Ruth B. French Library

02/19/2025

Ruth B. French Library will be closed today, Wednesday, February 19th due to inclement weather! Stay safe and warm! 😉🥶☕️❄️📖

02/19/2025

🎉Presenting the newest additions to the Ruth B. French (Byhalia) Library Family!😍 It was a true pleasure meeting you all and we're looking forward to many more visits to come!🤩 Welcome to YOUR Byhalia Library! 🥰

01/15/2025

📣The Marshall County Library System is hosting a Bookmark Design Contest, and we want YOU to showcase your artistic talents!
✨ Age Categories:
📌 0–12
📌 13–17
📌 18+
🏆 Winners from each age group will have their designs displayed in the library for all to see!
🛑Stop by your local library (Holly Springs, Potts Camp Public Library, Ruth B. French Library) to grab an entry form or print one from home!
✨️Let your creativity shine and design a bookmark that inspires readers in your community! Good luck!

10/01/2024

09/29/2024

🎃🍁 October 2024 Calender of Events
Ruth B. French Library

09/27/2024

All of the participants throughly enjoyed learning to create their own masterpieces at "Sketch Me If You Can" with Anthony Moore today at the Ruth B. French Library!! Anthony did an amazing job of demonstrating and explaining different techniques to help them improve their artistic abilities!!! Big THANKS to the entire group for attending and to Mr. Moore for sharing his talents!!!

09/24/2024

Marshall County Extension Office

September's Plant of the Month: Sunflower 🌻

Description: Sunflower is part of the daisy family. They are native to North & Central America. Bloom time: Summer until Frost. They are annuals except the Maximillan Sunflowers which are perennials. They come in a variety of colors ranging from white, yellow, yellow/orange, bronze and burgundy. Many grow one foot to six feet tall.

Purpose:
Sunflowers are great for pollinators and attract butterflies and bees.
Sunflowers are raised to harvest the seeds and oil.

Growing Conditions:
Sunflowers can be planted in Full Sun/well drainage soil by planting seeds or seedlings. It will take 8-10 days for germination and a total of 60 days prior to bloom time. It is recommended to do successor planting to be able to enjoy these cheerful flowers for several months.

Common Diseases/Pests:
Common pests are Aphids and Lygus bugs. Sunflowers release allelopathic chemicals and they grow and shouldn’t be planted near beans or potatoes.

Submitted by: Marti Markham, Marshall County Master Gardener💛🤍

09/09/2024

Happy National Literacy Month! 📚 Celebrate by diving into a new book and exploring the invaluable resources your public library offers. Libraries provide diverse book collections, educational programs, community events, and digital resources, all aimed at fostering literacy and a love for reading. They also offer tailored support for different needs and create inclusive spaces for all. Share your current read with us and join in the celebration of the joy of reading!

09/02/2024

September 2024 Ruth B. French Library Calendar

08/25/2024