Giles County Public Library

05/28/2026

Beloved author and illustrator Beatrix Potter captured the hearts of generations with her charming tales of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Tom Kitten, and many other memorable characters. Her beautifully illustrated stories combine gentle lessons, nature, and imagination, making them treasured classics for children and collectors alike.

The October 2016 Beatrix Potter Tea was promoted with this lovely display featuring a delightful collection of Beatrix Potter collectibles celebrating her timeless literary legacy.

05/28/2026

Storytime’s weekly theme was all about families! 💛 Miss Elizabeth shared “The Bear in My Family” by Maya Tatsukawa and “Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa” by Anna Dewdney with our young readers.

Friday Storytime during Summer Reading will continue on June 26 and July 10, and we hope families will also join us for the full line-up of Friday activities! 📚✨

Don’t forget to keep reading and logging books on READSquared for prizes and the opportunity to be recognized as a top reader in your age group!

Our full Storytime schedule resumes Friday, August 7.

05/28/2026

📚 Our Know Thy Shelf Book of the Month, Gilead by Marilynne Robinson, has officially been checked out! We’re thrilled so many readers are joining the discussion.

Don’t worry — additional copies will arrive next week. To reserve your copy, call the library at 931-363-2720 and we’ll place you on the reserve list.

Thank you for making Know Thy Shelf such a success, and happy reading! 📖

05/27/2026

📱📚 Teens—your next great read is just a tap away!

With the Libby app, you can borrow eBooks and audiobooks for FREE using your Giles County Public Library card. Read on your phone, tablet, or computer anytime, anywhere—perfect for busy schedules, road trips, or relaxing at home.

✨ No late fees
🎧 Audiobooks on the go
📖 Thousands of titles available instantly

Stop by the library if you need help getting started with Libby!

05/27/2026

🦖 The Lynnville Lego Club wrapped up its summer session with a dinosaur build followed by a fun year-end celebration!

The group explored STEM concepts through hands-on activities, including a Catapult Launcher experiment where participants tested scientific principles by adjusting positions and adding rubber bands to see how it affected performance. They also worked together on a team Maze challenge, guiding balls through the original build before redesigning the bumpers and testing their improvements.

After a morning filled with creativity, teamwork, and discovery, everyone enjoyed a wonderful potluck picnic together. What a fantastic way to end the summer session! ☀️🧱

05/27/2026

Betty and Laura share a special piece of library history in this 2017 photo, proudly displaying a Giles County Public Library book bag from the 1989 renovation.

05/27/2026

The Seed Library has been gifted several cases of these Seed Starting kits from our partner. First come, first served. (Available at no charge!)

05/27/2026

Author Robert Bailey will be the featured guest on Tuesday, June 2, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will be held in the Giles Heritage Theatre at First National Bank. Please arrive early, as a large crowd is expected. Books will be available for purchase and signing during the event.

THE MEDIATOR is in excellent company on this list in the New York Post!
https://nypost.com/2026/05/23/lifestyle/31-of-the-best-beach-reads-for-summer-2026/

05/26/2026

🧱LYNNVILLE LEGO CLUB🧱

Join Miss Lori on Wednesday, May 27th, from 10:30 AM - 11:15 PM at the Lynnville Branch for the Homeschool Lego Club. A year-end celebration at the gazebo across the street will follow the club meeting.

05/26/2026

Lapsit Moms and Babies-Summer Reading 1997

05/25/2026

⏳ Only 2 weeks until the adventure begins!