Showing posts with label Brandon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brandon. Show all posts

Friday, February 14

Displays Gone Wild at the Brandon Library!

It's Library Lover's Month at the Brandon Library, and we've gone all out on amazing titles just for you! First off, be sure to check out our BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK display, which you can see more of on Facebook here!


We're also celebrating Black History Month with some of our favorite inspirational quotes from black leaders across the globe, as well as incredible nonfiction about the African American journey, memoirs and biographies of black men and women, and fiction by black authors and/or featuring black protagonists!


This month is also featuring some super fun displays such as:

Cake pans, with accompanying books all about fancy cake techniques AND our catalog full of all of our available cake pans for checkout! We also took the opportunity to show off some pretty hilarious cake fails, so...have fun with that.


You Said Yes...Now What? featuring books all about weddings, decor, dresses, budgets, parties, presents, and more!


Ways to Love Yourself including titles on how to be stress-free, the secrets to happiness and contentment, and the art of achieving the life you want! This one includes hits like Sleep Rituals by Jennifer Williamson, Hygge: The Danish Art of Happiness by Marie Tourell Søderberg, and Year of Yes: How to Dance it Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes! 



Look and Listen
aka books based on some truly amazing podcasts and YouTube shows!

This display features titles based on the Adventure Zone podcast, the Lore podcast, Pod Save America, the Haunting of Sunshine Girl YouTube show, and more!


We've also begun leading into Women's History Month coming up in March with our triple display case, which is now featuring the Mississippi Department of Archives and History's traveling exhibit, Inspiring the Next Generation: Exceptional Mississippi Women.


MDAH says of this exhibit:

This exhibit focuses on thirty-two women who shaped Mississippi and the nation, divided into eight categories: artists, performers, civil rights, athletes, authors, suffrage, education, and government and law. The women featured in this exhibit include well-known individuals such as Fannie Lou Hamer and Leontyne Price in addition to influential, but lesser-known, women such as Burnita Shelton Matthews.

While some of these displays, like the one directly above, are sticking around for a bit, the rest of them won't be around forever. The titles are going fast, so come check them out today!

Monday, December 2

Turkey, Ducks, and Puppets, oh my!


Now that the turkey has been eaten, and sales have been attended, the Brandon Library is looking forward to celebrating the Holiday Season. This is definitely a party month for us. Be sure to check the calendar so that you don’t miss any of the fun.


If you have a few minutes this weekend while the library is closed, take a stroll through City Park behind the library and read The Twelve Days of Christmas by Susan Jeffers. We change the story every month so there is always something new to read.




You have a few more days to find your Library Duck! You can come every day through Friday, December 6. We will have the drawing for the Library Duck Hunt at the Puppet Show on Saturday, December 7. The winner of the drawing will receive a $100 gift card. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Brandon Library. Thank you, Friends!



Saturday, December 7 at 1:00 p.m. in addition to the Duck Drawing, we will have a CMRLS Christmas Puppet Show and afterwards we will make some yummy wreaths out of donuts!  At the end of the program, we will all go to the park and read the Story Walk.

We have decorated the library and if you would like to take family pictures, you are welcome to come by during library hours.

Monday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Friday, October 18

Brandon: Fall Festival is here!

The Brandon Public Library's Fall Festival Family Night is
Thursday, October 24 from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
All ages are welcome! 



Want to wear your Halloween costume early? We'd love for you to show them off here with us! Plus, Ms. Janet will be doing spooky (and not-so-spooky) face painting for anyone who wants a cool addition to their costumes! 

We'll have tons of games, treats, candy, and hot dogs!
You can even get a chance to win some cool prizes during our spine-tingling bingo!

Friday, September 6

Look Up to the Stars at Brandon Public Library!



Astronomy is for Everyone: The 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing Edition!

Join us on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 6:00 pm for a special celestial event!


Astronomer Kevin Manning, a former consultant with NASA, has always been passionate about astronomy, and wants to share the excitement with you! 


Over the next 1 ½ hours, you’ll learn about the size and scale of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders using hands-on activities and assorted visuals.


Ages 8+.

Monday, April 1

Coming Up at Brandon Library

April is a busy month here at the Brandon Library, so here's a reminder of some of our upcoming events!


