GET COOKIN' with the Flowood Library!

The Flowood Library is extremely excited to be presenting "Get Cookin' with the Flowood Public Library." "Get Cookin'" is a series of presentations by Mississippi Cookbook Writers. We are very fortunate to have three amazing local chefs willing to discuss their recipes. In order of appearance:

Elizabeth Heiskell--> Tuesday, September 20th at 6:00 pm. Mississippi Delta native, Elizabeth Heiskell, will be discussing recipes from her latest book, Somebody Stole the Cornbread for My Dressing. Ms. Heiskell is the former Lead Instructor at the Viking Cooking School. She has prepared meals for the Duchess of York, Vice President Al Gore, and a host of Mississippi governors. Ms. Heiskell will concentrate on speaking about tailgating . . . just in time for football season.

Whitney Miller--> Tuesday, October 25th at 6:30 pm. Poplarville native, Whitney Miller, will be discussing recipes from her latest book, Modern Hospitality: Simple Recipes with Southern Charm. Ms. Miller is the first winner of Fox TV's MasterChef contest which featured contestants from all over the country. Whitney was dubbed the "Pastry Princess" because of her talent with deserts.

and Finally . . .

Martha Hall Foose!--> Tuesday, November 15th at 11:30 am. Another Mississippi Delta native, Martha Hall Foose, will be at the Flowood Library just in time for the holidays. Martha is the author of two books, Screen Doors and Sweet Tea and A Southerly Course: Recipes & Stories from Close to Home.

All events are FREE to the public. Books will be available for purchase. We hope to see you here.

Brown Bag Lunch @ Pearl

Join Mississippi author Tom McCurley "Mack Curlee" on September 23, 12:00 noon as he discusses his latest book Trails End. Bring a sack lunch. Drinks and dessert are provided by the Friends of the Pearl Library. Hope to see you there!

Simply Crafts!

Join us at the Pearl Library on Tuesday, September 13 at 6:00 P.M. for our monthly Simply Crafts night. This month's craft is a painted votive candle holder. All materials provided. Hope to see you there!

Remembering 9/11

As the date draws near to the 10th anniversary of September 11th, 2001, we have created a touching display of the horrific events that occured. Take time to remember those affected by this tragedy.

Integrated Library System to be Upgraded

The libraries in your county no longer stamp cards or books with due dates; and yet customers check out, request, and return books in greater numbers today. Thanks to computer software known as an integrated library system, you and your libraries joined others across the nation using barcodes and scanners, computers, and even your cell phone to conduct library business. This technology has allowed Central Mississippi Regional Library System (CMRLS) to improve customer service, and track books and other materials more efficiently.
When this began 10 years ago, many staff and patrons balked at using computers to check out and request books. "The personal interaction with our customers will be gone," many said. However, the libraries have grown and CMRLS now has more than 120,000 library cardholders. "We have more time to give our customers than ever before," said one staff member. "Because of the computers we can help them find exactly what they are looking for, whether it is in the next county or across the country!"

It is time to update the integrated library system in CMRLS libraries. All computers and software have a lifespan, and few live more than 10 years. The system used in your libraries is and will continue to be a product of SirsiDynix, the world's leading provider of library automation solutions today. With the upgrade to the CMRLS system, less tech-savvy customers can look forward to natural language searching complete with 'spell check', while those who prefer to use their iPhone apps for everything will have the full power of the library catalog in the palm of their hand and may share their reading preferences with friends using Facebook. Many of the changes are staff related, but will also enhance the whole customer experience.

CMRLS Director Kaileen Thieling said, "The upgrade of the integrated library system is part of the long range plan adopted by the board of Supervisors and CMRLS Board of Trustees to use the latest technology to provide library service and customer service that is second to none."

For these changes to take place, library staff will need training and this unfortunately will mean closing the libraries. Libraries will close:

• Scott County branches, August 17
• Pelahatchie, Sandhill Pisgah, and Pucket, August 19
• Simpson County branches, August 22
• Brandon and Florence branches, August 26
• Pearl and Richland, September 2
• Flowood and Reservoir branches, September 6
• Smith County branches, September 13

The training dates are staggered to inconvenience customers as little as possible. Your CMRLS library card may be used at all public libraries in Rankin, Scott, Simpson, and Smith counties. For information regarding hours of operation and location of any CMRLS libraries visit the Internet at http://www.cmrls.lib.ms.us/ or call 601.825.0100.

