October Programming Could Not Be Sweeter at the Pearl Public Library!

(The Pearl Public Library Book Sale scheduled for Thurs. Oct. 3, Fri. Oct. 4 and Sat. Oct 5 has been postponed. http://cmrls.evanced.info/signup)



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 Swwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeetttt!

As in a HUGE jar full of the sweet stuff!  And, it all goes to the lucky person who comes the closest to guessing the number of candies in the jar! 

This confectionery guessing contest starts Tues. Oct 1 and runs through Saturday, Oct. 26. The drawing will take place on Mon. Oct. 28!  Stop on by and fill out an entry! What ya got to lose!

Also this week, is the Pearl Library's Book Sale!  Now, come on! You can just image what kind of sweet deals - at ridiculously low prices -  you'll be able to find! 

The book sale runs for three days, Thurs. Oct. 3 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Fri. Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat. Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.!

Hey! You know that books make great gifts right? Right!

Speaking of gifts. How how about a cute, little, Halloween craft that would make a sweet gift for yourself or someone special? 

Then don't miss Simply Crafts Tues. Oct 1 at 6 p.m.! It's Ghost in a Jar! 

This is a FREE program. No reservation required and all materials supplied!

This craft session is sure to get you in the FALL mood.

So, don't forget about the special Family  Night program coming up. 

An event full of honest to goodness sweet fun for the WHOLE family is the Fall Family Festival, co-sponsored by Pizza Shack of Jackson, on Tues. Oct. 8 starting at 5:30 p.m.  Bounces houses, face painting, pizza and more! ALL FREE!

You do not want to miss out on these delightful programs!

Stay tuned to this blog for more October programming at the Pearl Public Library!

We'll see you there!

Fall Fun at Brandon Public Library

October is one of our favorite months of the year here at the Brandon Library. What's not to love? The weather is finally beginning to taper off from the scorching days of summer, and the holiday season is about to kick off with a bang. So, in that case, why not start the season off here with your local library? Trust us, you're not going to want to miss what we have coming up.

Speaking of the holidays, we all know that the last three months of the year mean celebrations, crafts, and of course, cooking. Lots and lots of cooking. Some of us have our holiday food schedules in the bag.

Others...not so much.

That's where we come in! Whether you're a seasoned stove-top veteran or a culinary amateur, we've got you covered. Check out our new Cooking Basics class series and learn how to make the holiday staples you know and love. Call the Brandon Library at (601) 825-2672 to register for:

How to Make Perfect...

• Cornbread: Monday, October 22 from 6:00-8:00 PM
• Biscuits: Monday, October 29 from 6:00-8:00 PM
• Pie Crust:Thursday, November 8 from 6:00-8:00 PM

When we're not cooking, we're crafting! Join us on Saturday, October 27 for part 1 of our Sweatshirt Jacket Art Project. You'll need a sweatshirt, material scraps, thread, and a sewing machine. If you don't have that last one, don't worry--we have a machine for you! 

Call the Brandon Library at (601) 825-2672 to register. There is a limited number of sewing machines available, so hurry while supplies last!

Already feeling that holiday stress? Make sure to stop by on Saturdays for Falun Dafa classes lead by Stephanie Zhang! Achieve inner tranquility and glean the mental and physical health benefits from the gentle meditation classes every Saturday from 2:30-3:30 PM.

Last but not least, what is October at the Brandon Library without our annual Fall Festival?

On Thursday, October 25 at 6:00 PM, join us here at the library for tons of games, snacks, face painting, bouncy houses, and more!

All ages are welcome to join in the fun, and while costumes are totally optional, they're definitely encouraged.

We'll see you there!

SCARING UP A GOOD BOOK IS A THRILL IN PEARL!

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Here we are right into the month of OCTOBER, and the Pearl Public Library is definitely "getting jiggy with it" That's right! I said JIGGY!  Meaning, of course, we are hip to all October brings, mainly Halloween in this case! 

The library is featuring Scare Up A Good Book for adults, enticing you to check out a thriller. There are many to choose from among the vast library offerings. Check out a thriller, pick up a sweet treat and fill out an entry to win a cool prize!  The drawing for a winner will be Mon. Nov. 2.

Scare Up A Good Book runs the whole month of October. That's plenty of time for you to scare up greats reads. And, hey, if thrillers aren't your scene, that's cool too. There are lots of other books to check out; something for everyone!

Come on in.  Let the friendly library staff help find whatever thrills you!!!!!!

We'll see you there!

CRAFTING IS A SWEET TREAT AT THE PEARL LIBRARY!

Candy Filled Witch's Broom Treat Bags

October is here!  The weather gets cooler. The state fair comes to town and, yep....HALLOWEEN! 

We all know that along with little goblins, witches and fairies, comes CAAANDY. TONS OF IT! What's the most iconic of the Halloween candies? You guessed it! Candy Corn! And, Lana's October's Simply Crafts, at the Pearl Public Library, features the delightful, sugary confection by the bag!  

Candy Filled Witch's Broom Treat Bags. Easy, fun and oh-so-yuuuuuuuuuuummmy!!!!!
Don't miss out on this festive craft night, Tues. Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. What a great happy this Witch's Broom Treat Bag would make for your delightfully, costumed, neighborhood trick or treaters! Right? Riiiiiiiiiight! So, come on! Find out how to make them!

Simply Crafts is every second Tuesday of the Month. It is free and no reservations are needed. All materials are supplied.

We'll see you there!

COMING UP! FANTASTIC SIMPLY CRAFTS IN PEARL!

SEPTEMBER'S DENIM FRAME WITH FLOWER 

OCTOBER'S MASON JAR LID PUMPKIN

NOVEMBER'S JAR LID OWLS

DECEMBER'S CINNAMON STICK SANTAS

Listen up! You have got to mark your calendars! Eleanor is on craft making  FIIIIIIIIIIUHHHH!  Uh-huh, she is red hot, blazing a nifty lineup of creative crafts all the way through December at the Pearl Public Library!  

Starting with a really cute Denim Photo Frame garnished with a pretty, bright flower for September's Simply Crafts on Tues. Sept. 9 at 6 p.m.  That is followed by an awesome  - Southern Living type craft - Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin on Tues. Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. Great stuff! 

Hey, who's feeling hootish?!? The jar lids make another stellar appearance as festive, colorful Jar Lid Owls on Tues. Nov. 11 at 6 p.m.. 

HO, HO, HO, Here comes Santa Claus. He's got quite a sweet, holiday smell. What is that? No, not cookies. Not this time.  It's CINNAMON!  You don't want to miss crafting Santa Cinnamon Sticks! No way! That's Tues. Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.

It would be terrible to miss out on any one of these. Remember, Simply Crafts is every second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. No reservations needed and all materials are supplied. 

We'll see you there!