Library gets new releases, plans more therapy dog reading sessions

By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services

Hello Long Beach!

New releases have been making their way onto the shelves in all areas of the library through the month of June.  Make sure to check our new items on display when you stop by your library this summer!  There is something for everyone.

Preschool Story Time will continue through July.  It is held each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the children’s wing.  This program is geared towards the four and under crowd.  We read a story, make a craft and dance to favorite children’s songs.

The library will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.  We will reopen on Monday, July 6 at 9 a.m.

The Long Beach Library Board of Trustees will be meeting on July 14 at 4 p.m. in the main wing of the library.

Our Sit, Stay, and READ! Program, sponsored by the Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi, is really starting to thrive, and we could not be more excited!  The next program is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, and begins at 10 a.m.  If your child struggles with reading, these trained therapy dogs are not only the perfect audience, but also offer a unique solution for children who need encouragement to improve their literacy skills in a nonjudgemental environment.  It’s free, and no registration is required.  However, we do ask that an adult accompany the child for this event.  For more information, please call the library at 228-863-0711.

And, as a final reminder, the library’s hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

For more information about any of our events or offerings, please give us a call at 228-863-0711. The library is located at 209 Jeff Davis Avenue.

As always, we thank everyone for their continued support and patronage and stay safe!