Ghost Hunters @ Pearl

I've always wondered if there were any ghosts in the library! Good thing the MS Society of Paranormal Investigators will be here at the Pearl Library Tuesday, June 5 from 6-7 p.m. We'll find out how ghost hunters conduct investigations, what equipment they use, how they find locations, what successes they've had, and maybe if there are any ghosts in this area! This program is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Inky the Clown Comes to the Florence Library

Inky the Clown will help Kick off the Florence Library's 2012 Summer Reading Program

There will be programs for everyone this summer.  Adults program "Between the Covers", YA program (Young Adults) "Own the Night", Preschool program , and K-6th program  "Dream Big...Read".

We would like to Invite everyone to stop by and sign up for this years Summer Reading Program.

Brown Bag Lunch @ Pearl

Join us for our Brown Bag Lunch Friday, May 25 @ 12 p.m. where Mississippi author, Forrest L. Cooper, will discuss his book, Looking Back Mississippi: Towns and Places.

For the past three decades, historian and archivist Forrest Lamar Cooper has written a regular column for Mississippi Magazine about unusual, fascinating aspects of the state's history, culture, products, and people. Whether describing the Jubilee Beverage Company of Jackson, the origins of the Mississippi State Fair, a Mississippi veteran who fought at Iwo Jima, or Biloxi's Riviera Hotel, Cooper's "Looking Back" columns are thoroughly researched and written with verve and clarity.

Looking Back Mississippi: Towns and Places collects thirty-nine of Cooper's best essays on the various cities, towns, dwellings, parks, and institutions of historical resonance. Covering all corners of the state, from the mid-1800s to the 1930s, the volume offers an engaging, convivial alternative history of Mississippi, one that emphasizes the obscure and small-scale over the big picture. Each short essay is accompanied by photographic and illustrative postcards from Cooper's private collection.

These postcards and other memorabilia give delightful visual clarity to Cooper's historical accounts of towns as far north as Hernando and as coastal as Pass Christian, from the Delta to the Pine Belt. Cooper focuses on Mississippi places, and the people and events that made them famous. Much of the architecture and even the terrain-as with the Gulf Coast's once legendary orange groves-has disappeared, making Cooper's postcards invaluable resources for understanding and visualizing what no longer exists. Looking Back Mississippi provides a treasure trove of history and insight into long-vanished corners of the state (amazon.com).

Bring a sack lunch. Drinks and desserts provided by the Friends of the Pearl Library. We hope to see you there!

Fluff n' Fudge Book Club @ Brandon

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Today we enjoyed delicious Nutella Fudge with Sea Salt while discussing Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin.

Here's the recipe in case you missed it:

1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz high quality semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup Nutella, room temperature
3 Tbs butter, room temperature cut up into small pieces
Course sea salt to sprinkle on top

Line 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper leaving a couple of inches sticking up on each side (so you can lift the chilled fudge out of the pan).

In the top of a double boiler (you can use a glass bowl on top of a pan with water in the bottom), mix all the ingredients except the sea salt.Your water in the bottom pan should be just below the top pan or glass bowl. Gently simmer the water and stir the mixture until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

Scrape the mixture into the lined pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle with sea salt and gently press the sea salt down into the fudge so that it won't fall off once the fudge is chilled. Refrigerate until the fudge is firm, at least two hours.

Using the overhanging parchment paper, lift the fudge out of the pan. Cut the fudge into 3/4 inch pieces. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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Join us Wednesday, June 20th @ 10:30 to discuss I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella. I wonder what kind of yummy fudge we'll have then. Come on in a find out!

Chapter One Book Club @ Pearl

I'll be putting my hold on The Full Moon Bride, which, per Cecelia, is "a lot better than what I expected... It's really good." Just hearing her talk about the book makes me want to read it, too.

"What makes a marriage - love or compatibility? Passion or pragmatism? Shobhan Bantwal's compelling new novel explores the fascinating subject of arranged marriage, as a young Indian-American woman navigates the gulf between desire and tradition…

To Soorya Giri, arranged marriages have always seemed absurd. But while her career as an environmental lawyer has flourished, Soorya is still a virgin, living with her parents in suburban New Jersey. She wants to be married. And she is finally ready to do the unthinkable…
Soorya's first bridal viewings are as awkward as she anticipated. But then she's introduced to Roger Vadepalli. Self-possessed, intelligent, and charming, Roger is clearly interested in marriage and seems eager to clinch the deal. Attracted to him in spite of her mistrust, Soorya is also drawn into a flirtation with Lou, a widowed colleague who is far from her family's idea of an acceptable husband.

