Brandon Library Newsletter                     
January 2026
 
 
CMRLS Libraries and the Administrative Office will close Wednesday, December 31 at 4:00 p.m. and remain closed throughout January 4 for the New Year's holiday. Regular library hours will resume Monday, January 5.
 
 
CMRLS Libraries will also be closed Monday, January 19 for the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Regular library hours will resume Tuesday, January 20. 
 
Digital media and resources can be found 24/7 on our website.
 
New year, new you! 
Is your resolution for 2025 to be healthier? 
Are you looking for health and wellness information for yourself or your family?
 
Let us help! CMRLS provides free access to Consumer Health Complete, a research database from EBSCO. This database contains content for consumers of all ages on a variety of important health topics, such as addiction, mental health, teen health and more.
 
 
 
Also included are full articles from top health journals and magazines, health reference e-books, evidence-based health reports and medical images and diagrams. Visit Consumer Health Complete today by clicking here!
 
 CMRLS also offers several health related magazines on our new eMagazine platform, cloudLibrary NewsStand! Be sure to check them out today to help you accomplish your New Year's resolution! 
 
The fun begins January 1st! Whether you're catching up on your TBR pile, exploring new stories, or reading together as a family, this challenge is the perfect way to keep the pages turning all winter long. Don't miss out - sign up on Beanstack, read on, and make this
winter one to remember!
 
The more you read and log in Beanstack, the more chances you have to win a $50 gift card! Register for the Beanstack Winter Reading Challenge before December 31 and have your fines forgiven. Register by clicking here. Remember to let staff know once you have registered so your fines can be forgiven.
Birth to 5 years
K-5th Grade
Kid Connection had a great time making homemade butter last month!
 
 
 
Homeschool Hangout
Tweens & Teens
 
Adult & Sr. Adult
Join us for the Crafty Collective!  It's a blast!
Saturday, January 9, at 10:30 a.m. 
 
 
Join us for a fun crafting party Thursday, January 29 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We will be creating & decorating this very cute 18-inch door hanger. This event is sponsored by our Friends of the Library. If you are interested, scan the QR code and get signed up! 
 
 
 
Click here to read last month's blog: 
  • Freegal Music
  • Resume Builder
Brandon Public Library
1475 W. Government Street, Brandon, Mississippi 39042
601-825-2672

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