All CMRLS libraries will close once more on September 26 and 27 for the actual migration from the old system to the new. The libraries will open their regular scheduled hours on September 28 and following with staff eager to help with any questions concerning the changes.

Central Mississippi Regional Library System serves the public libraries of Rankin, Scott, Simpson, and Smith counties. You may address questions relating to the changes or closings to your local library or email them to the Customer Service email address, custsvc@cmrls.lib.ms.us.

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Chapter One Book Club @ Pearl

The Pearl Public Library’s Chapter 1 Book Club presents Mississippi author, John Floyd, of Brandon, Thurs. Sept. 8 for an evening full of his widely celebrated mystery fiction.

A former Air Force captain and IBM systems engineer turned fulltime writer, Floyd, a master of whodunits and surprise endings, is the author of numerous works. In addition to three books, Rainbow’s End (2006), Midnight (2008) and Clockwork (2010, he has written more than 1,000 short stories and features for publications such as The Strand Magazine, Woman’s World, Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, and Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine. Floyd won the 2007 Derringer Award for short mystery fiction and has been nominated three times for the Pushcart Prize.

The evening begins with Floyd’s book signing from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. He’ll have copies of all three books available for sale. At 6:30 p.m., Floyd will join the Chapter 1 Book Club’s meeting for readings and discussion.

For more information, contact Cecelia at the Pearl Public Library, 601-932-2562.

Join us at the Pearl Library Tuesday, August 9 at 6:00 P.M. for our monthly Simply Crafts night. This month's craft is a homeade bookmark. All materials provided. Hope to see you there!

Brown Bag Lunch @ Pearl

Join history and music enthusiast Bill Patrick as he discusses the beginnings of Mississippi musicians. Bring a sack lunch. Drinks and dessert provided by the Friends of the Pearl Library. This event will be held at the City of Pearl Community Room, Blue Room. Hope to see you there!

Movie Event

Come Join us for a Free Movie
Becoming Jane

Playing @ the Magee Public Library July 22 @ 2 p.m.

Meet Little Lucky

C.J. Dunn, author of Meet Little Lucky, will be with us at the Magee Library for a book-signing on August 2nd at 2 p.m. Come out and meet Little Lucky and hear about some of his adventures!

Pearl's Got Talent!

Pearl's Got Talent will be a local talent showcase during New Harmonies in the Park on July 23. It is open to everyone of all ages. Talent is limited to singing or playing an instrument.

Contestants will be grouped into two categories:

1) Below 15

2) 16 and up

Registration is required

$10 entry fee (Cash only)

Prizes for winners (One winner per category)

If you think you've got talent, then bring it on!!

For more information, contact the library at 601-932-2562.

Simply Crafts!

Join us at the Pearl Library Tuesday, July 12 at 6:00 P.M. for our monthly Simply Crafts night. This month's craft is a decorated canvas bag. All materials provided. Hope to see you there!

Brown Bag Lunch @ Pearl

Be sure to join photographer Ken Murphy as he discusses his latest book Mississippi: State of Blues.

Bring a sack lunch. Drinks and desserts provided by the Friends of the Pearl Library.

For more information, please contact the library at 601-932-2562.

Hope to see you there!

Simpson County Animal Rescue

The mission statement of the newly organized Simpson County Animal Rescue states: "To provide a loving and clean shelter to neglected, abused, and/or homeless domestic animals in Simpson County."
Simpson County Animal Rescue needs your help with:
Monetary donations
Sponsorships, annual, monthly, or weekly
Volunteers
Materials to build shelter
Foster homes until shelter is built

For information on this grassroots organization, you can pick up a handout at the Mendenhall Public Library.

Check-out Facebook for prizes!

Once a week for the rest of the summer the Facebook pages for CMRLS Libraries and CMRLS TeeN SCeNe will each be asking trivia questions or asking for a book or program review. The first ones to answer correctly on either of the pages will each receive a 5-day FINE CREDIT on their Library account! Five days on US; for playing along and taking advantage of the Libraries social outreach!