In choosing between two very different men, Soorya must reconcile her burgeoning independence and her conservative background. And she must decide what matters most to her - not just in a husband, but in a family, a culture, and a life… "

We'll have the Chapter One Book Club at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 10th @ the Pearl Public Library. Light refreshments will be served, and we will have door prizes. We hope to see you there!

Simply Crafts @ Pearl Library

It's May, and flowers are in full bloom! Wouldn't it be nice to see a flower every time you signed your name or looked in your bag... or lying in a random place in your house? Well you can! At this month's Simply Crafts, we'll be making these lovely flower pens shown above. We'll also be making some cute little gift card holders with scrapbook paper and a household item normally found in the garbage can (who knew?). The fun begins @ 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 8th at the Pearl Public Library. All materials provided. We'll see you there!

Thanks to a generous contribution from our Friends of the Flowood Library, we were able to purchase several new video games for the Wii, Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS.  The Flowood Library has added 27 more games to their collection, and a few more are on their way.  The recent purchases include:

Xbox 360           Nintendo DS           Wii           Playstation 3

Call of Duty 4          Lego Harry Potter   Just Dance 3         God of War III

CoD: Black Ops       Spectrobes           Just Dance Kids 2      L.A. Noire

CoD: MW3              Spectrobes:          Lego Indiana Jones    Naruto Ninja

Halo 3              Beyond the Portals     MarioKart     Need for Speed: The Run

and many more!

Stop in and get your game on!

 

Flowood Community Service Fair

Are you looking for a way to make a contribution to your community?  Does your child need to earn service hours for school?  Come out to Flowood Library's Community Service Fair on Saturday, April 28th from 9:00 am to noon and discover some great opportunities!  Some of the service organizations that will be attending include:  Red Cross, Mustard Seed, American Cancer Society, Community Animal Rescue and Adoption, and many more.  

Brown Bag @ Pearl

Did you get to see the Curious George exhibit at the art museum? If you didn't, don't be upset; they are coming to eat lunch with us at this month's Brown Bag lunch at noon, Friday, April 27th at the Pearl Library! The Mississippi Museum of Art will discuss their featured exhibit on Curious George while you eat. Bring your sack lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided by the Friends of the Pearl Library. We hope to see you there!

You + Library Card = Chicken?

 

Do you have a Library card? If you don't, just run by the Library with your picture ID with a current address and a Library card is yours, FREE!

NOW, what can you do with that Library card besides visit the Library? Koch Foods' Chicken Outlet Store in Morton is offering a National Library Week special (April 8-14)!  Just show your Library card when making a purchase and receive 10% off the total! Great deals, just for showing your Library card! 

Thank you Koch Foods, for supporting your CMRLS Library, the Morton Public Library.

Library Card = Free Ice Cream

It's National Library Week and one local business is showing support for their Library by  giving FREE Ice Cream to customers ordering the Lunch Special and showing their Library card! What a treat!

If you find yourself in Morton this week, April 8-14, looking for a great place to eat, go to D & B DISCOUNT DRUGS and visit The Island Grill. This week only, show your CMRLS Library card

when ordering a Lunch Special and you get FREE ICE CREAM!

Make sure you have time to shop before or after your delicious lunch. In addition to The Island Grill at D & B Discount Drugs, you will find gifts of all kinds, scrubs, Radio Shack, a full-service pharmacy, and they carry medical equipment.  Check out some of the gift items on their Facebook page - D & B DISCOUNT DRUGS. There's something for everyone!

While you're there tell them, "Thank you for supporting their CMRLS Library, the Morton Public Library!"

Simply Crafts @ Pearl Library

We will be making one of these adorable candles at this month's Simply Crafts. Don't worry, you don't have to be an artist to make one! The fun starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 17th. The program is free with all materials provided. We hope to see you there!

Florence - Easter Raffle

The Florence Library would like to thank everyone who purchased Raffle tickets for the Easter Baskets, Sponsored by the Florence Children's Library Friends. Congratulations to our Winners, Jashon Martin winner of the Boys Basket and Shirley Beemon winner of the Girls Basket.

The Raffle earned $60.00 for the Florence Children's Library Friends.

