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+.

A Solar System of Crafts at the Pearl Public Library!

That's right. 

What an exciting night to look forward to for all you crafty folks out there!

As part of the Summer Library Program 2019 adult program lineup, and July's How-To Tuesday installment, you are invited to a FREE, craft BONANZA at the Pearl Public Library on Tues. July 16 at 6 p.m.!

Come join the fun! There will be a variety of DIY crafts on the library's nine "planet stations" including making your own lavender eyes masks, Chinese lanterns, bath salts, votive candles and much much more! No reservation needed and all materials supplied!

Don't miss out!

We'll see you there!

In a Galaxy Far Far Away a Swirl of Tiny Glistening Treasures Calm the Senses!

As Summer Library Program 2019, themed A Universe of Stories, continues at full throttle at the Pearl Library, DIY Galaxy Jars will surely be a hit with adults!  

As the June installment of the FREE, monthly How-To Tuesday adult program on Tues. June 25 at 6 p.m., these beautiful sensory jars are calming gems!

Participants will choose from an assortment of glittering treats to create a craft that will entertain for hours on end!

And, they aren't bad as gifts either! Anyone would be REALLY happy to receive one of these Galaxy Sensory Jars! That's a promise!

Pre-registration is required! You can visit the CMRLS website at www.cmrls.lib.ms.us and click on Events. Double click on the actual event and fill out the short, easy form. Or, you can simply come by or call the Pearl Library at 601-932-2562.

Don't miss out!

We'll see you there!

Having a Blast at Harrisville

We are having a blast with our summer programs at Harrisville Library this summer. Our first program we hosted was Freedom Ranch with their Birds of Prey. The kids enjoyed hearing the stories about all the birds. We even got to watch one of the bird eat his lunch, and yes it was a mouse. We even got to see Walter the Snake and Beauty the Rat. Everyone had their picture made with Clarissa the Turkey Vulture.

Our second program of the summer was a DIY Craft day. We made some really cool space crafts, Rocket Straws, Comets and Moon Sand. The kids had a contest to see who could launch their rockets the highest. The moon sand was a blast, the kids all got to help mix the moon sand. 

Our third program of the summer was Exploring Space with Reed Freeman. Mr. Freeman is a teacher from Co-Lin Community College in Wesson. He shared some cool and interesting facts about our solar system. The kids loved seeing how air pressure can crush a can. As the kids said, IT WAS COOL!

The fun is just beginning. Our programs are held every Tuesday @ 3pm here at the Harrisville Library. Here are the upcoming programs for Harrisville.

• Tuesday, June  25th @ 3pm Blast off with Healthy Habits.  Join Mrs. Tammy with the MS Extension Services for some tips on staying healthy all summer long. Following the program we will get to make a yummy snack.
• Tuesday, July 2nd @ 3pm CMRLS Puppets.  The Puppets have been having a blast this summer and they are back to see you. They want you to join them for their out-of-this-world program.
• Tuesday, July 9th @ 3pm Hattiesburg Zoo.  Our favorite zoo friends are back to see you. Come see what amazing animals they have brought to share with you. 
• Saturday, July 20th @ 10am Movies in the Morning.  Join us for our presentation of the 2018 Warner Bros. production of, Ready Player One. This movie is rated PG-13 and runs for 140 minutes. *PG-13 rating is for sci-fi violence, bloody images, partial nudity and language.

We hope that you will join us this summer for all the fun.

Summer Library Program Movie Night Takes You to the Moon at the Pearl Public Library!

Summer Library Program 2019, themed A Universe of Stories in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing, wouldn't be complete without a "Moon" movie night at the Pearl Public Library!

So let me just tell ya the library is hooking you up! As the June installment of the monthly Third Thursday Flicks,  Apollo 13, rated PG will be shown on the big screen! 

Hey, who doesn't love Tom Hanks?! Hanks played Astronaut Jim Lovell, but did you know that the famous, iconic phrase was actually "Houston we've had a problem" and not "Houston we have a problem"? True. It was altered to present tense in the film script.

A little useless trivia there! LOL! 

Annnnywaaaaay, don't miss out on a fun evening!

"It's a great way to relax after getting off work," Ben Newell, the Pearl Library's Reference Supervisor and adult program coordinator says. "Come enjoy some popcorn and drinks and a free movie!"

The movie starts at 5 p.m. Don't be late!

We'll see you there!

The 2019 Summer Library Program is at full launch at the Sebastopol Public Library!

