The Mississippi Library Commission is committed – through leadership, advocacy, and service – to strengthening and enhancing libraries and library services for all Mississippians.
Hello! I'm Ruth Jinkiri. I'm the Disability Support Coordinator at the Mississippi Library Commission (MLC). I knew I wanted to become a librarian when I was a young girl in elementary school. My uncle was a librarian and would bring books and things home with him and tell us all about them. I wanted to be just like him, but it has been a very long journey.
Welcome to June, and the sixth month of the Read with MLC 2025 Reading Challenge! This month's goal is to read a book about nature and the natural world. June happens to be National Great Outdoors Month and we thought, "What better time to ditch the screen, pick up a book, and head outside?" June boasts the official beginning of summer on the 20th, as well as:
Not enough outdoors for you? Check with the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science and Mississippi's state parks and national parks for fun events this June and all summer long.
Need a few suggestions on the perfect book to take camping or to the beach? Check out our staff picks at the jump below.
