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Banned Books Week 2026
“Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.” - from the ALA (American Library Association). 🚫📙🚫
Banned Books Week is October 4th-10th, 2026. To find out more information, visit https://bannedbooksweek.org
Author: East Mississippi Regional Library System
Posted: October 2, 2026, 3:00 pm
New Contest at the Heidelberg Library!
We have a new guessing game taking place at the Heidelberg library! Come by and take a guess at how many items are in the jar! 🎃 The patron with the closest correct guess will win a gift card! One entry per day per patron. Contest ends October 31st.
Author: East Mississippi Regional Library System
Posted: October 1, 2026, 5:30 pm
Heidelberg Library Newsletter - October 2026
We hope you enjoy the Heidelberg Public Library October 2026 newsletter! Please call librarian Stephanie Sullivan at 601-787-3857 if you have any questions. (Click on the images below to view them in full size). 🎃👻🎃
Author: East Mississippi Regional Library System
Posted: October 1, 2026, 5:00 pm