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!

Recipe Recommendations from Jeff at the Brandon Library

          The Economist and Forbes (which we have through Magnolia here) have declared 2019 “The Year of the Vegan” and the revolution has already reached Brandon. Many of your favorite fast food restaurants, including McDonald’s, Chick-Fil-A, Burger King, and Subway, are offering meatless versions of your favorite meals and supermarkets are stocking meatless burger patties and steaks.

         Although it’s estimated a quarter of Americans aged 25- to 34-years-old declare themselves vegetarians or vegans, people of all ages benefit from meatless living. Take it from someone who’s been a vegetarian for forty-one years, it’s not hard to switch to a vegetarian/vegan diet. The Central Mississippi Regional Library System has a lot of excellent vegetarian/vegan cookbooks to make it an easy transition; stop into the nearest branch for help.

           So, with fewer than six weeks left until 2020, are you ready to join the revolution? To help you get started I’ve attached links to two great recipes I can recommend for vegan chili (here) and vegetarian jalapeno cheddar cornbread (here) to help you through the long, cold winter nights.

-- Jeff (Reference Services)

P.S. Don't forget to keep hunting for ducks at the library for a chance to win a gift card!

December Events for the Morton Library

On December 5 

We will be having our Family Story Time

We will be reading Christmas stories, playing songs and making a craft

Fun for the whole family! 5p.m.  

December 12

It's SANTA CLAUS!

Come see Santa and have your picture made.

You can make your own pictures for free or

we can make them for $1 with proceeds going to 

the Friends of the Library.

After pictures we will make an ornament craft.

Bring the whole family!

Also come check out our Whoville!

December 19

We will be having a Dungeons and Dragons game

for Teens.

It will be from 3-4 p.m.

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!

Brandon Library Family Night & Genealogy for Beginners

November is National American Indian Heritage Month, a time to discover and celebrate the culture, contributions, challenges, successes, and histories of North America’s indigenous people groups.  On Monday, November 18 at 6:00 p.m., Brandon Library Family Night will celebrate (note: this is different from our normally scheduled time on Thursday).  Activities will include doing floor puzzles, making Thanksgiving tangrams, reading a Native American "Giving Thanks" story, munching on snacks, and drinking cranberry juice.

On Tuesday, November 19 at 11:00 a.m., we will also be presenting “Genealogy for Beginners.” During this time, participants will learn how to begin researching their family trees using Ancestry: Library Edition and Heritage Quest. We will also provide handouts with free web links and resources for genealogy.  Attendants should bring their library cards.  They may also use either their own laptops or one provided by the library. 

Also, Brandon's Youth Services Department is hosting an Autumn scavenger hunt through December 20.  Receive your scavenger hunt bag from the children's desk, and when you have found ten of the twelve items, return it for a prize!

And keep looking for ducks!

Bubble Time at Lake

This month we had a bubblicious time at story time in Lake.  In between books and songs we had fun dancing in the bubbles from the bubble machine.  Everyone made their own bubble wand and discovered that no matter what shape it is, bubbles always come out round.  Join us the first Wednesday of every month at 10:30 am for story time.  Next month our cookie story time will be at a special time for one month only, so join us on December 11th for all of the fun.  Later that afternoon at 1pm we'll have a treat for the adults as Master Gardener Vickie Hester teaches us about winter bird feeding.  If you haven't been by Lake lately, stop by and see what we have going on for all ages. 

Duck Hunt at the Brandon Library!

Look for ducks hiding in the library from:
November 12-December 6!

When you find a duck, take it to the Circulation Desk and exchange it for an entry form for the Christmas Drawing from the Friends of the Brandon Library. 

The prize will be a $100 gift card.

Only one entry per day.

(That means you can only find one duck per day.)

Drawing will be at 

The Puppet Show Saturday, December 7 at 1 p.m.

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!

November Happenings at the Rez

Fall Greetings!

Fall is officially here! The librarians at the Northwest Point Reservoir Library are excited that the cooler months of fall are finally here along with cooler weather, bonfires, and quiet evenings spent in front of the fire place cuddling up to read a good book.  We have so many fun and exciting events planned at the library for all of our patron from scary haunted ghost stories to fun trivia nights!

Picture Book Month

Come by the library Thursday,  November 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a special Picture Book Month Story Time! We will read some of the most poplar picture books of the 21st century and have a silly song and craft time.



International Games Week
Let the games begin! Come by the library during the week of November 4th through the 8th for  International Games Week to participate in any one of the many table top that will be placed around the library for your enjoyment! We will have some of the newest games as well as some beloved classics!

Ladies Under the Hood

Join us Tuesday, November 12th at 11:00 a.m. for a special visit from Allison Walker AKA the Lady Auto Mechanic host of Auto Correct on MPB. Allison will be returning to the Northwest Point Reservoir Library to educate us on how to get our cars ready for the South Mississippi Winter.




