Gulfport Public Library

06/01/2026

We are so excited for you to see our beautifully updated library! We would like to thank all those who made this possible. The City of D'Iberville for funding our new carpet, our Friends of the Library, and all staff and patron volunteers. You made this all possible. We hope you'll come celebrate with us on Monday! 🎂

06/01/2026

05/18/2026

Join us for an Author Meet-And-Greet event with author Linda Schaefer as she discusses her newest book, Interior Life of a Wandering Soul, which is a reflective memoir that blends personal narrative, documentary photography, travel writing, and spiritual inquiry. Set across locations including New York, Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia, and the American South, the book explores themes of cancer and healing, the universal mother archetype, family relationships, solitude, and the lifelong search for inner truth.

Linda Schaefer is a writer, documentary photographer, and former photojournalist whose work explores themes of memory, faith, identity, displacement, illness, motherhood, and the search for meaning across cultures and decades.

Schaefer is also the author of Come and See: A Photojournalist’s Journey into the World of Mother Teresa and Encountering Mother Teresa. Her work reflects a lifelong commitment to storytelling through both words and images, shaped by experiences in journalism, documentary photography, university teaching, and long-form writing.

Meet the author on June 19 from 1–3 PM for a discussion and book signing. Copies of Interior Life of a Wandering Soul will be available for purchase.

www.motherteresaofcalcutta.com

For more information: 228.346.3095

https://www.facebook.com/events/1000463849011781

05/18/2026

MLC 100 in Retrospect

In 1970, Mississippi reached a major public library milestone.

That year, all 82 counties were reportedly supporting public library service, marking an important step toward broader library access across the state.

This milestone reflected decades of work to expand public library service beyond individual towns and cities and into communities throughout Mississippi.

Explore more milestones as we celebrate 100 years of library service in Mississippi.



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Graphic for MLC 100 in Retrospect featuring a blue map of Mississippi divided by county lines. Large text reads, “All 82 Counties Supporting Public Libraries.” Additional text reads, “Mississippi Library Commission, MLC 100 in Retrospect, 1970.”

05/18/2026

📚✨ Pre-K Storytime at Woolmarket Library ✨📚
Our May Storytime fun keeps blooming as we highlight more amazing children’s authors and their beautiful stories! 🌸🐭
🌼 May 18th Feature Author: Kevin Henkes
📖 Story: Chrysanthemum
🎨 Craft: Create adorable paper mice inspired by Chrysanthemum’s story!
🗓 Date: May 18th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
Join us for a sweet storytime all about being yourself, followed by a fun and creative craft. We hope to see you there! 💛🐭🌼

05/18/2026

With Bikin’ the Beach rolling into Long Beach this weekend, it’s the perfect time to cruise by the Long Beach Library and check out some of our motorcycle-themed books! 📚

From thrilling rides and motorcycle history to adventure stories and picture books for young readers, we’ve got something for every biker and book lover alike.

Stop in, explore the shelves, and find your next great ride… through the pages of a book! 🛣️✨

05/18/2026

We have learned that an anonymous donor has contributed the funds needed for the electrical repairs at the West Biloxi Library. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving our patrons as soon as repairs move forward!

05/13/2026

Early registration is now open for our Summer Reading Program! Get a head start on a season filled with exciting books, fun activities, and rewarding reading challenges for all ages. Whether your child is an avid reader or just beginning their reading journey, our program is designed to inspire imagination, build confidence, and keep minds active all summer long. Sign up and join us for a summer of stories, learning, and adventure!