July events at the Morton Library

                                           

Summer reading is still going strong! We still have a lot of fun online activities for all ages.

For adults, we have Blue Feather Bakery and fun crafts to make.

For Tweens/Teens, we have Who's Tail is it Anyway? Trivia.

We have lots of Preschool Story Times, the Hattiesburg Zoo, and the Mississippi Aquarium!

These are all great virtual events that you can enjoy as a family.

Our in-house Family Story Time is July 8 at 5 p.m. Be sure to go to our online calendar to register for this event or call the library at 601-732-6288.

The link to register is below.

https://cmrls.evanced.info/signup

We are still having take-home crafts each week to pick up at the library so there is no excuse to be bored this summer, we've got something for everyone! 

There is always something to enjoy at the Library!

May Events at the Morton Library

We are all set up early for Summer Reading! Please come by and see our amazing jungle! With the Summer theme being Tails and Tales we decided to go Jungle! We have monkeys, elephants, birds, and even a waterfall for you to come and see. May 7th will be the first day to sign up for Summer Reading so be sure and come by and get signed up to be entered into all of our programs and contests.

Summer Reading will officially begin June 1st. We think this will be a fantastic summer theme with lots of amazing things to make and do.

May 4th is of course STAR WARS DAY! May the Fourth be with you! Come check out Star Wars movies and books to make it a fun family day.

And don't forget all of our special Mothers on May 9th for Mother's Day! We have take-home crafts to make for Mom.  Be sure and do something special for her even if it's just to help around the house. A hug is worth more than anything you could buy.  

April at the Morton Library

 If you need to try and find something new to read, stop by the library and pick a book from the jar to try.  They are color-coded by genre of the book or just grab one for something totally different.  We will also be having National Library Week so we will be having a lot of great activities online for all ages.  We will also have take-home crafts to pick up in the library for all ages and even a family craft for the whole family to make together. Come check out a family movie and make some snacks and spend quality time together as a family! 

We would like to thank all of our Friends of the Morton  Library for all that they do for us all year long and would like to invite others to become a Friend of the Library and receive special library benefits and help to make our library the best it can be! We need your help to do this! Memberships can be picked up at the library. The enrolment fee for joining is Students $1, individuals $5, family $10, and a business $25 per year. This is a great way to help out your local library!

We are slowly trying to update the inside of the library to make it more enjoyable for you so come by and see the progress!

March Events For The Morton Library

 The month of March is always a fun month!

It is Dr. Seuss's Birthday and Read Across America!  We have a lot of fun planned with Dr. Seuss crafts to pick up at the library and Don't forget to come check out all of your favorite Dr. Seuss books!  We all love Dr. Seuss and all of his books so make this a fun day! 

St Patrick's Day is March 17th so don't forget to wear green!

March 20th is the first day of  Spring! I know we are all ready for it!  Plan on doing something fun outside or come to the Library and check out our books on Spring flower planting. This is the time to get all of our gardens and flower beds ready for summer. 

Our Adult Online Event is With Brian Easterling a former champ on the Forged in Fire T.V. show. Be sure to go online and watch his demonstrations. The video will be online all month.

Please go to our Online Event Calendar to see all of the exciting stories and crafts for all ages.

January Events for The Morton Library

       

   Just because Christmas is over doesn't mean all of the excitement is gone.
At the Morton Library, we are still reading, making crafts, and having contests! 
We have fun crafts to be picked up for our take-home crafts this month.
We are also having another fun contest! This one will show all of your creative talents!
It's making a snowman! The only rules are that it can't contain anything that will go bad or melt and it needs to be no taller than 24 inches high. Other than that let your imaginations run wild and see who can create the best snowman. So let the contest begin and may the best snowman win! Bring your snowman to the library no later than Jan 17th . The winner will be picked that afternoon. A small prize will be given.

   We have a great event for adults online this month. It is an interview with  Author Randy Pierce.

