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LIBRARY
Brandon Public Library
1475 W. Government St., Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.2672 / cmrls.lib.ms.us
The past several years have seen many amazing changes and additions in the
Brandon Public Library’s programming and services, and we couldn’t be more
excited. The Master Gardeners, led by Chris Purser, have begun a dramatic makeover
of the bird feeding and nesting areas outside the children’s wing of the library by
landscaping with a variety of native seed, and fruit-bearing flowers, shrubs, and trees.
Did you know we have a notary public? In fact, we have four! There is almost
always one available at the branch, and the cost is only $3. We also have a public
shredder, so feel free to bring your sensitive documents and take 20 minutes to shred
them. If you want to take our bag of shreds with you, we charge $1 for the bag,
otherwise the service is free.
Our regular teen and middle grade programs are going strong and feature hits
like chocolate tasting, game nights, and STEAM+ activities like Snap Circuits,
Makey Makey, and more!
Speaking of STEAM+, January saw the rollout of our new STEAM+ program
every first and third Wednesday at 4pm (for ages 9-12) and 5pm (ages 13-18).
Designed for those who want to try out multiple activities related to science,
technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, STEAM+ is the place to take those
interests and turn them into productive skills.
We’ve also introduced The Makery, a come-and-go program every Tuesday from
1pm to 5pm where we will provide supplies and activity ideas for all ages to drop in
and create with us.
On that note, our summer library program is just around the corner! Every year
for six weeks, we go all out with programs, activities, and reading challenges for all
ages to encourage reading during the summer! This year’s theme is “Imagine Your
Story,” and it’s all about fantasy, fairy tales, myths, and legends. So gear up for some
magic, some mystery, and maybe a few spooky tales! We’ve already got our large
meeting room ready to be transformed into Wonderland, so be sure to follow us
down the rabbit hole this summer.
Other fun things you may not realize we have include sewing classes (with sewing
machines for public use) as well as fitness kits and cake pans for checkout. We also
have several online offerings including a book club (Third Thursday Online Book
Club), a writing club (Let’s Write! Brandon Library Writing Club), and a genealogy
club (CMRLS Genealogy Group), all three of which are on Facebook and can be
found via the Central Mississippi Regional Library System’s Facebook page.
Don’t forget to stop by and check out our truly impressive genealogy room.
Talk to our resident genealogy librarian, Paula Perez, and browse through hundreds
of books, newspapers, files, photographs, microfilm, and more.
There is always something going on at the Brandon Library. Come by and get
involved.
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