28th is William Paca.
History Tidbit – Discover fascinating moments from the past! Check out the Sunflower County Library System Facebook page for November’s History Tidbit featuring Samuel Wright and Annie Collier.
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.
Who am I? – Want to help your local library and community without leaving your couch? Want to play a game of "Guess Who?" Then check out our Facebook page! Each week on Wednesday we will be posting photos of unidentified individuals or places in time from our archive. Please help us identify them! Who knows, maybe you'll find yourself from the past! We welcome all your comments or reach out to our archive directly at rpollard@sunflower.lib.ms.us or 662-445-1624.
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 “How to Catch a Turkey” by Adam Wallace on Nov. 18, and “Fry Bread” by Kevin Noble Maillaard on Nov. 25. This program benefits ages 0-5.
Virtual Storytime – The perfect way to share stories together, no matter where you are. Join us for Virtual Storytime every Thursday. This week’s story is “How to Catch a Turkey” by Adam Wallace. To join, simply visit the Sunflower County Library YouTube channel. This program benefits ages 0-5.
The Great Autumn Reading Challenge – Nov. 1st to 30th. Join us this November 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 – all 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.
Thanksgiving Gratitude Wall – This November the Drew Library and Ruleville Library invite you to pause, reflect, and share for what you are thankful! Visit our Thanksgiving Gratitude Wall and add your note of appreciation, big or small, for the people, moments, and things that make your life brighter. This program benefits all ages.
Paint and Vibe – Unwind, create, and let your imagination flow! Join us on Nov. 17th at 4 p.m. at the Indianola Library. Let us paint, vibe, and create a masterpiece together! This program benefit adults.
Gratitude Journal – This season, take time to slow down and celebrate the good things in life. Join us at the library for a Gratitude Journal session at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 17th at the Drew Library and on Nov. 18th at the Ruleville Library. This program benefits young adults 12-18.
Kindness Tag Garland – Join us for a creative craft that celebrates the power of kindness at 3:45 p.m. on Nov. 17th at the Moorhead Library and on Nov. 18th at the Inverness Library. Just bring your creativity and a kind heart. This program benefits young adults 12-18.
Blue Biscuit Book Club – Be sure to mark your calendar for Nov. 18, and enjoy the opportunity to hear Stafford Shurden talk about his memoir, “Meet and Three: A Southern Gentleman’s Philosophy on Connection and Life.” The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Blue Biscuit, 501 2nd Street, Indianola. This program benefits adults.
Currency Conga – Get ready to move and learn about money in a whole new way! Join us for Currency Conga on Nov. 20th at 4 p.m. at the Indianola Library. Learn about money, movement, and making smart choices. This program benefits children 6-11.
Paper Bag Scarecrow Craft – Join us for a Paper Bag Scarecrow Craft at 2 p.m. on Nov. 24th at the Drew Library and on Nov. 25th at the Ruleville Library. Come and make adorable, festive scarecrows to celebrate the autumn season. This program benefits children 6-11.
The Sunflower County Library System is pleased to announce that the materials from the W. R. French Collection that were digitized as part of the Cultural Heritage Digitization Award through the Mississippi Digital Library are now available online. The materials can be viewed by going to (msdiglib.org/chda). We sincerely hope you will take a moment to look at the history that is there and enjoy what you discover. The letters cover a snapshot in time during the first half of 1944 as men and women at war wrote home.
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/).
