W.A.R.M. @ Pearl Library

The winter program is a fun program aimed at adult readers who can qualify for prizes/prize drawings by reaching reading targets. If you’re interested in escaping the cold winter weather with a few good books and the chance to win fun prizes, sign up at the reference desk. Read or listen to any books you choose. Join us from January 3 through February 28, 2011 for the Winter Adult Reading Moments (WARM) program at the Pearl Public Library. Pre-registration begins December 27.

Come to the library anytime starting January 3, sign up, receive a reading log, check out books and READ. If you finish 5 or more books, you will receive a treat when you turn in your reading log. Only one treat per patron. Your name will also be entered into our grand prize drawing. 5 additional entries into the grand prize drawing can be attained for every book you finish after your initial 5. The Winter Adult Reading Moments is free and open to ages 18 and up.If you have any questions about this program, please contact the library at 601-932-2562 or Kimberly Coley at rcref@cmrls.lib.ms.us.

Learn the Craft of Finger Knitting

Visit the Lake Library on Thursday, 1:30-2:30 p.m., when adults of all ages will learn the craft of "finger knitting". Yes, knitting is possible without needles and no, fingers will not be harmed! Even young ones have mastered this craft and the pictures prove they had fun learning. Join us and learn to knit with your fingers!

Image from: http://funandfancyknittingstitches.blogspot.com/2009/09/finger-knitting.html

Simply Crafts!

Join us at the Pearl Library Tuesday, December 14th at 6:00 for our Simply Crafts night. This month, we will be making Chocolate Walnut Bar mix--these pretty layered jars make great Christmas gifts! We will also be sampling the completed bars. This event is free of charge and we hope to see you there!

Meet the Author

Meet Teri Metts, author of Caribbean Paradise an Island Legacy Novel at the Mendenhall Library, Saturday December 11 from 9 am-12 noon.  She is a pastor's wife and former missionary.  Check out her Christian-based web site www.bungalowretreat.com.

Flowood Library Open House

DECEMBER 9, 2010

7:00 PM

The Flowood Library invites you to our annual Holiday Open House. Kick off the holidays with us and the Mississippi Swing Band! Sit back and enjoy the music. Library staff will provide a small buffet of finger foods, beverages, and dessert. This event is free to all Flowood residents.

For more information, please call the library at (601) 919-1911 ext 15.

We look forward to seeing you here!

Open House Celebration

The Holidays are near and Pearl Public Library wants to celebrate with you!

Join us Tuesday, December 7, 2010

5:30 to 7:00

Featuring:
Pictures with Santa, Pearl High School Chamber Singers, Refreshments, and FUN!

For more details call the library, 601-932-2562

Tackling Your Taxes

DECEMBER 7, 2010

6:00 PM

An H&R Block tax professional will be conducting a “tax talk” at the Flowood library. The representative will be discussing important information regarding new tax laws that could cost you money. H&R Block will also be answering questions in regards to: best filing status, who you can claim, unemployment, 401k distribution, earned income tax credit, and more.

If you have specific tax or financial questions, please come prepared to have them answered by a tax professional.