SLP!, SLP!, SLP! It's underway at the Pearl Library! Boom! Bah! Bish! YAY!

BUILD A BETTER WORLD! That's the theme across the board for children's, teens' and the adult 2017 Summer Library Program. How else to build a better world than starting with community, and the Pearl Public Library brings it all together with topnotch, energetic, FREE programs!

   The first day of SLP for teens begins with actually building things via video game. You guessed it! Minecraft on Monday, June 5th at 6 p.m. It’s a time to bring that wonderful creativity and imagination into play and build anything you like…your own kingdom even!! Because seating is limited, pre-registration is required.

    Another teens highlight is a special presentation by accomplished journalist, Associated Press Writer, Emily Wagster Pettus, who will speak about how to detect fake news.That’s Monday, June 12 at 6 p.m.

      Some of the highlights for children/family nights include the Central Mississippi Regional Library’s (CMRLS) Puppets on Tuesday, June 6th at 6 p.m. The next week, there’s Magician Dorian LaChance on Tuesday, June 13th at 6 p.m. The Snakeman, Terry Vandeventer, will slither in on Tuesday, June 20th at 6 p.m. Dianne Butler, the Story Teller, will be here July 11 at 6 p.m.

      Adult SLP kicks off Thursday. June 8 at 6 p.m with free Adult Trivia Night that comes complete with a great prize. Bring your friends and team up to answer challenging trivia questions to be eligible to win.

       Movie Night for Adults will be Thursday, June 22nd at5:30 p.m. Relax and enjoy the free show on the big screen. Complimentary popcorn and drinks will be served.

      The Adult Show and Tell Craft Fair will be held on June 29th at 6 p.m. If you like to hand make items, bring your work of art to show and be inspired by others as they share their creativity and tips. The craft fair is a free program. To enter your craft for showing, please sign up or call the library by Wednesday, June 28th.

On, Thursday, July 13, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., The Pearl Public Library will be hosting a free blood drive, provided by Mississippi Blood Services. All blood types are needed and welcome! “Build a Better World” by saving lives!  

    Remember that programs listed above are only a few of the total programs for children, teens and adults. To see the total SLP lineup for the Pearl Public Library, as well as all CMRLS libraries, check out the EVENTS CALENDAR at www.cmrls.lib.ms.us.

    If you have any questions or need more information, please call the Pearl Library at 601-932-2562, and ask for Adrianne Manning, Youth Services Supervisor if your questions are children or teen related. For adult SLP questions ask for Amy Lee, Reference Supervisor.

You do not want to miss a thing!

We'll see you there!