Meet Our Team - Mary Haily Sinyard (Brandon Public Library)

 

Mary Hailey Sinyard | Youth Librarian Specialist | Brandon Public Library

Mary Hailey is rather new to the CMRLS team and we are so happy to have her at our Brandon branch!  

Here's more from Mary Hailey:

1. What is your favorite part of working in the library?

My favorite part about working at the library is getting to learn more about my local community and it's needs.

2. Was there a book that made you love reading?

I don't have a specific book that made me fall in love with reading, but I have fond memories of adults in my life reading to me as a child.

3. Tell us one e-resource you wish more people knew about.

I wish more people knew about cloudLibrary. It is so helpful if you happen to be a person who has a tendency to lose things like a library card. Check it out at https://www.yourcloudlibrary.com/.

4. What do you like to do when you're not at the library?

When I am not at the library, you can find me hanging out with my friends eating a meal, at church, or spending time with my family.

5. What is your idea of the perfect vacation?

My idea of the perfect vacation is one that involves traveling to new places. I would love to bring my friends with me. Ideally a house in the mountains with a lake could be acquired. We could relax, chat, play games, and swim.

6. What is your favorite holiday?

My favorite holiday is probably Easter. I love seeing everyone dressed up in their Easter best.

World Homeless Day

 

World Homeless Day: Resources in the Library

Did you know that World Homeless Day is observed each year on October 10?  World Homeless Day is an international holiday designed to promote awareness about the needs of those experiencing homelessness. This October 10 marks the 15th annual World Homeless Day, which is observed on every continent (except Antarctica) in over 100 countries.  

There is no annual “theme” for Word Homeless Day—the overarching theme is to acknowledge and assist those in need, by giving, educating, and fundraising. People are encouraged to observe the day by participating in any campaign that will help to alleviate homelessness.  Homelessness by Alex Novak is one of many titles CMRLS offers that can illuminate the issue of homelessness. The book investigates the historical and social aspects of homelessness, challenges teens to examine their preconceptions about the homeless, and ultimately, encourages young adults to explore ways to fight homelessness.  

Recognizing World Homeless Day gives everyone the opportunity to discover ways to help community members in need of food, shelter, or other services. In fact, many CMRLS branches have “Blessing Boxes” for citizens to leave non-perishable food items and toiletries. Library patrons are encouraged to “take what you need; leave what you can.” 

In addition, each of our branches presents monthly programs, open to the public at large, which educate on areas such as nutrition and finance. Visit your local library during October and discover how you can use CMRLS’s resources to find inventive ways to help those in need! 

Some of our digital resources are listed below: 

Virtual Reference Collection: https://cmrls.lib.ms.us/digital-library/virtual-reference-collection 

 

Job Resources: https://cmrls.lib.ms.us/digital-library/virtual-reference-collection/job-resources 

 

Free Legal Resources in Mississippi: https://ms.freelegalanswers.org/OtherHelp 

 

Library Catalog  https://cmissrls.ent.sirsi.net 

 

Meet Our Team - Shamera Brumfield (Pearl Public Library)

 

Shamera Brumfield | Youth Services Supervisor | Pearl Public Library

Shamera recently joined the CMRLS team and we are so happy to have her at our Pearl branch!  

Here's more from Shamera:

1. What is your favorite part of working in the library?

I love talking and interacting with the families. I love being able to serve the local community.

2. Was there a book that made you love reading?

I have always had love for reading ever since I was a child. So, there wasn't a specific book. I did enjoy the classics when I was a kid, like The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy and The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

3. Tell us one e-resource you wish more people knew about.

NoveList Plus is a wonderful resource for helping find your next great read! Check it out in our Virtual Reference Collection at cmrls.lib.ms.us.

4. What do you like to do when you're not at the library?

I like to read books, serve my community, play board games and video games with my kids, and watch classic television shows and movies.

5. What is your idea of the perfect vacation?

I want to go somewhere cold. I don't want to be around a lot of crowds, I would prefer for it to be secluded. I also want for the natural environment to be beautiful. I think a place like the Canadian Rockies in Banff, Canada would be great.

6. What is your favorite holiday?

Easter