October Programs for Florence Public Library

 Florence Public Library would like to invite you to join in the activities this October. We have a little something for everyone and all programs are free to the public. If you can't find a program to fit your interest at the Florence Library, please feel free to check out the CMRLS webpage calendar to see what is Happening at the CMRLS libraries near you.

http://www.cmrls.lib.ms.us/calendar.html

October Schedule

Preschool Story Time is held each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Come join us for stories, music and more…For the little ones.

Crochet Club will meet on October 3 and 17 at 11:00 a.m. Share the joy of Crocheting with others. Bring your own materials.

Friends of the Florence Library will have their regular meeting on October  6, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.  Membership fee is $5.00 yearly. Be more than a patron… Be a FRIEND.

Adult Book Club will meet on October 12 , 2011 at 11:00 a.m. special guest will be author Joe Lee he  will have a book talk and signing.

Fall Family Fest is on October 27, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. Join the library for food, fun, games and more….FREE for all ages. (feel free to dress in costume - no scary ones please)

 Adult Computer Classes  are on  Wednesday at 11:30- 12:30, space is limited and registration is required.

October 5- Advanced Microsoft Word, Learn to create tables: add borders and shading to your documents with Word 2003.

October 12- Introduction to computers. Learn the basics.

October 19- Introduction to the Internet. Learn to  search basic Search Engines on the Internet.

October 26- Introduction to E-mail. Learn to search and receive email.

Movie Matinee

Come "catch a wave" with us as the library premieres Soul Surfer, the amazing story of professional surfer Bethany Hamilton. The movie is free and will be playing October 7th at 3:30 p.m. at the Magee Public Library. Come "hang ten" with us! You will "fer sure" have an "off the wall" time. BYOP&D (bring your own popcorn & drink).

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!