Blue Mountain Public Library

06/04/2026

The Northeast Regional Library is seeking a qualified Branch Manager for the Ripley Public Library. Candidates must possess an Associate's degree, a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in a library setting.

We seek individuals with exceptional technological and office skills, proficiency in project management, and arts and crafts. The Branch Manager will effectively lead staff to deliver outstanding service to the communities we serve in our counties. As a forward-facing role, this position demands leadership and commitment to aiding our patrons. As a branch of the Northeast Regional Library system, operations must align with all established organizational policies and procedures.

The schedule consists of 40 hours per week, with occasional Saturday and evening work required.

Submit a completed application by email to [email protected]. Application deadline is 5:00PM, Friday, June 19, 2026. Good luck!

06/02/2026

Hey everyone! I won’t have activities scheduled for the Sumner Reading Program, but I will have take home packets for the kiddos to enjoy! Stop by and pick one up!

05/26/2026

Due to staff shortage, the Blue Mountain Library will be closed today. We will reopen Friday.

04/03/2026

Digital materials are available through Libby(Overdrive) and Hoopla. See you next week!

All branches of the Northeast Regional Library System are closed Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 in observance of Good Friday.

We will resume operations on April 6, 2026.

03/26/2026

We’re thrilled to share the featured title for the first global Libby Reads program of 2026!

From March 26 – April 9, readers worldwide can check out Meet the Neighbors by Brandon Keim with no waitlists or holds in the Libby app. A beguiling invitation to discover an expanded sense of community and kinship beyond our own species, Meet the Neighbors opens our eyes to the world of vibrant intelligence just outside our doors.

02/27/2026

🌑 SET YOUR ALARMS: The "Blood Moon" is coming Tuesday morning! 🌑
Early on Tuesday morning, March 3rd, we are in for a treat! The only Total Lunar Eclipse of 2026 is happening right over our heads. This is when the Moon passes into Earth's shadow and turns a deep, "bloody" red.

Since it’s happening in the pre-dawn hours, you’ll want to look toward the West-Northwest as the Moon sinks toward the horizon.

Here is the schedule for Central Standard Time (CST):

✅ 3:50 AM – The Partial Eclipse begins (you’ll see a "bite" taken out of the Moon)
🔴 5:04 AM – TOTALITY BEGINS. This is the main event! The Moon will turn a dusty red/orange
📍 5:33 AM – Maximum Eclipse (the deepest point of the shadow)
⚪ 6:02 AM – Totality Ends (the Moon starts returning to white)

Viewing Tips:
Best Viewing: The best viewing window is between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. CST.
Location: The moon will be low in the western sky.
Visibility: The entire event is visible, but in some areas, the moon may set while in the partial phase.

02/26/2026

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record® is the world’s largest shared reading experience, uniting millions to read the same book on the same day and raise awareness of early literacy. Now in its 20th year, this initiative connects caring volunteers with children to read aloud and distribute high-quality books, building foundational literacy skills and home libraries.

See Marcus Grow is a vibrant picture book that introduces young readers to the wonders of gardening while exploring themes of curiosity, discovery, nurturing and growth. In this story, the young character named Marcus learns from his grandmother in her garden. The book beautifully illustrates the parallel between plant care and human development, sharing the wisdom that both children and seedlings need “water and air and sunshine. And space to grow.”

More at: https://www.nereg.lib.ms.us/read-for-the-record/

02/25/2026

The Blue Mountain Library will be closed on Friday, February 27 due to staff shortage

02/13/2026

Henny is a chick who’s just a little different from everyone else in the barn—and who learns to embrace her special gift in this whimsical and charming pictu...

02/09/2026

A group of young space travelers can't wait for their pizza party later, but how many hours away is dinner? What are hours anyway? Read by Beverly Parker, Ti...