Mississippi Library Commission

MLC is committed – through leadership, advocacy, and service – to strengthening and enhancing libraries and library services for all Mississippians.

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MS was well represented at the 2026 LOC National Book Festival!

MLC Center for the Book was at the Roadmap to Reading exhibition, joining 75,000+ book lovers in Washington, D.C. Author Roshani Chokshi also helped hand out stickers.

#NationalBookFestival #MLCCenterForTheBook

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From Mississippi Library Commission's Mississippi Library Photos Collection. A child looks toward the camera while holding a multicolored paper craft. Photo taken in Perry County.

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Central Mississippi Regional Library SystemSANDHILL: 🦕🧱 Calling all dinosaur fans and LEGO builders!

Get ready for a Dino Build at Sandhill Library with Mrs. Heather Jennings! Put your creativity to the test as you design and build your own LEGO dinos… https://t.co/9SLxJOIH4L

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Everyone — find your joy at your public library to celebrate National Library Week!
Libraries offer programs, activities, and spaces for all ages to learn and connect.
Visit your public library to get started.
#NationalLibraryWeek #FindYourJoy

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Middle school teachers & librarians—think “hardship” is just slow Wi-Fi?

Let students experience a brutal winter at Valley Forge.

Dear America: The Winter of Red Snow by Kristiana Gregory brings history to life through a soldier’s story.

Find it at your local library !

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Teachers & parents of 1st–5th graders—want a fun way to teach history?

Independence Cake by Deborah Hopkinson mixes early American history with a hands-on recipe activity.

Read, learn, and bake together 🍰

Find it at your local library 📚

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High school students experience history beyond the textbook! Read The Sons of Liberty by Charles River Editors and explore the American Revolution through Adams, Revere, Hancock .
Perfect for class or independent reading find it at your local library!

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I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis
Full MLC America 250 reading list:
https://t.co/7Q1BPxrz06
#America250 #LibraryReads
Alt Text: Graphic promoting I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 with “Come Read With Us!” text and a QR code to a full book list

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As part of our #AM250 Come Read With Us! campaign, we’re featuring "Why Is the Statue of Liberty Green?" Perfect for readers ages 6-12, this book explores the science and history behind one of America’s most iconic symbols. Pair it with our activity guide https://t.co/6dzgd4y9Tm.

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MLC 100-in Retrospect! During the 1950s, the Fisk Public Library Bookmobile served the Natchez area. The side of the bookmobile reads “Fisk Public Library Bookmobile Serving Adams County” and “Free Service Bringing You Information, Recreation, and Education.”

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🐶 Happy National Puppy Day!
Looking for puppy care tips, but can't find the book you want at your local library? MLC can help you find it!
🐝 Search the Beehive https://t.co/qeOLZFQgBL
☎️ Ask your library to request it
🚗 Pick it up locally
📖 Snuggle & read
#NationalPuppyDay

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250 years later, one name still defines betrayal: Benedict Arnold. Our #ComeReadWithUs pick for high schoolers, "Valiant Ambition" by Nathaniel Philbrick, dives into the messy bond between Arnold & Washington.

Full booklist: https://t.co/7Q1BPxrz06

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Got a middle schooler who’s “too cool for school” but still loves the tea? History Smashers: The American Revolution by Kate Messner spills the REAL story of who did what 250 years ago.
Start reading: https://t.co/L0zGRUkxZW

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We’re hiring! MLC is looking for an IT Support Technician to provide essential technical support for the commission, serving both internal agency staff and public libraries throughout the state. For more info visit https://t.co/tCguJOxzGs https://t.co/AtpO4DJsjM

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Feeling lucky? You don’t need a four-leaf clover when you’ve got Beehive! It's your shortcut to nearly every public library catalog in the state—access millions of books in one place.

No luck needed—just your library card. Visit https://t.co/K5fJce2L6U and explore Beehive today!

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MLC 100-in Retrospect! In 1951, adult education gained momentum in Mississippi. MLC led the American Heritage Project—funded by the Ford Foundation—exploring America’s founding documents and their modern meaning. That same year, the NE Regional Library System was established.

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Happy #PiDay We’re celebrating in the "tastiest" part of the library. From classic cherry pie to modern tarts, Mississippi libraries are stocked with cookbooks to help you celebrate 3.14 in style. Visit your local library today!

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"Is a Bald Eagle Really Bald?" Curious minds want to know! Martha E.H. Rustad's engaging book is perfect for children aged 6-12. Scan the QR code in the graphic for the full @America250 booklist! #librarylove #MississippiLibraries #MLC #America250 #America250MS #ComeReadWithUs

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MLC 100-in Retrospect! In 1950, was a year of big change. HQ moved to the Woolfolk Building, and MLC was reorganized and renamed. Lawmakers also allowed counties to levy a 1-mill tax to support libraries, and @firstregionallibrary- MS’s first multi-county system-was established.

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MLC celebrated National Employee Appreciation Day this past Friday. Our staff shared their creativity and passion for their work—and their willingness to go the extra mile in blow-up costumes. Contact us at [email protected] or 1-800-647-7542 for more info about our services.