The following are programs scheduled for the next week or so. 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.
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 “Squirrel-ish” by Bambi on Jan. 13. This program benefits ages 0-5 and the featured books are Magnolia Book Award nominees (see below).
I Have a Dream Storytime – Join us at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 12th at the Drew Library and on Jan. 13th at the Ruleville Library for a special story time and craft featuring “Martin’s Big Words” by Doreen Rappaport. Come listen, learn, and create with us. This program benefits ages 6-11.
Winter Canvas Magnet Craft – Get creative this winter in the library! Join us for a fun Winter Canvas Magnet Craft at 4 p.m. Jan. 12th at the Moorhead Library and Jan. 13th at the Inverness Public Library. Come paint, create, and take home your own winter themed magnet. This program benefits adults.
Salt Painting – Come make art at the Indianola Library with Salt Painting on Jan. 15th at 4 p.m. Join us and turn salt into art!
Blue Biscuit Book Club – Be sure to mark your calendar for Jan. 20, and enjoy the opportunity to share a good book suggestion for the club’s February read. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Blue Biscuit, 501 2nd Street, Indianola. This program benefits adults and is a great opportunity to start a New Year resolution of reading more books.
Science in the Snow – Get ready for a cool science experiment at 4 p.m. Jan. 21st at the Moorhead Library and Jan. 22nd at the Indianola Library and the Inverness Library. This program benefits ages 6-11.
The Sunflower County Library System is promoting community literacy through the Magnolia Book Award selection. Children of pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are encouraged to read the 2026 nominated books and vote for their favorite book. Visit any library branch to obtain the list of nominated books, read them, and vote for your favorite at any library branch. Books are available from the library. Be a part of this important statewide event and let your voice be heard. Voting booths will be set up at each library branch from Feb. 2–26 during library operational hours. Operational hours are listed on the library website at www.sunflower.lib.ms.us.
The following programs are available anytime:
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 Jan. 9 is Thomas Lynch, Jr. and Jan. 16 is Philip Livingston.
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 “Who was Martin Luther King” by Lisbeth Kaiser. To join, simply visit the Sunflower County Library YouTube channel. This program benefits ages 0-5.
History Tidbit – Discover fascinating moments from the past! Check out the Sunflower County Library System Facebook page for this month’s History Tidbit featuring Thomas Paine’s influence yesterday and today. Also, check out our New Year’s Eve Tradition Tidbit.
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.
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.
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/).
