Raymond Public Library

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

🌞📚 Summer Reading Children’s Mystery Book Challenge at Raymond Public Library! 🕵️‍♀️🔍

Our Summer Reading program is already off to a great start at the Raymond Public Library, so why not add a little mystery to the mix? Join us for a summer of stories, surprises, and fun as we bring together this year’s summer reading theme, "Unearth a Story," with our Dinosaur Mystery Book Challenge!

🧩 Here’s how it works: Choose from specially selected mystery books, follow the clues, and discover a fun new book to read.

📖 What to expect: ✨ Fun and engaging mystery books for all reading levels
✨ Prizes for participation (actual prizes on the books)
✨ A great way to build reading skills while having fun
👧👦 Whether your child loves mystery, adventure or wanting to try something new this is the perfect way to keep them reading all summer long.
📍 Its not too late to sign up for the Summer Reading Program. Stop by the Raymond Public Library to sign up and pick up your first mystery book today!

Join us at the Raymond Public Library as we continue to Unearth a Story, discover new exciting mystery book challenges and have fun all summer long!

06/12/2026

Summer Reading at the Raymond Public Library!
As we continue with our summer reading theme, “Unearth a Story," showing the children that reading and learning can go hand in hand with summer fun.
Today's special guests, Buckle Bear and Ollie Otter provided an engaging program that used exciting stories to teach children about car safety and the importance of buckling up.
Join us at the Raymond Public Library this summer as we read, create, play, discover and "Unearth A Story" together because learning is always an adventure, even during summer break!

06/11/2026

🌞📚 **Unearth a Story with Us This Summer!** 📚🌞

This summer, the Raymond Public Library is bringing the adventure to life with our Summer Reading theme, Unearth a Story!

And we’re excited to introduce something special for the summer, storytime just for older kids ages 6–9! Join us for our Special Summer Storytime: Tuesdays at 2 PM and Thursdays at 1pm

We're on a mission to show our young readers that learning and summer fun can go hand in hand! The children kicked things off with 15 minutes of reading, and of course… nothing says summer fun like freeze pops and outdoor playtime! 🍧🌳

✨ Join us at the Raymond Public Library this summer as we read, create, play, discover, and "unearth a story together" because learning is always an adventure, even during summer break! ✨

06/10/2026

🌱📚 Unearth a Story Through Summer Gardening! 🌼🌞

Join us at the Raymond Public Library as we continue our Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story,” by digging into the joys of summer gardening! Thanks to a generous book donation from the Raymond Garden Club, we now have two wonderful additional selections: Do Butterflies Make Butter?* and The Amazing Life Cycle of Plants to add to our gardening books ready for you to explore.

Whether you're planting your first flowers or growing a full garden, there’s something to inspire every reader! 🌿📖
Stop by to discover tips, ideas, and stories that will help your garden, and your imagination, grow all summer long.
Come dig in, learn something new, and unearth a story with us! 🌻✨

06/10/2026

We’re continuing to “Unearth A Story” this summer at the Raymond Public Library!

Did you know there are 191 bee species in Mississippi, but only one makes honey? That’s just one of the fascinating things we uncovered this morning during our Summer Reading Presentation, featuring Brian K. Lamb with Bubba’s Bee! We also learned how bees work together in hives, collecting nectar from flowers and making it into honey using teamwork, patience, and purpose in every drop.
After learning all about bees, everyone especially enjoyed a sample of sweet of honey.
From buzzing bees to exciting books, we’re continuing to “Unearth A Story” and discover the hidden treasures reading has to offer. Remember to make learning fun, join us at the Raymond Public Library this summer as we keep minds sharp, spark imagination, and build a lifelong love of learning.

06/09/2026

Make Learning Fun This Summer at the Raymond Public Library!

Summer reading is in full swing, and today we’re bringing the excitement to life with our “Unearth a Story” theme! In addition to our regularly scheduled stroytime on Fridays at 10am. We’re hosting a special storytime just for older children ages 7–10 every Tuesday at 2 PM right here at the Raymond Public Library!

Our storytime today was full of imagination, laughter, and something a little extra special! Our older children enjoyed 15 minutes of independent reading, choosing their own books to dive into before jumping into the remaining storytime fun.

What’s summer without a little outdoor fun? We wrapped things up with an outdoor game designed to build teamwork and sportsmanship, because learning happens everywhere, even outside! Today was a perfect example that summer reading can be both books and outdoor adventures!

Join us as we read, create, play, and unearth a story, discovering together that learning is always an adventure!

06/08/2026

🦖📚 Unearth a Sweet Story and Celebrate National Frosted Cookie Day at Raymond Public Library! 🍪✨
Join us for our Summer Reading Theme: Unearth a Story as we dig into prehistoric fun!
Celebrate National Frosted Cookie Day with us at the Raymond Public Library Wednesday, June 10th! Stop by to grab a pack of frosted cookies and treat yourself to some frosted dinosaur happiness! 🦕💚
While you’re here, explore a world of dinosaurs, adventures, and stories waiting to be discovered. Whether you're digging into a good book or enjoying a sweet treat, there's something for everyone at the Raymond Public Library!
Don’t miss out—come unearth a story and enjoy a deliciously fun day with us!

06/05/2026

Today for Storytime at the Raymond Public Library, we continued to "Unearth a Story” with a fun-filled dinosaur adventure! Our young readers enjoyed the story, How Do Dinosaurs Eat Cookies? by Jane Yolen, and had a wonderful time bringing creativity to life by using various colors of dyed rice to decorate dinosaur coloring pages. It was a dino-mite day full of learning, laughter, and imagination!

Make learning fun this summer, join us for Storytime on Fridays at 10:00 AM at the Raymond Public Library.

Don’t miss our special, Honey Bee Program on June 10th at 10:00 AM!