Vancleave Public Library
Friends of the Vancleave Public Library Announce $500 Amazon Gift Card Raffle
Vancleave, MS – Friends of the Vancleave Public Library are hosting a raffle for a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card, with proceeds benefiting library programs and services.
Raffle tickets are $10 each and limited to 150 tickets, so participants are encouraged to purchase early. The winning ticket will be announced during the April 4th Spring Festival, where the winner can claim their prize.
Tickets are available through the Vancleave Public Library, located at 12604 Highway 57.
For more information, call 228-826-5857 or visit www.JGRLS.org.
Friends of the Vancleave Public Library Announce Library T-Shirt Art Contest
Vancleave, MS – The Friends of the Vancleave Public Library invite community members to participate in a Library T-Shirt Art Contest, giving artists the opportunity to have their original design featured on the official library T-shirt.
Participants are encouraged to create artwork inspired by their favorite book. The winning design will be announced during the Spring Festival on April 4, where the artist may claim a free T-shirt featuring their artwork. Library T-shirts will also go on sale beginning April 4.
Artwork submissions will be accepted February 1 through March 25 and may be dropped off at the Vancleave Public Library, located at 12604 Highway 57. For more information, please call 228-826-5857 or visit www.JGRLS.org.
Vancleave Public Library Launches Ultimate Reading Contest for All Ages
Vancleave, MS – The Friends of the Vancleave Public Library invite readers of all ages to participate in the Ultimate Reading Contest, beginning February 1.
Open to children, teens, and adults, the ongoing contest offers a new chance to win prizes every month. Participants can earn entries by completing 10 library check-outs within a calendar month or by writing a book review to be shared online and on the library’s bulletin board. Check-outs do not carry over between months.
With multiple ways to enter and monthly prize drawings, the contest encourages reading, creativity, and regular library visits for the whole community. For more information, visit www.JGRLS.org, follow @JacksonGeorgeLibrary on Facebook and Instagram, or contact Vancleave Public Library at 826-5857.
Friends of the Vancleave Library Launch “Library of Things” Program
Vancleave, MS – The Friends of the Vancleave Library are excited to introduce a new community-driven initiative: the Library of Things! This creative program allows Vancleave Library cardholders to borrow specialty items — things you may only need occasionally or want to try before buying.
From party lights to volleyball nets, the Library of Things will offer useful items that go beyond books — and you can help us build it!
📦 We’re currently seeking donations of gently used, working items including:
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Volleyball Nets
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Party Lights
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Speakers
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Wi-Fi Hotspots
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DVD/Blu-ray Players
If you’d like to donate, please drop items off at the Vancleave Public Library during open hours.
Let’s work together to grow this unique collection and support our community with more ways to borrow, learn, and share!
Urban Homestead: The Art of Sustainable Living
Vancleave, MS_ The Vancleave Public Library is bringing the art of sustainable living to your fingertips with its Urban Homestead series! Whether you have a large farm or just a small backyard, you don’t need forty acres and a mule to start homesteading. Tune into our Facebook page for engaging videos that teach valuable skills such as sourdough baking, cheese making, fermentation, square foot gardening, raising chickens, and more. No matter the size of your space, you can learn practical ways to live more sustainably. Join the conversation and start your homesteading journey with us today!
Vancleave Public Library
12604 Highway 57
Vancleave, MS 39565
(228) 826-5857
Lauria Barton, Branch Manager
Hours
Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Friday – Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Features
• Laptops
• LeapPads
• Public Computers
• Wi-Fi
• Meeting Room