Mugshots Trivia 

Are you a Trivia Master looking for their next exciting game? Are you new to trivia and looking to get more involved? Come to Mugshots in Flowood Tuesday, November 19th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for another exciting game of Family Trivia! All experience levels are welcome! We will see you there!



Loose Knit Group

Are you a master knitter who is looking to pass on your knowledge to a new generation of knitters? Are you a beginner who is looking to learn from master knitters? Come by the Northwest Point Reservoir library every Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  All experience levels are welcome as we work on our own projects.

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!

November's Third Thursday Flicks, a Holiday Favorite at the Pearl Public Library!

You just can't beat famed actors Steve Martin and John Candy in this 1987 Thanksgiving comedy. 

In Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Neal Page (Martin) and Del Griffith (Candy) are two strangers that are thrown together by a crazy snowstorm during holiday travel. 

Neal an uptight, successful executive and Del an underachieving, really laid back shower curtain ring salesman, go together like oil and water! Needles to say that Del annoys the mess out of Neal! Even as everything that could go wrong does, and Neal's grip on sanity - from time to time - seems to be slipping, the two end up forming a heartwarming bond. 

A really great movie! Thumbs up all the way!

If you have never seen Planes, Trains and Automobiles, you'll have the chance on Thurs. Nov. 21. at 6 p.m. It's Ben's pick for November's Third Thursday Flicks. 

A funny movie, a big screen and refreshments. What could be better? Well maybe if it were free...

IT IS FREE!

So, mark your calendars and plan on coming. It's wonderful, holiday entertainment for the whole family!

Don't miss out!

We'll see you there!

Brandon: Ultimate Escape Room!

Description:

The Brandon Public Library will host the ultimate escape room on Saturday, November 9 at 1:00 pm OR 2:30 pm!

But wait, you can't just come--you must have a golden ticket!

Where do you get a ticket? You must find one.

They are hidden around the Brandon Library. Stop by the Circulation Desk to get a clue for the location of your golden ticket. There are a limited number of tickets, so come get yours today!

HEAR YE! HEAR YE! Lords and Ladies! Come Partake in the Revelry of a Middle Ages Celebration in November at the Pearl Public Library!

That's right! 

Big News!

The Pearl Library's Family Night, Tues. Nov. 12 starting at 4 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m, will feature the second annual Medieval Fest!

The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) featuring the local chapter of the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann's local group, the Shire of IronOx, will be back again to entertain in a big way!

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.

“We are really excited to have the Shire of IronOx back at the Pearl Library,” Said Kristen Hillman, Youth Services Supervisor in charge of Family Night programming. “Everyone had a blast last year and we hope to have an even better turnout this year.”

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! 

The Pearl Public Library holds a themed Family Night program every second Tuesday of the month. And, it's ALWAYS FREE!

We'll see you there!

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.

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!

Why Color?

In recent years coloring has emerged as an adult activity to relax and lower stress. Most of us remember our childhood and coloring in our coloring books - first with those huge crayons and if we were lucky, eventually a huge box of Crayolas with that built-in sharpener in the back. Remember how fun that was? Today, there are numerous companies producing coloring books for adults. In addition, we are not limited to crayons anymore; today we have gel pens, markers, Sharpies, and colored pencils as choices.

Coloring can provide more than relaxation and stress reduction. When we participate in this activity in a group setting, it provides us with another activity that seems to be in short supply today in this electronic world in which we live - conversation. Live socializing with real people. While engaging your hands, you're free to talk with your neighbor across the table. Talk about your children (or grandchildren), reminisce, share the ups and downs of caring for a parent or spouse. The possibilities are endless.

CMRLS libraries have numerous coloring programs planned, and we would like to invite you to find a location near you and participate in one of these enjoyable events. Click on the link and enter "color" or "coloring" into the search field to see our upcoming programs.

CMRLS Calendar of Events

Thursday Afterschoolers

By Thursday, you may be needing a break from all that school work. So why don't you stop by the Raleigh Public Library for an hour of fun. Each Thursday we will have a fun activity planned just for elementary kids and we are calling it Afterschoolers.

Each week there will be a different type of activity. It will have something to do with games, crafts, and books. The fun thing is you won't know what it is until you show up. This will be a little break from all that hard work. Come out, have some fun, and you might also find that next book to read.
Just remember to bring your library card.

It's That Time of Year and the Fun is Just Beginning at the Pearl Public Library!

Don't you just loooooooove this time of year when the leaves are fluttering to the ground so beautifully? The near 100 degree temps seem to be behind us, and the cool breeze just makes ya go aaaahhhhhhhh! 

LOVE IT!

It's also the time of year when we get a burst of energy and start thinking about maybe engaging in some crafting, fun programs and festivals!

Well you are in luck because the Pearl Public Library offers it all and at NO COST!