It will be a zoom talk on January 21 at 3:00 p.m. He is the author of the book Missy. Please join in 

and hear all about him.

Don't forget to return any books that you may still have at home from prior to covid, we are relieving

fines right now so please return any books you may have and we will take care of the fine for you.

December Events At The Morton LIbrary

                                                     

We have a lot of fun events at the Library this month!

     We have a Gingerbread contest where you come into the library and pick up a paper gingerbread man and make it look like something other than a gingerbread man. They need to be turned in before Dec 20th for judging and the best one will win a small prize!

 We also have a new take-home craft each week to be picked up. 

The week of Dec 14th come by the library to pick up your little Christmas treat.

We have a ton of Christmas movies and books for you to watch this Holiday Season so come by and see what all we have available or you can go online and reserve your copies to be placed on hold for you.

The Elf on the Shelf will be up to fun and mischief from now until Christmas so come by the Library each day and see what he is up to and to fill out your letters to Santa! We have a magic mailbox that sends your letters directly to Santa! 

 We look forward to seeing all of you and we hope you stay well and have a very Happy Holiday!

  

Sebastopol March 2020 Happenings

Tween and Teen Programs

Minecraft

March is already here and with a new month comes new events! March 1-7 is Teen Tech Week. This week is meant for teenagers to improve their knowledge with different technology they can find at the library. These may include DVDs, databases, audiobooks, videogames, and other technology that is provided by the library.

In the month of March, Sebastopol Public Library is hosting Minecraft for 4 days to celebrate Teen Tech Week. Come join us, bring your kids, or someone you know to enhance creativity while interacting with others in the world of Minecraft!

Minecraft days at the Library:

Tuesday, March 3, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 4, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 11, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

We ask that you contact Sebastopol Public Library about signing up to ensure everyone gets a chance to join the Minecraft fun.

601-625-8826

Sebastop@cmrls.lib.ms.us

All Ages

Winter Crafters!

Tuesday, March 17 at 4:00 p.m.

It's the last week of winter! What better to do than some winter crafts in this cold weather? Join us for the last week of winter as we try out some amazing winter crafts!

Sebastopol February 2020 Happenings

Preschool - 6th Grade

Valentine's Day Craft Night

Tuesday, February 11 at 5:00 p.m.

Join us as we make Valentine's Day themed crafts!

All Ages

Library Lover's Month Contest

All Month

Show your love for the library by checking out any book in the month of February. For every book you check out you get entered into a $25 gift card drawing!

Winter Crafters!

Tuesday, February 18 at 4:00 p.m.

It's winter! What better to do than some winter crafts in this cold weather? Join us every month of winter as we try out some amazing winter crafts!

Sebastopol Cook-Off

Tuesday, February 25 at 5:00 p.m.

Join us for our very first Cook-Off for all ages! Bring your favorite dish for our library patrons to sample. The person with the most votes will win a grand prize!

Please register by phone or email.

601-625-8826

Sebastop@cmrls.lib.ms.us

The Vision is 2020 at the Pearl Public Library!

December programming at the Pearl Public Library which included great crafts and a wonderful Christmas program, Christmas Carols with Santa featuring the Pearl Northside Singers, proved to be a strong finish for the year!

BUT the new year is upon us in just a few days! This is an exciting one too!

 2020! A WHOLE NEW DECADE!  WOOHOO!

And, as always the Pearl Public Library has YOU in sight and mind! The vision is sharp and so is the program lineup! All programs are FREE!

Simply Crafts offers a DIY project every first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m.  January's is a crafty Notebook Calendar on Tues. Jan. 7. All materials are furnished and no reservation is needed! 

BINGO for BOOKS is every second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Come join the fun for the chance to win free books, DVDs and video games and enjoy light refreshments on Thurs. Jan. 9!

A great source of free entertainment is the Pearl Library's monthly Third Thursday Flicks at 5:45 p.m. January's movie is HOOSIERS featuring Gene Hackman on Thurs. Jan. 16! It's a free movie on the big screen and light refreshments come with it!