5...4...3...2...1 The 2019 Summer Library Program has blasted off!

Summer library programs started in the 1890s in order to encourage students to read even during the summer when students tend to lose a great percentage of the things they learned that school year.

On our journey to keep up with our changing world of technology, we are using Beanstack this year for our readers of all ages to keep track of the books they read throughout this summer either on the Beanstack website or through the Beanstack Tracker App found on the Apple or Play store. Click HERE for help with Beanstack. If you need any assistance with signing up for Beanstack just call or walk into your local library.
Once you are signed up for Beanstack you are able to complete reading goals to be entered into a Grand Prize drawing at your library. Depending on your age group you will have different challenges and a different prize drawing, as listed below:

Preschool - 5 books - a Prize Basket

Kids (K - 4th grade) - 5 books- a Prize Basket

Teen (5th - 8th grade) - 5 books- a $25 gift card

Young Adult ( 9th - 12th grade) - 3 books - a $25 gift card

Adult - 3 books - a $25 gift card

After you complete this challenge, for every book logged, book review, and/or attendance at a library program after this is one more entry into the drawing.

June programs at the Sebastopol Public Library

Kindergarten - 5th grade

June 4 at 3:00 p.m. - Father's Day Crafts

Join us as we make fun crafts for Father's day!

June 5 at 10:30 a.m. - Diane Butler, Storyteller

Join us for some great stories with Ms. Diane!

June 12 at 10:30 a.m. - Fun with Floam

We are going to have a fun time with floam!

June 19 at 10:30 a.m. - Freedom Ranch

Join us for a soaring time as we learn, watch, and touch birds!

June 26 at 10:30 a.m. - Space "Crafts"

Launch with us into a fun adventure of space-related crafts of all kinds!

Click HERE for more Summer Library Programs around our other libraries.

"Starry Starry Night. Paint Your Palette Blue and Grey" at the Pearl Public Library!

You might recognize the title of this blog as lyrics from Don McLean's Starry, Starry Night, about the life of Vincent van Gogh.

Great song. Sad, but great! 

You know Van Gogh, although tremendously talented, was a little mentally disturbed. Remember, he is the artist that severed part of his own left ear! OUCH!!!

Art 101: Paint Van Gogh's "Starry Night" couldn't be a more fitting Summer Library Program 2019 event at the Pearl Public Library! 

With this year's SLP 2019 theme being A Universe of Stories, this teen night program Monday, June 10 at 5:30 features famed artist Vincent van Gogh.

They'll waterpaint Van Gogh's The Starry Night and learn about his "curious life" Kristen, the library's Youth Services Supervisor said.

The Starry Night Painting by Vincent Van Gogh

Last Year's Blacklight Teen Night Event at the Pearl Library.

But' let's talk about what's going on tonight. To kick off SLP 2019 Kristen is hosting a teen's Blacklight Galaxy Painting Party TONIGHT at 5:30! Last year's blacklight event was a massive success!

Let's keep it galaxy OKAY!  

Check it out! A Tour of the Universe with Dr. Carl DeWitt, Professor of Physics at Hinds CC. It's going to be an interactive program complete with an experiment! Now, that's out there MAN!!!! 

That's Tues. June 4 at 6 p.m. It's a children's program, but the whole family will enjoy it!

Don't miss out!

We'll see you there!

Summer Library Program 2019 Lineup Hits It Into Orbit at the Pearl Library!

You thought the Summer Library Program 
was just for children, didn't you?

Ooooooh, noooo!

There's something for everyone and all ages during
Summer Library Program 2019 which starts
June 3 and runs through July 13.

All the children's programs are scheduled for Tuesdays at 6 p.m.,
except for Magician Dorian LaChance which will be on 
Thursday, June 27, at 6:00 p.m.

So, there's "A Tour of the Universe" with Dr. Carl DeWitt on 
June 4, CMRLS Puppets on June 11, Animal Tales on June 18, 
Out of this World Summer Party on July 2, and
last but certainly NOT least, the ever-popular, 
Inky the Clown on July 9th. 

All teen programs will be on Monday nights at 5:30 p.m.

A cool Blacklight Galaxy Painting party will take place on 
June 3rd, Art 101: Paint Van Gogh's Starry Night on June 10, 
Trash into Treasure Craft Night is June 17, 
Cosplay Contest on June 24, Out of this World Trivia on July 1, 
and End of Summer Bash on July 8th!

