On Thursday, October 1, the Lee County Library will welcome Dr. Ricardo A. Herrera to Tupelo as the speaker for the 2026 Helen Foster Lecture. Herrera, Senior Historian for the George Washington Leadership Institute at the George Washington Presidential Library, also serves as Professor Emeritus, U.S. Army War College. An award-winning historian, Herrera is the author of Feeding Washington’s Army: Surviving the Valley Forge Winter of 1778 (UNC Press, 2022) and For Liberty and the Republic: The American Citizen as Soldier, 1775-1861 (NYU Press, 2015). His forthcoming book is an edited collection tentatively titled A Most Uncommon Soldier: The Life, Letters, and Journal of Edward Ashley Bowen Phelps, 1814-1893, to be published by the University Press of Kansas.

Described as “compelling,” and “impeccably researched,” Feeding Washington’s Army highlights the daily experience of soldiers in the Continental Army as they struggled to sustain themselves during the long, cold winter at Valley Forge. This logistical quagmire—not fighting the British—would prove to be the Continental Army’s largest and most dangerous operation during America’s war for independence. Feeding Washington’s Army transcends the mythical tales of Valley Forge to demonstrate both the resourcefulness of American soldiers and just how close to starvation they actually came.

The formal program will open at 6:00 PM with a special ceremony recognizing this year’s recipient of the Helen Foster Award for Library Advocacy, and will continue with the Helen Foster Lecture from Dr. Ricardo A. Herrera. Following the program Herrera will remain in the library for a book signing and meet-and-greet with program attendees.

StoryPlay is designed for children ages 0-2, and features fun books, songs, bubbles, and free play. StoryPlay happens every week on Wednesdays from 10:00—10:45 AM.

Storytime happens EVERY Tuesday here at the Lee County Library! Bring your family and join us for a fun time enjoying books, crafts, songs, and time well-spent in the library! This program is best suited for 3-5 year old’s, but all ages are welcome!

Join us after-school every Monday from 3:30-5:00 for Lego Club! Construct a design according to a theme or build your own masterpiece! Duplo Legos are available for younger patrons. All ages are welcome! (All Legos are provided- please keep your personal Legos safe at home!)

Come practice your reading skills by reading to a certified therapy dog! Children of all ages are welcome. Pet therapy is provided by Love on a Leash.

StoryPlay is designed for children ages 0-2, and features fun books, songs, bubbles, and free play. StoryPlay happens every week on Wednesdays from 10:00—10:45 AM.

Storytime happens EVERY Tuesday here at the Lee County Library! Bring your family and join us for a fun time enjoying books, crafts, songs, and time well-spent in the library! This program is best suited for 3-5 year old’s, but all ages are welcome!

Join us after-school every Monday from 3:30-5:00 for Lego Club! Construct a design according to a theme or build your own masterpiece! Duplo Legos are available for younger patrons. All ages are welcome! (All Legos are provided- please keep your personal Legos safe at home!)

Please note the new time: 2:00-3:30! Just like after-school Lego Club, except during regular school hours once a month! Construct a design according to a theme or build your own masterpiece! Duplo Legos are available for younger patrons. All ages are welcome!

(Homeschool and Pre-K Lego Club happens every third Thursday of the month from 2:00-3:30!)

StoryPlay is designed for children ages 0-2, and features fun books, songs, bubbles, and free play. StoryPlay happens every week on Wednesdays from 10:00—10:45 AM.

***Registration is FULL! Watch our social media for new dates for this popular program!***

This month, join us for an Etiquette and Manners class in collaboration with the MSU Extension Office! Space is limited, registration is required! Click here to register: https://forms.gle/m6EC8bLNdzVWkFxW8

Teen Tuesday programs vary by topic and activity — we have crafts, games, guest speakers, snacks and more!

Ages 12-18

Storytime happens EVERY Tuesday here at the Lee County Library! Bring your family and join us for a fun time enjoying books, crafts, songs, and time well-spent in the library! This program is best suited for 3-5 year old’s, but all ages are welcome!

Join us after-school every Monday from 3:30-5:00 for Lego Club! Construct a design according to a theme or build your own masterpiece! Duplo Legos are available for younger patrons. All ages are welcome! (All Legos are provided- please keep your personal Legos safe at home!)

Join us for our newest program series! Homeschool Hangout happens on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 10:00-11:00. We will have a different topic or guest each month, along with crafts and activities! This program is best suited for Kindergarten-5th graders.

This month, join us for a Water Science Lab! Students will learn about some amazing properties of water through fun, interactive STEM experiments.

StoryPlay is designed for children ages 0-2, and features fun books, songs, bubbles, and free play. StoryPlay happens every week on Wednesdays from 10:00—10:45 AM.

Storytime happens EVERY Tuesday here at the Lee County Library! Bring your family and join us for a fun time enjoying books, crafts, songs, and time well-spent in the library! This program is best suited for 3-5 year old’s, but all ages are welcome!

StoryPlay is designed for children ages 0-2, and features fun books, songs, bubbles, and free play. StoryPlay happens every week on Wednesdays from 10:00—10:45 AM.

Storytime happens EVERY Tuesday here at the Lee County Library! Bring your family and join us for a fun time enjoying books, crafts, songs, and time well-spent in the library! This program is best suited for 3-5 year old’s, but all ages are welcome!

Join us every Wednesday afternoon during the summer for a movie and free popcorn! Popcorn and water provided while supplies last. You may bring your own snacks/drinks if you wish. All children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

StoryPlay is designed for children ages 0-2, and features fun books, songs, bubbles, and free play. StoryPlay happens every week on Wednesdays from 10:00—10:45 AM.

Storytime happens EVERY Tuesday here at the Lee County Library! Bring your family and join us for a fun time enjoying books, crafts, songs, and time well-spent in the library! This program is best suited for 3-5 year old’s, but all ages are welcome!

Join us every Wednesday afternoon during the summer for a movie and free popcorn! Popcorn and water provided while supplies last. You may bring your own snacks/drinks if you wish. All children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

StoryPlay is designed for children ages 0-2, and features fun books, songs, bubbles, and free play. StoryPlay happens every week on Wednesdays from 10:00—10:45 AM.

Storytime happens EVERY Tuesday here at the Lee County Library! Bring your family and join us for a fun time enjoying books, crafts, songs, and time well-spent in the library! This program is best suited for 3-5 year old’s, but all ages are welcome!

Best suited for ages 8+. You do not have to have read the Percy Jackson books to enjoy the program! Make your own shield, defeat Medusa in an obstacle course, try wielding Zeus’s Master Bolt and more! We will use paint in one craft – dress accordingly! Snacks provided! This program has a capacity limit of 50 children. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Come practice your reading skills by reading to a certified therapy dog! Children of all ages are welcome. Pet therapy is provided by Love on a Leash.

Join us every Wednesday afternoon during the summer for a movie and free popcorn! Popcorn and water provided while supplies last. You may bring your own snacks/drinks if you wish. All children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

StoryPlay is designed for children ages 0-2, and features fun books, songs, bubbles, and free play. StoryPlay happens every week on Wednesdays from 10:00—10:45 AM.

Teens will be working with air dry clay to create their own petroglyphs. The clay will be terra cotta in color, so please dress accordingly! Snacks provided!

Ages 12-18

Storytime happens EVERY Tuesday here at the Lee County Library! Bring your family and join us for a fun time enjoying books, crafts, songs, and time well-spent in the library! This program is best suited for 3-5 year old’s, but all ages are welcome!