How-To Tuesday is featured every third Thursday at 6 p.m.!  For January's offering learn about the City of Pearl while playing Pearl-Opoly Tues. Jan.21!

And, there's so much more!

Only a few programs are featured here in this blog, but you can find ALL January programs (adult, children and family), not only for the Pearl Public Library, but all 20 libraries of the Central MS Regional Library System (CMRLS) at http://cmrls.evanced.info/signup.

So, plan on attending some of these wonderful January programs! 

Or just stop on by to visit! Here is an idea! Make it a New Year's resolution to spend more time at your local library.   Speaking of New Year's resolutions, if yours is getting more physically fit, you definitely want to stop by. The Pearl Library has a wonderful collection of FIT KITS available for FREE checkout! Uh-huh! Didn't I tell you we always have you in mind?

Don't miss out!

We'll see you there!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE PEARL PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF!

The Holiday Season is Officially Here and the Quest for creative Ideas is ON!

That's why you definitely want to mark your calendar for December programming at the Pearl Public Library  - a craft mecca! 

As you struggle to try and figure out just what to get that special person, the answer is right here!

Let me just tell you that folks love getting homemade Christmas gifts! So, if you want to WOW friends or family, plan to come to Simply Crafts on Tues. Dec. 3 at 6 p.m.

Becky will HOOK YOU UP! Yep make your very own ornament to adorn any tree!

See how easy and oh so beautiful!  This is one gift or happy anyone would loooooooove to have! And, it's FREE! All materials supplied and no reservation needed!


Don't stop there though!  Kayla is Snowman happy! Her How-To Tuesday is on Tues. Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. Snowman in a flower pot made from a plastic spoon! HOW NEAT! All you have to bring is yourself! Everything is supplied. The program is FREE and no reservation is required!


But, hold on now! Maybe you are looking for some entertainment that doesn't require paint, glue or even creativity. 

COOL! 

Ben's got this!


Hit the jackpot with BINGO FOR BOOKS on Thurs. Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.! A FREE program where you can win BOOKS! 

Ben has a great time seeing patrons having so much fun and winning big! He provides refreshments too!

It's fun for the whole family!

And, we know that family is very special! Especially this time of year when we really appreciate our family! 

Little 8-year-old mischievous Kevin McCallister (played by actor Macaulay Culkin) found this out the hard way in the 1990 Christmas movie Home Alone. 




Always in trouble Kevin wishes he had no family. The morning his family left on Christmas vacation to Paris, they accidentally forgot Kevin. So when he woke up to an empty house he was giddy with excitement at being home alone. That didn't last too long.  He had to protect the house from burglars and soon finds out there is nothing like family!

Great holiday movie. 

Ben is showing it on the big screen and serving refreshments too for his December Third Thursday Flicks offering. That's Thurs. Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. 

It's FREE and a wonderful holiday treat for someone special you might want to bring along!

See! What did I tell you! Great FREE ideas for the Christmas holidays!

Do not miss out!

We'll see you there!

Spelling THANKS Could Not Be More Fun!

That's why you should not miss the November How-To Tuesday  - or any program this month - at the Pearl Public Library!

Make your own Tin Punched Votive Candle on Tues. Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. 

Kayla has worked very hard putting this wonderful craft together for everyone to enjoy!  Which means she's eaten a lot of SOUP too! LOL! 

It's a FREE adult craft program. No reservation needed and all materials supplied. Remember How-To Tuesday is every third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.

WOW! Making this Tin Punched Votive Candle sounds like a cool craft trip!

Hey, while we are tripping hahahah, come by the Pearl Library on Thurs. Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. for a really funny ride! One of the best Thanksgiving movies ever!

Yep! A good trip is what Neal Page (played by Steve Martin), a classy executive, had in mind in Planes, Trains and Automobiles! But, what he got instead was complete chaos as he was thrown together with Del Griffith (John Candy), a bumbling shower curtain ring salesman, in this ultimate Thanksgiving film!

