All CMRLS Libraries will be closed April 24, 2026, for Team Development. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, April 25, for branches with regular Saturday hours. Join us for these celebration days during National Library Week! Monday, April 10: Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read. Tuesday, April 21: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. Wednesday, April 22: National Library Outreach Day, a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons needs where they are. Thursday, April 23: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries |
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April is Car Care Month!
Did you know that our library provides access to a wealth of information to help you diagnose, repair and maintain your car or truck? Get into gear with a reliable do-it-yourself auto repair resource! If you’re looking to perform a repair or service to your vehicle, Auto Repair Source has all the information you need. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), and you can use it to help you diagnose, repair and maintain your car, truck or SUV. You can also take this valuable resource on the road — it’s designed for devices such as laptops and tablets! |
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 April 19-25 is National Library Week! This year's theme is "Find Your Joy" and features Honorary Chair Mychal Threets, new host of children's program "Reading Rainbow!" National Library Week is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions, and promote library use and support.
We are super excited and are celebrating all month long with a CMRLS Library Crawl, a fun month-long event where participants visit different libraries and collect stamps in a passport while exploring programs, resources, and communities!
Stamps = entries for some exciting prizes!! Check your library's calendar for a list of fun events! |
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We enjoy Lapsit Story Time every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Join us for stories, singing, and playtime. We enjoy Preschool Story Time every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Join us for stories, singing, and crafts. |
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This month at Kid Connection on April 15, at 3:00 p.m., we will learn all about the Titanic! Don't forget to call the library and save your spot! (601) 825-2672. |
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April is Poetry Month! This month for Tween Scene, we will be using old books to create all new and original poetry. We meet the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
The Brandon Anime & Manga Club will be creating these adorable Japanese Kokeshi wooden dolls. Join us on Saturday, April 11 at 1:00 p.m. for all things anime & manga! |
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Saturday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m., we will be playing bingo! All families are welcome! Join us the third week in April as we celebrate National Library Week! We will read some wonderful picture books and make special treats to go along with each book. It is going to be an awesome evening of books and bites! This month for Homeschool Hangout, we will welcome Mississippi State University and explore the world of bees. Registration is required to save your spot, so please give us a call at the library today. (601) 825-2672. |
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The DIY Den meets on Friday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m. Join us as we try out a different type of craft! All adults welcome! Don't forget to call the library and save your spot! (601) 825-2672. |
The Brandon Friends of the Library meet on the third Tuesday of every month! We would love to have you join us! Sponsored by the Brandon Friends of the Library! Join Mrs. Kelly once again from Peaceful Pursuits, as we create this beautiful doorhanger! Don't forget to call the library and save your spot. (601) 825-2672 Stop by and say hello to local author, Lollie Wheat. She will discuss her book, Barefoot Beginnings, with us as well as be available to autograph. |
Stop by and pick of your copy of April's book club choice, Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin. Each month we read and discuss books that have been banned or challenged in the past. Join us Thursday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. |
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Tales of the City
by Armistead Maupin
Inspiration for the Netflix Limited Series, Tales of the CityA PBS Great American Read Top 100 PickThe first novel in the beloved Tales of the City series, Armistead Maupin's best-selling San Francisco saga.For almost four decades Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City has blazed its own trail through popular culture--from a groundbreaking newspaper serial to a classic novel, to a television event that entranced millions around the world. The first of nine novels about the denizens of the mythic apartment house at 28 Barbary Lane, Tales is both a sparkling comedy of manners and an indelible portrait of an era that changed forever the way we live.
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Thank you for Celebrating Read Across America with us last month! |
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Click here to read last month's blog: - Auto Repair Source
- Neurodiversity Celebration Week - Neurodiversity in the Library
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