Just a reminder that the Fall Family Festival is Tues. Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m. behind the library next to the Pearl Senior Center.  Costumes are encouraged!  It's a FREE, fun evening celebrating the entrance of fall with bounce houses, face painting and pizza, generously donated by the Pizza Shack of Jackson (Pizza available as long as the supply lasts.).  Oh yeah! That's like hitting the jackpot!

On Thurs. Oct. 10 you can hit another jackpot! BINGO! You guessed it. It's Bingo For Books at 6 p.m.! It's a free program. So, come on in, play the game, win some books and enjoy light refreshments!

Save some energy though to enjoy How-To Tuesday on Tues. Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. October's feature is Autumn Leaf Mason Jar Candle Holders.

No reservation is needed and all materials supplied. No reason to miss this festive evening and the opportunity to make yourself a gorgeous fall, decorative craft. Hey, this would make a nice gift for someone special too! 

We'll see you there!

Harrisville Happenings

Harrisville has some big plans for the month of October. 

To celebrate October being Teen Read / Tech Month
we will be exploring electrical engineering with Snap Circuits.
Snap Circuits are a system of modules that magnetically
snap together to complete an electrical circuit.
We have 3 different kits to explore. 

Snap! It's electric!

Tuesday, October 8, 2019, @ 4:30 p.m.

for Tweens (5th - 8th grades)

Thursday, October 10, 2019, @ 4:30 p.m.
for Teens (9th -12th grades)

Movies in the Morning 

Saturday, October 12, 2019 @ 10:00 a.m.

We will be watching the 1993,
Walt Disney Pictures, Hocus Pocus.
A young teenage boy releases a coven of evil witches.
With the help of his little sister,
new girlfriend and a magical cat,
they must steal the witches' book of spells
to stop them from becoming immortal. 

This movie is rated PG; runs 1 hr 36 mins.

Free event for the whole family! 

Family Bingo Night

Thursday, October 17, 2019 @ 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.

Coffee and Cake with Friends

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 @ 4:00 p.m.

Life is better with Friends!

Join the Friends of the Harrisville Library

for coffee and cake. 

Stop by and enjoy some cake and

learn more about what the Friends

do for the library as part of our membership drive.

October 21 - 25 is National Friends of the Library Week.

Harrisville's Candy Lane

Saturday, October 26, 2019 @ 6:30 p.m.

Join the Friends of the Harrisville Library for their annual

Candy Lane at the Harrisville Volunteer Fire Department.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Every child will receive a punch card at the door.

Concessions will be available for purchase by the Friends.

Bring the family or bring a friend,

you are sure to have a great time.

If you would like to participate in Candy Lane by hosting a table,

please contact Mrs. Kathie at the Library for more information. 

October Happenings at the Rez.

October Happenings at the Rez

The Librarians are super excited that the Fall season is upon us! After the hot summer months, it is great to finally have a chance to have the crisp cool fall air return to the state of Mississippi! While you are getting ready for the months of fall and winter ahead, we hope that you will plan to join us for the fun and exciting events we have planned at the library!

Trick or Treat at the Library
Join us Thursday, October 31st from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., for a day of Halloween Trick or Treating! Come by the library with your candy bags for some free candy! Remember to say, "Trick or Treat!"

Teen Read Month 
Come by the library during the month of October to celebrate TEENtober! All teens are encouraged to write about how any library, be it school, public, academic, or even the library in your own home, has impacted your life. All entries will be placed in a drawing for a gift card to Soulshine Pizza Factory!

Loose Knit Group

Are you a master knitter who is looking to pass on your knowledge to a new generation of knitters? Are you a beginner who is looking to learn from master knitters? Come by the Northwest Point Reservoir library every Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. All experience levels are welcome as we work on our own projects.

Halloween Camp Out!
Join us at the library Thursday, October 31st at 11:00 a.m., as we have a special Halloween camp out story time! We will read stories about Halloween and sing scary songs and have a Halloween inspired craft!

High Noon Book Club
Come by the Northwest Point Reservoir Library Thursday, October 17th from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., for another exciting hour of fine dining and even finer literature as the High Noon Book Club has its October meeting. This month we will be reading our favorite horror story to get us in the mood for  Halloween. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch. Desserts will be provided.

Mugshots family Trivia

Are you a Trivia Master looking for their next exciting game? Are you new to trivia and looking to get more involved? Come to Mugshots in Flowood every third Tuesday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., for an exhilarating game of Family Trivia! All experience levels are welcome! We will see you there!

Book Bubbles with Uno
Uno has been on vacation for a few months, but he is back and ready to help his fellow librarians serve their patrons at the Reservoir Library! Stop by to say hello to our pet library goldfish!

We hope that all our patrons have a great month of October! We are all ready for the cooler temperatures that get us in the mood for the holiday season! We also hope that all our patrons can join us for the exciting events we have planned.