Wesson Friends of the Library

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

SAVE THE DATE! UNEARTH A STORY! IMPROVE YOUR READING!
Wesson Public Library Children's Summer Reading Program starts Wednesday, June 10th at 10:00 am-- additional programs are July 9,16, and 23.
Early registration begins on Tuesday May 26th at the Library. Ages 4-12 --- 4 exciting programs-- fun Snacks-
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW SOON

04/24/2026

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY RAFFLE !

Register to win one of 4 FIFTY DOLLAR gift cards to local eating establishments! Tickets are only $5.00 each, and each entry allows you to have 4 chances to win. Come by the Wesson Public Library Monday – Thursday April 27 - 30 (8:30 - 11:30am or 12:30 – 5:00pm) to buy tickets.
You may also buy tickets at the 1915 Building during Founders Day from 9:00am until 1:00pm, Saturday May 2nd. Drawing will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday May 2nd at the 1915 Building at the Wesson Park.
Participants are 51 Diner, Firehouse BBQ, Park Place Concessions and Destiny’s Delights.
Proceeds will be used to help the development of the Wesson Public Library Historical and Genealogical Museum, sponsored by the Wesson Friends of the Library

04/23/2026

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY RAFFLE !

Register to win one of 4 FIFTY DOLLAR gift cards to local eating establishments! Tickets are only $5.00 each, and each entry allows you to have 4 chances to win. Come by the Wesson Public Library Monday – Thursday April 27 - 30 (8:30 - 11:30am or 12:30 – 5:00pm) to buy tickets.
You may also buy tickets at the 1915 Building during Founders Day from 9:00am until 1:00pm, Saturday May 2nd. Drawing will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday May 2nd at the 1915 Building at the Wesson Park.
Participants are 51 Diner, Firehouse BBQ, Park Place Concessions and Destiny’s Delights.
Proceeds will be used to help the development of the Wesson Public Library Historical and Genealogical Museum, sponsored by the Wesson Friends of the Library.

04/19/2026

National Library Week

National Library Week kicks off today as libraries across the United States celebrate the power of free access to knowledge—and for younger generations, that availability can be life-shaping. Created by the American Library Association, it highlights how libraries support literacy, curiosity, and learning at every age, especially in childhood, when reading habits first take root.

The image of books lining the children's section of The New York Public Library captures this idea in action. At the Children's Center in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, shelves are designed for small hands and big questions, offering picture books, early readers, and nonfiction that invite exploration and imagination. These spaces encourage children to choose their own stories, build vocabulary, and discover that learning can be joyful, not intimidating.

National Library Week also celebrates libraries as shared civic spaces. In a time when reliable knowledge can feel fragmented, libraries remain trusted places to learn, connect, and explore ideas.
(article courtesy of Bing.com)

04/18/2026

The Wesson Public Library and the Friends of the Library are excited to announce our second Books & Babies Giveaway Contest!

This special contest is open to babies up to 24 months old. Simply bring your little one to the library, sign up for a library card (or use your existing card), and register for a chance to win one of four prizes—each awarded separately.

Prizes include a large basket of baby items donated by the Friends of the Library, a beautiful white and yellow handcrafted blanket donated by Jennifer Peets, and books generously provided by Expectations & Beyond the Rainbow.

The best part? You can register each time you visit the library—so stop by often for more chances to win!

Contest ends on April 30, 2026.

11/03/2025

Congratulations to Elizabeth Arnold, one of the winners of the Wesson Friends of the Library Adult Reading Contest in October! Marilyn Britt, Librarian at the Wesson Public Library, presented Elizabeth with a gift card to 51 Diner. Congratulations, Elizabeth!