  • Computer Literacy 101 at 11:00 am:
    • April 3: Introduction to the internet
    • April 17: Introduction to Windows 10
  • Soap Making Demonstration: Join us on April 11 at 6:00 pm and learn all about cold process soap making with Debbie Huff!
  • Spring at Your Library: It's that time of year again! Come to the Brandon Library on April 27 from 10:30 am - 3:00 pm for a ton of fun! Enjoy the antique car and truck show, our gigantic spring book sale, Lego car races, and a tour of the Rankin County historical buildings! Hot dogs, chips, soda, popcorn, and water will be available for sale by the Friends of the Brandon Library. We'll see you there!

Friday, March 15

Soap Making at Brandon Library




Between YouTube and Pinterest, we live in a DIY world. Recipes and instructions for everything from baked goods to household cleaners to makeup are all over the internet.

This is especially true of health and beauty products--like, say, soap. After all, when you make your own supplies, you know exactly what goes into them!

Join us at the Brandon Library on Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 pm for a special demonstration by Debbie Huff on how to make your own cold press soap! 

Friday, February 22

Black History Celebration at the Brandon Library!


Join us Monday, February 25, at 6:00 pm, for a discussion of Coach
Rod Davis's life and experiences in sports! Coach Davis will be sharing to educate the public, promote understanding, and encourage fairness for all races.

Rod Davis is from Gulfport, Mississippi. He went to Southern Mississippi where he was selected as the Conference USA defensive player of the year during his junior year. Davis was the 2002 recipient of the Conerly Trophy, an award given annually to the best college football player in the state of Mississippi by the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. He finished his college career with 526 tackles and 18.5 sacks. Rod was selected in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. As a professional linebacker, Rod played in the National Football League, Arena Football League, and the Canadian Football League. Coach Davis has spent the last 4 years at Northwest Rankin as their assistant head coach and defensive co-coordinator. Coach Davis was recently named the new head football coach at Florence. We are very honored to have Coach Davis speak at our library's Black History Celebration!

Friday, January 18

A Mad Tea Party at the Brandon Library

Join us next week for Family Night on Thursday, January 24 at 6:00 pm as we celebrate Lewis Carroll's un-birthday with a tea party fit for a Queen (of Hearts, obviously)!

We'll have music, crafts, games, and refreshments galore. Come dressed as your favorite Alice in Wonderland character, or just let your clothes go MAD!


Don't be late for this very important date! We'll see you there.

Friday, January 11

Begin Sewing at the Brandon Library!

Learn the basics of sewing with us!

Do you want to use our sewing machines acquired with the So, Sew! grant? Just let us know! For more information, call the Brandon Library at (601) 825-2672.

January 12: Apron
January 19: Fold-Up Shopping Bag
January 26: Thumb-Finger Potholder

Please preregister.



Supply List:

Class #1 - Apron
  • Fabric - 1 yard 45 inch wide for the main color
  • 1/2 yd for the second color
  • 1/2 yd fusible interfacing
  • thread to match 
  • usual sewing notions (if you're bringing your own machine)

Class #2 - The fold-up shopping bag
  • 1 yard 45 inch wide fabric
  • thread to match. 
  • Usual sewing notions (if you're bringing your own machine)

Class #3 - Thumb-Finger Pot Holder
  • We will use the scraps from the first two projects or two fabric pieces approximately 8 x 10 inches 
  • 1 piece each of Insul-bright and quilt batting - 8 x 10 inches
  • thread to match.
  • Usual sewing notions (if you're bringing your own machine)

****Usual Sewing Notions (if you're bringing your own machine)
This is a list of the basic items needed for beginning sewing. Please put your name on all your supplies.
  • Scissors – please be sure these will easily cut fabric.
  • Seam ripper 
  • Tape measure - 60 inches at least 
  • Seam gauge 
  • Water soluble disappearing ink pen FOR FABRIC or other marker for fabric 
  • Pins and pin cushion 
  • Hand sewing needles - sharps size 10 or an assortment of sizes
  • Thimble 
  • Large safety pin 
  • Box or container for supplies 
  • Needle threader - can be helpful if you have difficulty threading needles 
  • Small sack for scraps/trash - bring this when attending a class 

Some stores sell preassembled kits containing many of these supplies. It is best not to purchase these as the scissors do not cut well and the needles and pins are not sharp enough to use without marring the fabric. Most all of these supplies should be available at fabric stores or Wal-Mart, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, etc.

If you are bringing your own sewing machine, please bring sewing machine needles - several sizes are very useful. Also, bring the instruction manual for the machine.

Monday, July 16

An Evening with James Meredith at Brandon Public Library!