You could be late with 1 book for 5 days or 5 books for 1 day or 2 books for 1 day with 3 days left over or 2 books for 2 days with 1 day left over...you get the picture! A 5-day FINE CREDIT on your Library account!

Be sure to check out CMRLS.Libraries or CMRLS TeeN SCeNe on Facebook any day, especially on Fridays!

The Pearl Public Library Presents...

Broadway Night!

Tuesday, June 21

Join us in the bright lights for a costume contest, games, trivia, karaoke, masquerade mask decorating, New York themed decorations, prizes, and more!

Showtime: 5:30 P.M.

For More Information, Call the library 601-932-2562

Why Should Kids Get all the Freebies!

Come by the Magee Library for either a free book bag or a free energy saving 13 watt light bulb (equals 60 watts) while supplies last!

To get a light bulb OR a "Novel Destination" Bag; a person can just simply turn in a book review for every book checked in, only one free item per check in visit will be given out.

If you just want a light bulb; answer correctly the "Who Lives Where? Detective Match" sheet located at the check out desk.

Brown Bag Lunch @ Pearl

Be sure to join Walt Grayson as he discusses his travels around Mississippi. Bring a sack lunch. Drinks and dessert are provided by the Friends of the Pearl Library. For more information, please contact the library at 601-932-2562. Hope to see you there!

Simply Crafts!

Can You Guess What This Magnolia is Made Of?

If you guessed BALLOONS, then you are correct! Join us at the Pearl Library Tuesday, June 14 at 6:00 P.M. for our monthly Simply Crafts night. This month, we will be using balloons to make magnolias. This event is free of charge. Hope to see you there!

THE PEARL PUBLIC LIBRARY STRIKES A MUSICAL CHORD OF PRESTIGIOUS, SMITHSONIAN MAGNITUDE

New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music, in a six Mississippi cities tour, will be showcased at the Pearl Public Library, a branch of the Central Mississippi Regional Library System, from Thurs. July 21 – Thurs. Sept. 1, 2011.

New Harmonies is part of the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MOMS) program. MOMS serves small-to-medium-sized communities by bringing Smithsonian –quality exhibits to local museums, historical societies, libraries and community centers that traditionally have limited access to traveling exhibitions due to space and cost limitations.

A portable seven-kiosk, interactive exhibit, New Harmonies offers a look and listen to various genres and styles of phenomenal music birthed only in America with Mississippi, naturally, among the top of the shining stars.

The exhibit, sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., the Mississippi Humanities Council, and the Pearl Public Library, is composed of three dimensional display panels and covers 900 feet of floor space. Exhibit hours will be Mondays – Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

But hold on! The Pearl Public Library is not waiting until July 21 to start the exhibit excitement. The library has teamed up with the Mississippi Braves at Trustmark Park in Pearl for Blues, BBQ and Baseball, Friday – Sunday, July 15 – 17. The gates will open 6 p.m., 5p.m. and 4 p.m. respectively. Acorn, the library mascot will be available for photographs. Come on and hang out with the gang!

To kickoff the opening of the exhibit, a grand opening ribbon cutting will be held at the library Thurs, July 21 at 10 a.m. Live music and refreshments for everyone!

Enthusiastically embracing the musical theme, the Pearl Public Library has planned local exhibits such as Musical Excellence in Pearl High School, a memorabilia travel through decades of Pearl High’s School band and choral programs and Rankin County Stars, a look at famous musicians from Rankin County, that will be featured during the exhibit.

On Sat. July 23, the library is hosting New Harmonies in the Park at the City of Pearl Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be tons of fun, music from local greats as well as rising stars and food. But that’s not all. There will be a Pearl’s Got Talent contest. With a limit of 30 contestants, you must register.

As if that’s not enough, numerous musically themed adult and children’s programs will also coincide with the exhibit during the summer.

For more information, contact Mara Villa at 601-932-2562 or email her at rcbm@cmrls.lib.ms.us.

