Benton County Library

06/02/2026

We had a great time making bird perches at Ladies’ Day Out in Ashland today! We used some wire, dowel rods, and lots of donated beads. They turned out great! Thanks for coming, ladies!

06/01/2026

Happy National Best Friend Day!

Need a bestie your library can always count on? MLC has you covered!

-MAGNOLIA Databases → the research bestie
-Continuing Education → the professional development bestie
-Talking Book Services → the accessible services bestie
-Consulting Services → the always-there bestie
-Reference Services → the know-it-all bestie
-Patents & Trademarks → the business bestie

And that’s just the beginning! From Technology Services and Grants and Interlibrary Loan Services, MLC is proud to support Mississippi libraries and the communities they serve every day.

Learn about all of MLC’s services at mlc.lib.ms.us.




Alt Text: Colorful graphic reading "Every Library Needs a Bestie!" featuring two illustrated service cards. One highlights MAGNOLIA Databases as “the research bestie” with a laptop, books, and a magnifying glass icon. The second highlights Consulting Services as “the always-there bestie” with two smiling coffee mugs and heart illustrations. With an MLC logo at the bottom of the graphic.

06/01/2026

"I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be."

From Love You Forever
Want to Read
by Robert Munsch

05/30/2026

There’s no place like home.”

— The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum

05/29/2026

Dig into reading this summer with the “Unearth a Story” reading challenge!

This year (2026), public libraries across the state are inviting readers to “Unearth a Story” through books, programs, activities, and summer adventures for all ages.

Check with your local public library to see what Summer Reading programs are happening near you.



Alt Text: A large inflatable dinosaur stands inside a library holding a book beside a display case filled with themed books from Talking Book Services and dinosaur-themed decorations.

05/26/2026

Join us at Hickory Flat Library for Book Club! Tonight at 7 pm!

05/22/2026

For all the June brides
Need a good book to read?

05/21/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 from your local library! We wish you the best!

05/21/2026