And, adult programs include events such as 
Moon landing Memories on Thursday, June 13, at 6:00 p.m., 
Moon Movie Night on Thursday, June 20, 
and DIY Galaxy Jars: a How-to Tuesday craft 
on Tuesday, June 25, at 6:00 p.m.
See there's so much to look forward to!

Don't miss out!

Stay tuned to this blog for detailed upcoming 
Summer Library Programs!

We'll see you there!

May Happenings at the Rez

Summer Greetings

Summer is almost here.  The librarians at the Northwest Point Reservoir Library are excited that summer is just around the corner! We are also excited that our yearly Summer Library Program is fast approaching as well.  We have been very busy putting the finishing touches on our 2019 Summer Library Program, A Universe of Stories. We hope that all of our patrons will come to the fun and exciting events we have planned this year!

The Lady Auto Mechanic

Join us in the parking lot of the Northwest Point Reservoir Library at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 7th as we welcome Allison Walker, better known as The Lady Auto Mechanic.  Allison who is an ASE certified mechanic and the host of MPB's AutoCorrect will be showing us many car related repair techniques such as changing a tire, checking the oil, checking the cabin air filter and many more helpful tips!  This is the perfect time to get the old family truckster ready for the big road trip or even just get the car ready for a trip to the local grocery store! 

Zombie Awareness Month

Have you been following the news lately? The signs are everywhere! Be alert and be prepared as we ring in Zombie Awareness Month. Stop by the Northwest Point Reservoir Library to see our display on how to fight the undead when they rise!

Memorial Day closing
All CMRLS Libraries will be closed Monday, May 27th for the National Memorial Day holiday. Business hours will resume Tuesday, May 28th.

Loose Knit Group 

Are you a master knitter who is looking for a group of new knitters to whom you can pass your knowledge? Are you new to knitting and looking for a group of master knitters to pass on their knowledge to you?  Join us at the Library for another meeting of the Loose Knit Group. The group meets every Tuesday, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., as we work on our own projects and share our knowledge of knitting and crocheting.

Summer Bird Watching

Are you interested in the various kinds of birds that live around the Ross Barnett Reservoir? Are you wanting to see if there are any feathered visitors from other parts of the country? Come by the Northwest Point Reservoir Library during the month of May to take part in our daily bird watching! We will have binoculars for patrons to use to watch for the different breeds of birds that call the Ross Barnett Reservoir home as well as those who are only stopping for a brief in-flight rest.

Movie Matinee

Are you prepared for the Zombie Apocalypse? If you had to leave in the event of a zombie attack would you be prepared? Join us Thursday, May 23rd at 11:00 a.m., for a special Zombie Awareness Month showing of the hit movie World War Z produced by Paramount Pictures, rated (PG-13), and running for 1 hour, 56 minutes. Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last. 

End of School Pizza Party

Are you out of school for the summer?  Are you wanting to get summer started off with a party but not sure where to go? Come to the Northwest Point Reservoir Library on Thursday, May 30th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., for free pizza, as we kick off Summer 2019! 

Mugshots Family Trivia Night

Are you a trivia master looking for your next game to dominate? Are you entirely new to the game of trivia and want to learn how it is played? Join us Tuesday, May 21st from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Mugshots of Flowood, for another exciting evening of good food and even better trivia! Free Rotel Dip will be provided courtesy of Mugshots of Flowood! We cannot wait to see you there!

Keep the Rez Beautiful Nature Walk 

 Are you ready to spend time in the warm summer sun after spending months inside this past winter? Join us Wednesday, May 15th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., as we kick off the summer with some outdoor fun. We will tour the Reservoir Botanical Gardens with Jeannine May from Keep the Rez Beautiful.  Along the way, we will see the many different kinds of natural habitats that the Botanical Gardens have to offer. Feel free to bring your own binoculars to view the many animals and plants. 

High Noon Book Club

Join us Thursday, May 16th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., for another exciting lunch hour of fine dining and fine literature as the High Noon Book Club has its May meeting! We will be having a "Book Report" meeting. All participants are encouraged to read the book of their choice and then give a brief summary of it and tell why they liked or disliked it.   All ages are welcome and encouraged to bring their own brown bag lunch. Deserts will be provided.

Closing Remarks

We hope that all of our patrons have a great month of May! We know that this summer will be the best summer ever, filled with great memories you can look back on fondly years from now. While you are out making memories we also hope that you will stop by the Northwest Point Reservoir Library and attend the many fun and exciting events that we have planned for this summer.