Keep Mississippi's Waters Clean

Join us at the Flowood Library on Saturday, May 14th at 10:00 am to hear a special presentation by the Mississippi Wildlife Federation. A representative will discuss the state of Mississippi's waterways and what you can do to ensure that they are kept clean and safe. The Mississippi Adopt-a-Stream project will be explained and refreshments will be served. Learn what you can do to protect the beautiful natural resources in Mississippi.

Come Travel With Us!

Summer Reading is almost here and we would like for you to join the fun! All children K-6th grade, teens and adults are invited to participate. This year's theme is all about travel destinations. We invite you to come tour the world with us through our different programs. We will look forward to seeing you! Registration begins May 16th for all groups.

Brown Bag Lunch @ Pearl

This exciting program is an opportunity to learn about MS Native Pollinators. Bring a sack lunch. Drinks and dessert are provided by the Friends of the Pearl Library. For more information, please contact the library at 601-932-2562. Hope to see you there!

Simply Crafts!

Join us at the Pearl Library Tuesday, May 10 at 6:00 P.M. for our monthly Simply Crafts night. This month, we will be making the jar pictured. This event is free of charge. Hope to see you there!

Chapter One Book Club @ Pearl

Come join us this Thursday, May 5 at 6:30PM for Chapter One Book Club at the Pearl Public Library. In lieu of selecting a specific book this month, it's "Reader's Choice"! Come discuss a book you've been reading lately and get suggestions and recommendations from other members. We hope to see you there!

Art in the Park 2011

Press Release: The Simpson County Museum and Art Gallery, Inc.; Post Office Box 610; Mendenhall, MS 39114-0610

The Simpson County Museum and Art Gallery, Inc., announces and invites the public to its Second Annual Art in the Park on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Alice Davis Park, North Main Street, Mendenhall.

Presented in conjunction with “Mendenhall in May,” Art in the Park 2011 will feature the work of some twenty local and regional artists and artisans, including paintings, pottery, and crafts. In addition, several authors will be featured in the Park Gazebo.

The artists and artisans will have their works on display and available for sale. The Simpson County Museum and Art Gallery will have its limited edition 2011 Art in the Park T-shirt for sale. This year’s design features the work of local artist Leann Emrich. These will be available at the Museum and Art Gallery information booth in the park. The Simpson County Historical and Genealogical Society will also have an information booth with Simpson County historical and genealogical displays.

The Simpson County Museum and Art Gallery officers and members are excited about our association with Mendenhall in May and the continuing development and improvement in our Annual Art in the Park. We warmly invite the public to all the attractions of Mendenhall in May, including a visit with us at Art in Park 2011 as we celebrate and enjoy the cultural and historical richness of Simpson County and the Piney Woods Region of Mississippi.

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Contact for Media re this release

Richard Rankin

Secretary/Treasurer SCMAG, Inc.

601-847-5866

rrankin2222@att.net

TAKE-BACK PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ON APRIL 30

"Two weeks prior to the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) second National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 30, more than 4,700 sites nationwide have joined the effort that seeks to prevent pill abuse and theft. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. Government, community, public health and law enforcement partners at these sites will be working together to collect expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs that are potentially dangerous if left in the family’s medicine cabinet" (http://www.nationaltakebackday.com/)

You can drop off your unused prescription medications at the following sites:

PEARL POLICE DEPARTMENT

PEARL POLICE DEPT.-LOBBY LOBBY AREA

2422 OLD BRANDON RD

PEARL

JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT	JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT FRONT SIDEWALK (DRIVE-THRU)	327 E. PASCAGOULA STREET	JACKSON
MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT	MADISON FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 2	7466 OLD CANTON ROAD	MADISON
JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT	WALGREENS PARKING LOT	3445 TERRY RD	JACKSON
RESERVOIR PATROL	KROGER FOOD STORE PARKING LOT CORNER OF SPILLWAY ROAD & NORTHSHORE PARKWAY	1070 SPILLWAY CIRCLE	BRANDON

Researching Your Mississippi Roots

A representative from the Mississippi Department of History and Archives will be at the Flowood Library on Friday, April 15th at 10:00am to conduct a Genealogy presentation. The presentation will cover basic starting points, resources available for researching in the state, and more. There will be a short Q&A session after.