The Florence Children's Library Friends. is a group of volunteers who support the Library (Child/ Youth) and its services and programs through various activities including Fund raising events , volunteer support, programming support, book sales, and in other ways. If you are interested in joining one of our Friends groups please contact the Florence Library.

Florence Public Library

Phone: 601-845-6032

M and Th 9:30-7:00

Tu and W 9:30-5:00

F 1:00-5:00

Sa 9:00-12:30

Chapter One Book Club @ Pearl

"When Noel learns that his terminally ill former flame is pregnant with his child, he reluctantly agrees to take care of the baby girl. Along with the help of a caring network of friends, family and neighbors—including Lisa, his broken-hearted classmate, and Emily, his American cousin—Noel adapts to his new responsibilities. But when a nosy social worker decides to get involved, she threatens to ruin their unconventional but special arrangement. It will be up to Noel to persuade her that everyone in the neighborhood has something to offer when it comes to minding Frankie."

Join us Thursday, April 12 at the Pearl Library for our Chapter One Book Club where we'll discuss "Minding Frankie" by Irish author Maeve Binchy. Cecelia really likes the book, and you probably will, too. We'll start the discussion at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!

Florence -Annual Chocolate Tasting

Chocolate Tasting!

March 31, 2012
10am to 12 NOON

Come Enjoy homemade chocolate goodies!
@ the Florence Public Library

Adults $5.00 * Children $3.00(under 10 yrs)

Pay at the door
To go bags available for the same price .

sponsored by the Friends of the Florence Library
For more information contact the Florence Library 601-845-6032

Mendenhall Library Book Club

Join the Mendenhall Library Book Club for their discussion of Greg Iles The Devil's Punchbowl on Thursday, April 19 at 2:00 pm.  All interested patrons welcome!

Florence Library Preschool Story Time

The Florence Public Library would like to invite you and your child to attend our weekly Preschool Story Time. We meet each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Where Ms. Tina Clyburn (Youth Services) has created an inviting space for your child to enjoy a fun, literacy-rich, hands-on experience in an interactive and caring environment. Preschool Story Times are filled with stories, crafts, music, and more. Our Story Times are aimed at children birth-5 years of age and are approximately 30-40 minutes in length; no sign-up is required. Siblings and friends are welcome to attend. We hope you will take the opportunity to visit our Preschool Story Time.

Florence Public Library

115 West Main Street

Florence, MS 39073

Phone: 601-845-6032

M and Th 9:30-7:00

Tu and W 9:30-5:00

F 1:00-5:00

Sa 9:00-12:30

Florence- Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat

The Florence Library would like to thank Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat as well as Ms. Dorothy and Ms. Kathy for visiting us this past Monday. Having you join us was a real treat. We would also like to thank everyone who attended for helping to make it such a wonderful program

For information on upcoming programs at the Florence Library call 601-845-6032 or feel free to stop by and check us out. You can also find information on upcoming programs on the Calendar of Events at http://www.cmrls.lib.ms.us/calendar.html

Florence Public Library

115 West Main Street

Florence, MS 39073
Phone: 601-845-6032

M and Th 9:30-7:00
Tu and W 9:30-5:00
F 1:00-5:00
Sa 9:00-12:30

Fluff n' Fudge Book Club

We're combining two of our loves here at Brandon: books and chocolate! Join us this Wednesday, March 21st at 10:30 to discuss The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory.

We will have Mint Chocolate Fudge!

Ingredients:

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (divided)

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 cup (6 oz.) white chocolate chips

1 tablespoon pure peppermint extract

1 teaspoon gel green food coloring.

Directions:

1. Line an 8 or 9 inch pan with wax paper.
2. Melt  semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk in a sauce pan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
3. Spread half of the mixture into prepared pan and chill for about 10 minutes (hold remaining mixture at room temperature).
4. Melt white candy with remaining with remaining sweetened condensed milk in sauce pan over low heat. Add peppermint extract and food coloring.
5. Spread on chilled chocolate layer and then chill for 10 minutes lover or until firm.
6. Spread reserved chocolate.

Florence - Crochet/ Knitting Club

March 22, 2012
5:00 - 6:30

Florence Library Crochet /Knitting Club Invites You to come Join the Fun! These are fun, fairly inexpensive ways to create handmade treasures. Come join us at the Florence Public Library where you can share your love of yarn with like-minded individuals in a safe environment. Bring your crochet or knitting projects to each meeting where we will gather together to swap patterns and discuss various day to day topics. If working on a new project and you find yourself stuck, feel free to seek the guidance of other members.