Come to the Brandon Library for An Evening with James Meredith!
Join the Brandon and Rankin County Genealogical and Historical Societies at the Brandon Library on Tuesday, July 17 at 7:00pm for their bi-monthly meeting.

Our special guest is James Meredith, the first African American to attend the University of Mississippi and a prominent figure of the Civil Rights Movement!

Here’s a bit of info about James Meredith, courtesy of Biography.com:

Born in Mississippi in 1933, James Meredith was raised on a farm with nine siblings. He joined the military after high school and attended an all-black college before becoming the first black student at the University of Mississippi in 1962. After he graduated, Meredith earned a law degree and became involved in politics. He lives in Jackson, Mississippi, and continues to be active in civil rights.

Thursday, June 28

Brandon’s Summer Library Program Ends with a Bang!


As our Summer Library Program comes to a close, we at the Brandon Library are going all out for our finale—you guessed it, it’s our annual summer carnival!

Patrons of all ages are invited to join us on Thursday, July 12 from 6pm-7pm as we play games, get our faces painted, eat popcorn and ice pops, and make ourselves dizzy in the bouncy houses! We’ll also have a special visit from the Brandon Fire Department to show us their rides!

(Pro tip: Don’t jump in the bouncy house directly after eating unless you’re feeling brave.)

Then, on Saturday, July 14 from 12pm-1:30pm, come play our last game of Summer Bingo! We had a blast last time, and there are even MORE amazing prizes to choose from if you win! And don’t forget, our blackout winner will receive a $25 gift card to our local Cinemark Theater!

Thursday, December 21

Grandma Boot Camp at the Brandon Library!


Things have really changed since we raised our babies! If you are a new grandmother or soon-to-be grandmother, this information session at the Brandon Library is for you!  Saturday, January 6th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm, the Brandon Public Library will host a one-time special event: Grandma Boot Camp! There will be discussions, guest speakers, and new grandmother goodies for door prizes. We will cover topics such as how modern babies are raised, baby nutrition, and baby safety.

One grandmother recently said, “My best advice is to train for a marathon. Physically, grandmothering is a very strenuous job.” To help you get ready, we will also talk about how you can stay active and sharp and ready to play with baby! Our speakers will include Angelia Pryor from the Brandon Senior Center, Nutritionist Natasha Haynes, Time for Toys owner Bethany Mathis, and Dr. Carmen Wolfe from Vanderbilt Hospital Emergency Department. Bring your questions and concerns and we will help get everything sorted out. 

Please register by calling the Brandon Library at 601-825-2672 or on the events tab of our website, www.cmrls.lib.ms.us.  The Brandon Library is located at 1475 West Government Street. The library is part of the Central Mississippi Regional Library System serving Rankin, Scott, Simpson, and Smith counties.

Tuesday, May 20

BRANDON PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING

SUMMER READING 2014 is almost here and we are excited! We have over 40 programs lined up for you, from babies to high school seniors. Which group do you think will be launching catapults?!!

If you think reading is boring and library's have nothing but books, we're going to prove you WRONG! Because this year's theme, "Fizz, Boom, Read," is all about science! Not just any science either. The kind you wouldn't expect in a library. Shhh! Don't tell anyone but we will be blowing up things and making slime and spitting watermelon seeds. It will be a summer of fun.

Stop by the Brandon Library today to get your registration bag and calendar. As always, everything is free and you do not have to be registered at Brandon to attend any Brandon events.

Hope to see you soon!

Friday, September 21

Fluff n' Fudge Book Club @ Brandon

We had a killer (pun intended) time at this week's Fluff n' Fudge Book Club as we discussed The Legs Murder Scandal by Hunter Cole. This chilling account resurrects the story of Ouida Keeton, a.k.a. "Mississippi's Lizzie Borden". The story that rocked 1935 Laurel, MS has been largely forgotten. If you missed it, click here to request a copy!

Now as for the fudge, it was simply to die for (again, pun intended). Here is the recipe for Killer Crack Peanut Butter Fudge. Enjoy!

3 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 cup JIF peanut butter
1 7oz. jar marshmallow creme
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine sugar, butter, and evaporated milk in a heavy 2 1/2 quart saucepan. Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat. Add the peanut butter, stirring until melted. Add marshmallow creme and vanilla; beat until well blended.
Spread in a buttered 9x13x2 inch pan. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate. Cut into squares when firm.

