Homeschooling with Central Mississippi Regional Library System

 Homeschooling with Central Mississippi Regional Library System 

The library has tons of resources that are of huge benefit to homeschool families. Whether you're a parent looking for resources for your child, a teen looking to make a friend, or a toddler coming to enjoy a story, the library offers many educational and social activities that make homeschooling easier. A full list of these resources and opportunities can be found on the Central Mississippi Regional Library System website here. Additionally, our Facebook account and branch newsletters are wonderful ways to keep up with what is going on at the library.

Whether you're new to homeschooling or a seasoned pro, your local library can be a powerful partner in creating a rich, engaging, and well-rounded educational experience for your child.

 Let us assist you in your homeschooling journey! Here's how:

Curriculum Support

From math to mythology, our shelves are stocked with books, audiobooks, DVDs, and digital resources that align with a wide range of subjects and grade levels. Need help finding age-appropriate material or something to supplement your current curriculum? Our librarians are happy to help you locate resources that fit your learning goals. Browse our catalog here to check the shelves for materials! We offer graphic novels, nonfiction titles, DVDs, FitKits, video games, and so much more for checkout at your CMRLS branch. 

Free Online Tools

With your library card, you have access to an entire digital classroom, all completely free! Explore databases for science projects, language learning, and interactive tools for reading and math. Central Mississippi Regional Library System offers access to platforms like ABCmouse, Hoopla, CloudLibrary, Flipster, Comics Plus, Learning Express, Beanstack, Rocket Languages, and much more.  

Programs and Events

We host a variety of educational programs that benefit homeschool families. Some examples of these programs are arts and crafts, creative writing workshops, book clubs, several different story times for a variety of ages, and history-themed activities. These hands-on events help reinforce lessons while giving kids a chance to socialize and learn collaboratively. Most events are free with no registration required. Library programs are a low-stress, cost-effective way to provide an educational, social outlet for your homeschooler. Find a full list of these programs here on our website!

 

  

Reading Challenges and Book Clubs

Encourage literacy and a love for reading with our various reading challenges and teen book clubs. These programs can add structure and fun to your homeschool routine while encouraging independent reading. We offer early literacy programs that encourage children to have fun while reading and win prizes, such as 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, 500 Books Before Middle School, and 100 Books Before Graduation all year round. Additionally, in the summer, we offer our annual Summer Reading Program! Come visit us at the library to use incentivized reading to promote literacy and win some fun prizes! More information about all of these challenges can be found here! All challenges are managed for your convenience through the Beanstack app! 

Research Help & Study Spaces

Our staff is always available to help students learn research skills, navigate reliable online sources, or track down obscure facts for reports and projects. Use our library codes to access  Mississippi's research database, Magnolia, to practice important research skills and have access to academic articles and sources. Plus, we offer quiet areas and free study rooms to help learners stay focused and productive. Several branches offer free study room use as well as free or cheap larger meeting space use. Contact your CMRLS branch for more details on offerings and availability for study rooms and public meeting spaces. 

Let the Library Be Your Classroom

Every homeschooling journey is unique, but no matter your style or schedule, your public library is here to support, inspire, and grow alongside you. A CMRLS library card can empower your homeschooler in their educational and social development. Drop by any CMRLS branch today to get registered for a library card! Library cards are free to patrons who live, work, or own land in Rankin, Scott, Simpson, or Smith counties, or available for a $25 annual fee for non-residents. Stop by today, talk with a librarian, and discover how we can help make learning at home even more rewarding!