Refreshments will be served.

Chapter One Book Club @ Pearl

Come join us on Thursday, April the 7th at 6:30 for Chapter One Book Club. This month we'll be discussing Mississippi author Willie Morris's memoir of life in the South, North Toward Home. In this book, he chronicles his Southern upbringing and his transition into adulthood. The unflinchingly honest story is told in vivid detail.

We hope to see you there!

More Mississippi Homegrown Stories

O,that reminds me! Come join us at the Magee Public Library for a book signing, with Walt Grayson and his latest book, on Wednesday, April 13, at 2pm.

Sweeteas, A Southern Tradition, Coming Soon!!

Come meet the Sweeteas at Magee Public Library on April 12, @ 2pm with author Rochelle Frazier.

Fairies Collection at Mendenhall Public Library courtesy of Lucy Delancy

"The Legend of the Fairy Stone"

Many hundreds of years ago, fairies were dancing around a stream of water, when an elfin messenger arrived from a city far away.  He brought news of the death of Christ.  When the creatures of the forest learned of the crucifixion, they wept.  As their tears fell upon the earth, they crystallized to form beautiful crosses.

For many years people held these little crosses in superstitious awe, firm in the belief that they protected the wearer against witchcraft, sickness, accidents and disaster.  The stones are mostly shaped like St. Andres Cross, an "X", but "T" shaped Roman crosses and square Maltese crosses are the most sought after.

Information card provided by patron.

Card in display case.

Brown Bag Lunch @ Pearl

The program will feature the sounds of the Pearl Lower Elementary Choir.

Friday, March 25

Noon-1:00 P.M.

Bring a brown bag lunch. Desserts and drinks are provided by the Friends of the Library.

Repairing Your Credit

Having problems getting that home loan? Don't know the difference between a credit report and a credit score? Come out to the Flowood Library on Saturday, March 19th for a free credit repair seminar by CredAbility. A representative will discuss how you can check your credit rating, clean up bad credit, and more. There will be a Q&A session, so come with questions. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Saturday, March 19 · 10:00am - 11:00am

G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library

103 Winners Circle

Flowood, MS

The Flowood library was proud to present author Curtis Wilkie today for a discussion and book signing. Wilkie discussed his latest book, The Rise of the House of Zeus, with a captive audience. Wilkie was thoroughly engaging and it was a delight to
listen to him discuss politics in Mississippi.
The Flowood library would like to thank Curtis Wilkie,Lemuria Books, and all who showed up today for helping to make this such a great event.

CURTIS WILKIE TODAY @ FLOWOOD!

Meet Mississippi author Curtis Wilkie, whose latest book, "The Fall of the House of Zeus: The Rise and Ruin of America's Most Powerful Trial Lawyer" has received rave reviews. Wilkie will be at the Flowood library on TUESDAY, MARCH 15th at 1:00 PM! We have been getting calls left and right so we think this is going to be a popular event:) This event is FREE to the public. You do not have to be a resident of Flowood or be a library card holder. A representative from Lemuria books will be at the library to sell some of Wilkie's books to the public.

Celebrity Novels

Between the Bridge and the River: A Novel is by that late night talk show host with "the accent", Craig Ferguson. Reviews say this novel is hilarious and irreverent. Let us know what you think of the book.

Other recent celebrity novels are:

• Sammy's Hill: A Novel - by Kristin Gore
• The Pleasure of My Company: A Novel - by Steve Martin
• The truth about diamonds : a novel - Nicole Richie
• Red Hats: A Novel - by Damon Wayans

Let us know what you think! Should they keep their day jobs?

Sainte-Mere-Eglise photographs of D-Day by Michel De Trez

From book blurb: "The Battle for Sainted-Mere-Eglise featured some of the most heroic incidents in the history of the 82nd Airborne Division. "   This autographed copy is in the reference section of the Mendenhall Public Library.  It has been placed in the library in memory of John Henry Stubbs. 

National Library Week Cookie Swap

In celebration of National Library Week, Morton Public Library will host a cookie swap. Bring a batch of your favorite cookies and the recipe to swap with fellow bakers. Cookies and coffee will be served. Mark your calendar for Friday morning, April 15, at 10:00 A. M.