Be sure to join us next time, October 17th @ 10:30, as we read The Lost Years by Mary Higgins Clark. You can get a leg up by requesting it here. As for the fudge, like the book, it's a mystery. Join us to find out!

Happy reading!

Monday, March 19

Fluff n' Fudge Book Club


We're combining two of our loves here at Brandon: books and chocolate! Join us this Wednesday, March 21st at 10:30 to discuss The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory.

We will have Mint Chocolate Fudge!



Ingredients:
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (divided)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup (6 oz.) white chocolate chips
1 tablespoon pure peppermint extract
1 teaspoon gel green food coloring.


Directions:
  1. Line an 8 or 9 inch pan with wax paper.
  2. Melt  semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk in a sauce pan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  3. Spread half of the mixture into prepared pan and chill for about 10 minutes (hold remaining mixture at room temperature).
  4. Melt white candy with remaining with remaining sweetened condensed milk in sauce pan over low heat. Add peppermint extract and food coloring.
  5. Spread on chilled chocolate layer and then chill for 10 minutes lover or until firm.
  6. Spread reserved chocolate.

Thursday, February 2

***New Computer Classes***

The Pearl Library and Brandon Library are teaming up and teaching a new series of computer classes. Registration is requested so that we can make the proper accomodations. Please call the Pearl Public Library at 601-932-2562. The classes are taught at the Pearl Public Library's computer lab which accomodates 24 students!

Branch managers Linda Wolfe and Mara Villa will be offering one class each Thursday during February and March.

The class schedule is below:


Feb. 2--Advance Microsoft Word (6:00-7:30)
Feb. 9--How to make a Card Using Microsoft Publisher (6:00-7:00)
Feb. 16--Introduction to Microsoft Excel (6:00-7:30)
Feb. 23--Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint (6:00-7:30)

Mar. 1--Advance Microsoft Word (6:00-7:30)
Mar. 8--How to make a Card Using Microsoft Publisher (6:00-7:00)
Mar. 22--Introduction to Microsoft Excel (6:00-7:30)
Mar. 29--Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint (6:00-7:30)

Thursday, January 19

Fluff n' Fudge Book Club

Yesterday was our first exciting meetings of the Fluff n'Fudge book club @ the Brandon Library! We discussed Kathryn Stockett's The Help and enjoyed a fudge with a secret ingredient....

no, we didn't let Minnie get a hold of our treat! The special ingredient was Velveeta!



VELVEETA Fudge




Ingredients


3/4 lb. (12 oz) Velveeta, cut into 1/2 inch cubes


1 cup butter or margarine


6 squares unsweetened chocolate


2 Tbsp. light corn syrup


2 pkg. (16 oz each) powdered sugar (about 8 cups)


1-1/2 cups chopped pecans


1 tsp. vanilla




Directions


Place Velveeta, butter, chocolate and corn syrup in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 min.; stir. Microwave an additional minute; stir until well blended.




Add chocolate mixture, in batches, to sugar in large bowl, beating with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended after each addition. Stir in pecans and vanilla.




Pour into greased 13x9-inch pan. Smooth top with spatula; cover. Refrigerate several hours or until firm before cutting into 1-inch squares to serve. (For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight before serving.)










Join us next month on February 15th @ 10:30 am! We will be discussing Audrey Niffenegger's Her Fearful Symmetry. What fudge will we be serving this time? Come and find out!


Thursday, December 1

Scrabble Outcome

Brandon Library's "Staff v. Patron" Month Long Scrabble Tournament is over! Eight games were completed and the victor is....

(drumroll please)

It was a TIE! Four to Four! Rematch next year! Same time! Same place!

Until then, drop by the library and help complete our Community Jigsaw Puzzle! Can you help us put the pieces together?

Thursday, November 10

Author Visit!

Join us @ the Brandon Public Library for

Bruce Wayne Sullivan's Autobiography:


Up in Ruins


Thursday, November 17 @ Noon!


Bring your lunch! We'll provide drinks and dessert!
For information, contact the Brandon Public Library @ 601-825-2672

Monday, November 7

Can you beat OUR STAFF????



Challenge your mind and our Brandon Library staff in our

Staff v Patrons Scrabble Game!


All through the month of November, the staff and patrons at the Brandon Library will be lining up those letter tiles to see who will be triumphant.



So... think you've got what it takes? Know a word using Q or Z (10 points each)? Stop by the Brandon Library and try your best!