Libraries across Mississippi participated in the 2019 Summer Library Program, with the theme “A Universe of Stories.” From storytimes with real astronauts to travelling planetariums, children, teens and adults were able to participate in a variety of outstanding programs. In 2020, “Imagine Your Story” promises to be an even more exciting theme for summer reading programs.
2019 Summer Library Program Statistics:
| Number of Library Programs Held | 3,579 |
| Number of Children Participants Registered | 23,947 |
| Number of Teen Participants Registered | 2,965 |
| Total Attendance at All Programs | 119,118 |
| Book Circulation | 760,833 |
| A/V Circulation | 238,341 |
| Other Circulation14,765 | |
| Total Circulation | 1,013,939 |