These two totally different men, not to mention complete strangers, encounter some hilarious, and some quite infuriating situations! 

But as life shows us oftentimes things are not as they seem. That's what makes the ending of this wonderful movie absolutely perfect for Thanksgiving! Just magical!




Ben will be showing it on the big screen at the Pearl Library for his November Third Thursday Flicks on Thurs. Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. He'll be serving refreshments too! 

FREE entertainment! Now, that's something to be thankful for!

Don't miss out!

We'll see you there!

Getting Cozy With Thanks at the Pearl Public Library!

Or is it coosie or maybe even Koosie? 

Doesn't really matter! It's a drink container sleeve that can help keep your drink cold or your hands protected from a hot beverage.   

And, you can make your very own during Simply Crafts, a FREE adult craft program, on Tues. Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. 

No reservation is needed and all materials are free.

Pretty good stuff, huh?! A pretty good gift idea too with you know what coming up next month!

Speaking of gifts for yourself or someone special and one that spells THANKS - literally -how about Tin Can Punched Votive candles?

That's coming up for the Pearl Library's How-To Tuesday November offering on Tues. Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. It's a FREE adult craft program. No reservation needed and all materials supplied.

So, come on and join in a festive atmosphere full of creativity and fun!

Talk about an atmosphere of fun, don't forget about Medieval Fest, the library's November Family Night program on Tues. Nov. 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. starring the SCA'S Shire of IronOx!

The Shire of IronOx will have displays on armor, weapons, costumes, daily life and have live hand-to-hand combat exhibitions of the Middle Ages.

The Shire of IronOx is the same Medieval reenactment group seen at CelticFest in Jackson.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a dish and enter the potluck contest for a feast fit for kings and queens. The contest will be held at 6 p.m. and the favorite dish wins the Best Potluck Dish trophy.

In addition to potluck offerings, Pizza Shack of Jackson, a big Pearl Library and Family Night supporter is generously donating pizza that will be available while the supply lasts.

Also feel free to dress in your finest Middle Ages costume. Bring the whole family and all your friends! 

It's all FREE!

Don't miss out!

We'll see you there!

Brandon: International Game Week and Other November Tidbits

Even though National Game Week is November 3-9 this year, The Brandon Library will be playing games all month.  Monday, November 4 at 5 p.m. our middle graders and teens  (ages 10+) will be trying out the digital version of the Operation!  Tuesday, November 5 the Brandon Library will host Trivia Night at Lost Pizza at 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 9 we are hosting our Ultimate Escape Room! However, you can’t just come. You must have a golden ticket!  Stop by the library to find out how to get your ticket today!

Our regular Video Game day is November 16. We are playing Minecraft.  Even our Family Night on Monday November 18 at 6 pm will be a game and puzzle adventure.

If you happen to miss all these fun days, do not worry we will have puzzles, card games, and board games out for all ages!  If you do not like board games or puzzles, we always have the Wii set up in the children’s department.

Since we are a library, not everything is games and puzzles. Other fun includes:

•          Genealogy for Beginners on Thursday, November 14 at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, November 19 at 11 a.m. for those who are interested in researching your family tree. 
• ·         Thursday November 7 at 6 p.m. come to the library to relax before the holiday rush and enjoy making Creative Zentangles. 
•          Need help learning about Google Apps or buying a new computer?  We have Computer Literacy 101 to help with that! Wednesday, November 6 and 20 at 11 a.m.

Have any questions about any of our programs? Come on in or give us a call and we will be happy to help!

Harrisville Happenings

It's hard to believe that we are just two months away from 2019 ending. It has been an amazing year at Harrisville Library but the fun is not over yet. We have some fun programs planned before the year comes to a close.

November Programs:

Tween Make & Take 

Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

Calling all kids in grades 5th -8th. Join Mrs. Kathie for a fun holiday painting class. 

