Past Events

2011 Summer Library Events

During the month of June 2011, MPB’s Early Childhood staff participated in the summer reading programs of libraries around the state, including the cities of Jackson, Utica, Clinton, Pascagoula, Biloxi, D’Iberville, and Quitman. Approximately 500 children and parents participated in story time, arts and crafts, and music and movement activities focused on the summer theme of “One World, Many Stories.”  CLICK HERE to see pictures from the events.

2nd Annual City of Jackson First Day Event

On August 13, 2011, MPB’s Education Services partnered with the City of Jackson for their 2^nd annual First Day Celebration at the Jackson Convention Complex.  The event featured a special performance by Ed Said and the Lunch Bunch.  In addition, Early Childhood staff provided educational materials to the approximately 2,000 attendees. CLICK HERE for pictures from the event.

WAPECEP Family Fair

On August 27, 2011, MPB Early Childhood staff distributed Raising Readers information to parents and children during the Washington Addition Prenatal and Early Childhood Education Project (WAPECEP) Family Fair.  Approximately 100 people were in attendance at the event. WAPECEP is a program of Jackson State University’s Human Capital Development division.

Bolton-Edwards Back to School Night

On September 8, 2011, MPB Education Services staff participated in the Bolton-Edwards Elementary/Middle School Back to School Night and distributed literacy resources to attendees.  The event also featured a special performance by The Cat in the Hat.

2012 Writers Contest

Celebrate the power of creating stories and illustrations by submitting your original story.

Who: Students in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade.

Deadline: March 30, 2012. 

All entries from Mississippi are judged locally. For futher inquiries contact Tonya Garcia at tonya.garcia@mpbonline.org.

Download the Entry Form. Click here for more information.