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Library
Brandon Public Library
1475 W. Government St., Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.2672 / cmrls.lib.ms.us
The past year has presented many challenges to the community at
large, and the Brandon Public Library was no exception. But we’re proud
to be fully reopened and have begun to resume the programming and
services that we are known for.
The bird watching area next to the children’s wing of the library has
been completely overhauled and transformed into a beautiful Garden of
Curiosity, so named by Linda Wolfe, former manager of the library, for whom
the garden is dedicated. The wide variety of flowers and shrubs are in full
bloom this time of year and bring a colorful vibrancy to the library.
Did you know we have a notary public? 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 the bag of shreds with you,
we charge $1 for the bag, otherwise the service is free.
Our summer library program is in full swing! We go all out with programs,
activities, and reading challenges for all ages to encourage reading during
the summer. One of these activities is the Story Walk, located in the park
behind the library. There are pages distributed throughout the park’s
pathway that tell a story, so the whole family can go for a walk and enjoy
the breeze, admire the wildlife, and take in an entertaining story at the
same time. Within the library itself we host a monthly guessing jar, where
kids and adults can take a guess at how many items are in the jar for a
chance to win a prize.
Our children’s department also offers a variety of take-home craft kits
for children and teens aged 2 to18. Originally designed to accommodate
patrons through the shutdown, they have proven popular enough to
continue through the near future, so feel free to drop by and take a
couple for the kids.
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.
The Brandon Library is reopened and welcoming everyone in the
community to come by and get involved!
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