Raymond Public Library

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Big Adventures at the Library!

Our Pre-K friends(ages 3 to 5), at Raymond Christian Academy dropped by for a visit on a super fun field trip, all the way to the Raymond Public Library!
For many of our littlest learners, this was their very first visit to a library and what a wonderful introduction it was! Wide eyes, big smiles, and lots of “wow, look at ALL these books!” moments filled the air. This trip was extra special because the children are learning all about Community Helpers , the amazing people who work every day to make our community a better place. During the visit, the children discovered that the library is full of helpers! From the Branch Manager to the volunteers, everyone plays an important role in helping readers learn, explore, and have fun.
Our first stop was meeting the Branch Manager, Ms. Tasha, who, like a librarian, helped visitors find just the right book, answered all kinds of questions, and made everyone feel welcome. Behind the scenes, she also kept the library running smoothly, making sure the books, programs, and people all worked together to create a wonderful place for the community.
Next, we met Ms. Kristy, the friendly face who helped visitors find the right books and checked them out to send home with readers. She showed us the computers that visitors could use for learning and research.
Then, we met volunteer Mrs. Nancy. She read us a story about how libraries are community spaces filled with stories, discovery, friendship, and endless books.

But perhaps the most special part of the day was seeing children experience the library for the very first time. There is something truly magical about introducing young readers to a place filled with stories, imagination, discovery, and endless possibilities. For many of these Pre-K explorers, this visit was the beginning of a lifelong journey with books, learning, and adventure. Watching their faces light up as they discovered the wonder waiting on every shelf was a joyful reminder of why libraries matter so much to our community.

08/28/2026

📚✨ Storytime at Raymond Public Library! ✨📚 We had a wonderful time during our storytime this morning at the Raymond Public Library! A huge thank you to our amazing volunteer, Mrs. Nancy, who read the book, You Can Sit With Me by Rachel Kenyon, to our little ones. This sweet story reminds children that kindness and inclusion start with something as simple as making room for a new friend — a heart lesson we love reinforcing at every age! After the story, we dove into a fun coloring activity, letting their creativity shine, before we wrapped things up with everyone's favorite, the Circle Song! Speaking of music, did you know that music education plays such an important role in early childhood development? For our pre-k friends, songs and rhythm help build language skills, memory, and listening comprehension, strengthening social-emotional connections, all while the little ones have fun singing and moving together as a group. Make learning fun; join us for Storytime at the Raymond Public Library, every Friday at 10am!

08/26/2026

📚 A Community Connection at the Raymond Public Library! 📚

The Raymond Public Library is pleased to welcome Hinds County Tax Collector, Eddie Fair and Office Assistant, Annie Kanard to the Raymond Library Reading Family.

Mr. Fair and Ms. Kanard stopped by the library August 19th to meet with residents to discuss information about current initiatives at the Hinds County Tax Collector's Office, and answer questions from community members.

At the Raymond Public Library we're always excited to connect with community leaders and public servants who help make Raymond a great place to live. Thank you, Mr. Fair and Ms. Kanard for taking the time to visit with us at the Raymond Public Library.
If you have questions about services provided by the Hinds County Tax Collector's Office, Mr. Fair can be reached at:

📍 Raymond Office
127 Main Street, Raymond, MS
📞 601-857-5574

📍 Jackson Office
316 South President Street, Jackson, MS
📞 601-968-6588