Hometown Brandon - Winter 2015

BRANDON PUBLIC LIBRARY
1475 W. GOV. ST • (601) 825-2672 • brandonatcmrls.lib.ms.us
Dec-Jan-Feb Events
Displays for December and January
Nutcrackers of Betty James
Fashion Classic Dolls of Josie Moore
Cup Collection of John B. Strickland Jr.
Weekly Events
Mondays - 10:30am Toddler Time
Come join us for stories. Songs and finger plays for ages 0-2 years.
Mondays - 6pm Dulcimer Group
Bring your own dulcimer and let’s jam together.
1st and 3rd Tuesdays - 4pm Kid Connection
Grades K-5 afterschool story and craft hour.
2nd and 4th Tuesdays - Chess Lessons for K-6.
Wednesdays & Thursdays - 10:30am Preschool Story Time
Songs, stories, and crafts for preschoolers aged 3-5.
Thursdays - 1 pm Bring Your Own Project
Weekly daytime crafting group.
Thursdays - 6 pm Creative Crafters
Join us as we learn and craft together.
Monthly Events and Meetings
First Monday of the Month
Brandon Quilters
Second Monday of the Month
Brandon Book Club - 10:30am Stop by and discuss this month’s book.
December 14 Christmas Letters by Debbie Macomber
January 11 Six Years by Harlan Coben
February 8 Roses by Leila Meacham
Beading Class Please register.
December 14 - 6pm
Beading Class Christmas Party. Bring a munchie to share and ideas for
next year.
January 11 & February 8 - 4pm & 6 pm
Beading Class - Call for details
Second and Fourth Mondays of the month
Extra-Ordinary Writers’ Club at 6pm
Join other local writers as we get together, read each other’s work, and
help each other improve. This group is open to teens and young adults.
Second Tuesdays of the month
Friends Meeting - 6pm
Friends do not meet in December. They will meet January and February.
Second & Fourth Tuesdays of the month
December - Adult Chess Lessons - 6pm Please register
January & February - Adult Chess Club Free play
Second Wednesday of the month
V.V.A. Meeting at 10:30am
Join local veterans for their monthly meeting.
First Thursday of the month
Genealogy Club - 10:30am
Genealogy topics and assistance are the topic of the day.
Cancelled for December.
Coin Club - 6pm
Love old and new currency? Join the Brandon Coin Club for their
monthly meeting.
Third Saturday of the month
Video Game Day
(A new activity for teens and young adults) at noon
Call the library for details.
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December Special Events
Teen Movie Nught - Tuesday, December 1 - 5:30pm
Enjoy cocoa while watching The Nightmare Before Christmas
Gingerbread Houses - Saturday, December 5 - 2pm
Come join Ms. Bebe and make your own gingerbread house. This is the
last year we will make Gingerbread Houses with Ms. Bebe. She is
moving to Texas. There is no cost for this family program. Please
pre-register by calling the library at 601-825-2672. (Limit 75)
Family Night with Santa - Thursday, December 10 - 6 pm
Mississippi Young Singers will be performing. Santa will read the classic
The Night Before Christmas and visit with each child. Mrs. Clause will be
here too. Bring your camera to capture this special moment.
Teen Game Night - Monday, December 14 - 5 pm Play Apples to
Apples, Man Bites Dog and more! Join us for snacks, drinks, and fun!
Polar Express Movie - Tuesday, December 17 - 2pm Come in your
pajamas and drink hot cocoa as we watch The Polar Express together!
Movie Marathon - Star Wars Trilogy
Monday, December 28 - 2pm A New Hope
Tuesday, December 29 - 2pm The Empire Strikes Back
Wednesday, December 30 - 2pm Return of the Jedi
January Special Events
Let’s Get Moving - A Walk in the Park - Fridays in January - 10:30am
Did you know our park has a walking trail? Walking is one of the best
ways we can exercise. Join us for a walk around our park this morning.
Game Day - Chess with Friends - Saturday, January 9 - 10:30am
Free play for chess players of all ages.
Third Thursday Book Club - Thursday, January 21 - 6:30pm
Come join our new club for the millennial generation as we read and
discuss books. This month’s read: Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and
Terry Pratchett.
Brandon Historical & Genealogical Society - Tuesday, January 19 - 7pm
Join us for history and fellowship. Refreshments provided. For further
information contact brgen@cmrls.lib.ms.us.
Sign Language Class - Saturday, January 23 - 10:30am
Learn to speak with your hands. Free class. Pre-registration suggested.
Teen Night - Monday, January 25 - 5pm
See what you’re made of in the Marshmallow Olympics.
Family Night - Thursday, January 28 - 6pm
Come Zumba with us and our instructors Kathy King and Lisa Spurlock.
TEENS: Library After Dark - Friday, January 29 - 5:30pm
Come to the library after closing. We’ll have games, pizza, and a movie
exclusively for teens. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A PARENT SIGN
THEM UP AND FILL OUT/RETURN PERMISSION SLIP.
February Special Events - Library Lovers’ Month
Social Security - Game Changer Deadline - Tuesday, February 2 - 6pm
Social Security rules have changed due to the budget bill signed into law
on November 2, 2015. These rules come with some very important
deadlines (April 30, 2016) for those nearing retirement age. All interested
parties between the ages of 62-65 should attend.
High School Homeschooling - Saturday, February 6 - 2pm
There are special considerations for homeschooling a high school
student. Laura Schlett has some ideas and suggestions for you.
Third Thursday Book Club - Thursday, February 18 - 6:30pm
This month’s read: The Martian by Andy Weir
Sign Language Class - Saturday, February 20 - 10:30am
Learn to speak with your hands. Free class. Pre-registration suggested.
Family Night - Thursday, February 25 at 6pm
Jennifer Hutchinson from Magee Public Library will present our program
about the violin.
Painting with Carla - Monday, February 29 - 6pm
We will enjoy a seasonal painting with Carla Nations. $6 supply fee.
Please register.
The library will be closed:
December 25 for Christmas
January 1 for New Years Day
Monday, January 18 for Martin Luther King Day
Monday, February 15 for President’s Day
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Brandon Public Library is part of the Central Mississippi Regional Library System, which serves
Rankin, Scott, Simpson, and Smith Counties.