Friends of the Florence Public Library

05/14/2026

🙌🏻 Congratulations Anthony 🙌🏻

FLORENCE: Congratulations to Anthony for winning our guessing jar contest last month!

05/12/2026

In June and July our library will be filled with special events, performances and activities. This year in June we are giving away weekly prizes in 5 age categories to celebrate reading and participation. If you can donate, please reach out to us!

05/11/2026

05/07/2026

Come join us Monday and become part of a group supporting our community library and staff that brings wonderful events and programs for all ages!

04/30/2026

Lets make reading delicious! Stop by the Library and check out books for the Pizza Hut Book It Program

SUMMER OF STORIES IS BACK! 📚🍕

Enrollment opens May 1st—get ready to turn reading time into pizza time! 🎉
This summer, keep your kids’ reading, learning, and loving books… all while earning FREE pizza. 🙌

📱 Join through the BOOK IT! App (Summer program only available through App)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For parents with kids in pre-K – 6th grade
📅 Program runs June 1st – August 31st
⚠️ Don’t forget—everyone must enroll each year!

💛 Parents, you’re the real MVPs! As we count down to enrollment, we’d love to hear your summer reading memories.

👇 Join the conversation:
Were you a BOOK IT! kid?
What was your favorite summer read? 📚

04/30/2026

We are thankful for our Mayor, Alderman and Supervisor for all the support of the Florence Library 🫶🏻

On Tuesday, April 21, Director Mara Villa Polk shared an exciting update with the City of Florence highlighting the continued success of the Florence Public Library and we’re proud to say it’s thriving! The library remains a vibrant hub for resources, learning, and community connection. We’re especially grateful for Taralah Rios and the leadership guiding the Florence Public Library to excellence.

As a reminder, the Central Mississippi Regional Library System includes 20 libraries across four counties, proudly serving Rankin, Scott, Simpson, and Smith Counties. Together, we are committed to providing access to information, technology, lifelong learning, and cultural enrichment for all. Thank you for supporting your local library—we couldn’t do it without you! 📚✨

04/30/2026

Now Hiring: Paid Summer Internship!

The Central Mississippi Regional Library System (CMRLS) is seeking motivated and dependable individuals for our Summer Internship Program!

Position Details:
• Up to 19 hours per week
• $10.00 per hour
• Applicants must be 16 years of age or older

This is a great opportunity for students and young adults interested in gaining work experience, serving their community, and learning more about library services.

Interns may assist with:
• Shelving and organizing materials
• Helping with summer programs and events
• Assisting staff with daily library operations
• Supporting patrons with basic needs and services

We are looking for applicants who are:
• Friendly and professional
• Reliable and responsible
• Comfortable working with the public
• Interested in learning and teamwork

Join us this summer and make a difference in your community!

To apply, please email Mara Villa Polk, [email protected].

04/30/2026

📣May’s Newsletter

https://libraryaware.com/449/NewsletterIssues/ViewIssue/0b834bcb-cfff-4ed4-8880-234838215003?postId=38b726dd-f975-4ecc-9eba-1770c756f931

04/21/2026

It’s National Librarian Day and we celebrate the very best! Taralah, Zorean and Trisha we appreciate you very much for your love for patrons and community

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 is National Library Workers Day (NLWD), a time to recognize library professionals for their expertise and leadership skills in transforming lives and communities through education and lifelong learning. The day also reminds the public that library workers serve as community compasses that lead users to endless opportunities for engagement, enrichment, and development.

From helping patrons find their next great read to organizing programs, answering questions, and creating welcoming spaces for all, our library workers do it all—and they do it with passion and care.

Please join us in thanking our amazing library workers for everything they do to support our community every single day. We appreciate you more than words can say!