We will be painting a turkey on a canvas. Supplies are free but limited. 

Please RSVP the library by October 31, to reserve your spot. 

Movies in the Morning 

Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

Join us for our presentation of the 2019 Walt Disney Pictures, 

Aladdin.

This story of a lovable street urchin, a beautiful princess and a wise-cracking genie. 

This movie is rated PG and runs 2 hrs 9 mins.

Family Bingo Night

Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

Bring the family or bring a friend, it's bingo time again.

Join us for some good laughs, yummy snacks, and great prizes.

December Programs:

Trim the Tree

Monday, December 2, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

Mrs. Kathie needs your help. Stop by the library to help Mrs. Kathie decorate the library tree. 

We will be making the ornaments for the tree. 

You will pick up your ornaments when you come back for a visit with Santa.

Visit with Santa

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

Santa Claus is coming to town. He's making a list and checking it twice. 

Be sure to bring the kids to visit Santa before he heads back to the North Pole.

Family Bingo Night

Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

Bring the family or bring a friend, it's bingo time again.

Join us for some good laughs, yummy snacks, and great prizes.

Movies in the Morning

Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

Join us for our presentation of the  2018, Universal Pictures,

 The Grinch

With the help of his loyal dog, Max. The Grinch hatches a plan to steal Christmas 

form all the Who's in Whoville.

This movie is rated PG and runs 1 hr 30 mins.

Almost Halfway Through August and Still Lots To Do At The Pearl Library!

You know.  The thing that makes the Family Night program - which is every second Tuesday of the month at the Pearl Library- really special is that well, it's for the WHOLE family!

That means August Family Night's Back to School Breakfast, Tues. Aug. 13 at 6 p.m, sponsored by Waffle House, is breakfast for dinner for EVERYONE!

So, come on in! The nice folks at Waffle House will be bringing a selection of breakfast items from their yummy menu, and it's FREE! 

Now, there will be a limited supply so be sure to get to the Pearl Library early!

Hey, nothing goes better with dinner than a movie! We all know that! That's why this is a great week at the Pearl Library. 

Following the Family Night feast on Tuesday is Third Thursday Flicks on Thurs. Aug. 15 at 5:45 p.m. 

Ben heads up adult programming at the Pearl Library and his big screen feature selection for this month is  E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial which came out in 1982! What a movie! Directed by Steven Spielberg, it's a heartwarming story about a young boy, Elliott and a kind alien E.T.! Light refreshments will be served!

August programming wouldn't be complete without a creative element! August's How-To Tuesday offering on Tues. Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. will not let you down! Don't miss fun stenciling using paper, paint, jar lids and a TOOTHBRUSH! Yep, you read that right! See! Creative! No reservation needed and all materials supplied!

Remember all programs are FREE!

We'll see you there!

No Wafflin' Now! Plan to Come and Get It at the Pearl Public Library!

Can you hear that dinner bell a'ringin'? I know you can!

That's because the big grub night is soooooo close!

Family Night, Tues. Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. The Pearl Public Library. Be here!

It's Back to School Breakfast compliments of the Waffle House, and it's ...

FUHRRREEE! 

There will be enough breakfast vittles to feed 100 folks! So, please make sure you get to the Pearl Library early enough to get in on the feast!

You know the Waffle House doesn't play when it comes to great food! Be sure to work up an appetite before you come!  Wanna know how you can do that? Glad you asked!

Join in Simply Crafts on Tues. Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. and do some gardening! Yeah! They'll take recycled plastic bottles and turn them into PLANTERS! Cool, huh? I know!

You aren't finished yet! Got to keep on programming to get your HUNGRY ON! So, how do you spell that? B-I-N-G-O! 

That's Thurs. Aug. 8 at 6 p.m! BINGO FOR BOOKS! It's such a fun time and a chance to win not only books, but DVDs and video games too! Light refreshments will be served!

Don't miss out! 

We'll see you there!