Cyber-Crime Workshop at Morton Public Library

Henry Minor, School Safety Officer, with the Morton Police Department will present a Cyber-Crime Workshop at the Morton Public Library. The Program will begin at 6:30 P.M. on Thursday night, March 24, 2011. Parents and teens alike are invited to attend this program.

Research conducted by the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) shows that more than 4 in 10 teenagers experienced some form of cyberbullying in the previous year. Yet, only 1 in 10 of these teenagers told their parents about it according to findings reported by Mississippi Attorney General, Jim Hood.

Light refreshments will be served.

Meet Author Curtis Wilkie

Meet Mississippi author Curtis Wilkie, whose latest book, "The Fall of the House of Zeus: The Rise and Ruin of America's Most Powerful Trial Lawyer" has received rave reviews. The rights of the book were recently purchased in order to begin filming a movie based on Wilkie's book. Wilkie will be at the Flowood library on TUESDAY, MARCH 15th at 1:00 PM! This event is FREE to the public. You do not have to be a resident of Flowood or be a library card holder. A representative from Lemuria books will be at the library to sell some of Wilkie's books to the public.

CELEBRATE IRISH HERITAGE MONTH

Celebrate Irish Heritage Month at the Flowood Library with the Jackson Irish Dancers on Saturday, March 12th at 3:00 pm! JID will be doing a demonstration of light shoe and heavy shoe dancing. We will be serving some Irish finger foods such as Irish Soda Bread, Potato Candy, and more. This event is FREE to the public. You do not have to be a resident of Flowood or be a library card holder. Seating is limited; however, so arrive early.

Simply Crafts!

Join us at the Pearl Library Tuesday, March 8 at 6:00 for our monthly Simply Crafts night. This month, we will be making the pin pictured here. Come ring in spring with this brightly colored flower (two color choices)! This event is free of charge and we hope to see you there!

Chapter One Book Club @ Pearl

Vida Winter is a famous novelist who has managed to hide her real story from the world by making up different versions of it every time she was asked. She hires a little-known biographer Margaret Lea to finally chronicle her fantastic story. We enter a world of twisted adventures, unstable adults, poverty, neglect and, of course, mystery. The plot is beautifully woven and keeps the reader guessing until the very end.

Be Sure to Join Us at the Pearl Public Libray for Chapter One Book Club!

March 3, 6:30 P.M.

Discussion will be on The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

Display at Mendenhall Library courtesy of the Burkett Family

Brown Bag Lunch @ Pearl Library

The program will feature Mississippi author, Hunter Cole.

Join us as Cole discusses his book The Legs Murder Scandal, a tale of Mississippi's own Lizzie Borden. Books may be purchased and signed by the author.

Friday, February 25

Noon-1:00 P.M.

Bring a brown bag lunch. Desserts and drinks are provided by the Friends of the Library.

Don't Forget Tonight's Special Event at the Flowood Library

Our Music, Our Culture- A Celebration of African-Americans in Jazz

The Flowood Library is proud to announce that Jazz musician Shenole Latimer will be performing at the library on Monday, February 14th at 7:00pm! Shenole will be presenting "Our Music, Our Culture," a multimedia presentation fusing a lecture with live performances. This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. You do not need a library card nor do need to live in Flowood to attend. Seats are limited. RSVPS are appreciated, but not essential. Bring a friend!

"The history of jazz is reviewed from the early 1900's to today. Many jazz artists and their struggles are explored, including Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, and John Coltrane. An emphasis is placed on visiting the African American roots of jazz, how jazz reflected the cultural phases that African Americans were experiencing through out the decades of the 20th century, and the cultural and sociological impact that jazz made in the United States and even the world. Learn why jazz has been called, America's Classical Music."

Come in from the Cold

Celebrate Library Lover's Month

Come in from the Cold and celebrate Library Lover’s Month with your favorite book! Enjoy a hot beverage and cookie on February 14-15, from 9:30-1:30 at the Pearl Public Library.

Donations will be accepted by the Friends of the Pearl Library. This event was made possible by the following businesses: Community Coffee, Sam's Club of Pearl, McAlister's Deli of Pearl, That Special Touch, Wal-Mart of Pearl/Brandon, Kroger of Pearl.

1040 Instruction booklets for 2010

Mendenhall Library has received 1040 Instruction booklets for 2010.  Thank you, patrons for your patience.

Preventing Teen and Senior Adult Suicide

Suicide is the second leading cause of death of those aged 14-25. Each year, 5,000 teens commit suicide; another 8% attempt suicide and an additional 27% consider taking their lives. Senior Adults over the age of 65 have the highest rate of suicide; there is 1 adult senior suicide committed every 90 minutes. Join us on:

Saturday, February 19th, 10:00am - 11:00am

G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library, Flowood

to learn how you can prevent your loved one from taking steps to end their life. This program is FREE and anyone can attend. Sponsored by Mississippi State Hospital.

Federal Student Aid

The Mendenhall Library has received "Federal Student Aid at a Glance 2011-12" and "FAFSA on the Web Worksheet" 2011-2112 for those patrons who have been asking for them.

Celebrate Black History Month at the Flowood Library

The Flowood Library has some great events lined up for Black History Month! On Saturday, February 5th at 1:00pm, local African American author Bernice Rayford will be discussing her latest book, "Betty Bushy: She Will Make You Laugh." This is Ms. Rayford's 7th novel. Ms. Rayford was named the Person of the Day by the Jackson Free Press on January 25, 2011.

The library is also proud to announce that Jazz musician Shenole Latimer will be performing at the library on Monday, February 14th at 7:00pm! Shenole will be presenting "Our Music, Our Culture," a multimedia presentation fusing a lecture with live performances.

"The history of jazz is reviewed from the early 1900's to today. Many jazz artists and their struggles are explored,including Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, and John Coltrane. An emphasis is placed on visiting the African American roots of jazz, how jazz reflected

the cultural phases that African Americans were experiencing through out the decades of the 20th century, and the cultural and sociological impact that jazz made in the United States and even the world. Learn why jazz has been called, "America's Classical Music."

Finally, local artist Jeffrey Yentz will be displaying his artwork in Flowood's art gallery starting Saturday, February 5th. Yentz focuses on the African American experience in Mississippi, with a concentration on the blues scene. The Flowood Library will be exhibiting Yentz' work during February for Black History Month. Yentz was recently interviewed by the Jackson Free Press http://www.jacksonfreepress.com/index.php/print_view/41834

Earl Hooker, Blues Guitarist

by Jeffrey Yentz

All events are free so come out and celebrate Black History Month at the Flowood Library!

Vision Screenings at the Flowood Library

The Flowood Library will be sponsoring vision screenings provided by the Lion’s Club of Flowood and Wal-Mart. The screenings will take place on Thursday. January 27^th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event is FREE to the public.

The Lion’s Club International is one of the largest service organizations in the world; 170 groups are located throughout the state of Mississippi. The Lion’s Club State Office is located in Flowood and is “responsible for administration of the needs of the Lions Clubs of Mississippi and their many statewide and community projects.” Although the Lion’s Club is active in many areas of charity, it is most identified with the promotion of healthy vision and hearing.

Come to the Flowood Library on January 27^th and have your vision checked by the Lion’s Club. Refreshments will be served.

Chapter One Book Club @ Pearl

Come join us at the Pearl Public Library on February 3 at 6:30 for Chapter One Book Club. This month's selection is the New York Times bestseller The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. This charming epistolary novel takes a look at life in England during and after World War II, especially on the English Channel Islands.

Everyone is welcome, and a copy or two might be still available for checkout at Pearl if you hurry! Don't miss out on what is sure to be a great discussion on this gem of a book.

Click here to learn more about this book.

We hope to see you there!

Library Closing

The Flowood Library WILL be OPEN Saturday, Jan. 22. The maintenance is moving along quickly! Library hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See you there!

Library Closing

The G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library in Flowood will be closed Friday, Jan. 21 and Saturday, Jan. 22 for maintenance. Materials may be returned at any of the other CMRLS Libraries.