All CMRLS Libraries and the Administrative Office will close Tuesday, December 23, either at their regular hours or at 6:00 p.m. for the Christmas holiday. Regular library hours will resume Monday, December 29. All CMRLS Libraries and the Administrative Office will close Wednesday, December 31 at 4:00 p.m. for the New Year's holiday. Regular library hours will resume Monday, January 5. Digital media and resources can be found 24/7 on our website. Have a safe and happy holiday season! Register for the Beanstack Winter Reading Challenge December 8 – December 31 and have your fines forgiven. You will also have a chance to win a $50 gift card! Register by clicking here. Remember to let staff know once you have registered so your fines can be forgiven. Don't have fines? Just enjoy the challenge and good luck on the drawing. Happy reading, CMRLS patrons!
Don't worry about having enough room for your books while traveling this holiday season! |
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Don't stress over a holiday playlist! We have you covered! Check out the CMRLS playlists here! Don't forget you can download 5 free songs each week! |
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 Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Bring the little ones to our Preschool Story Time program. We read fun books, dance to silly songs, and make a fun craft to go along with our story time theme. Themes for December: December 4 - Reindeer December 11 - Elves December 18 - Santa |
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 The Green Grouch visits the LibraryFriday, December 12 at 4:00 p.m. Bring the whole family and join us for a fun visit with The Green Grouch! We will enjoy some yummy snacks while Mrs. Kathie reads to us. Parents don't forget your camera to snap pictures of all the fun. |
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 DIY "Gingerbread" HousesFriday, December 19 at 3:00 p.m. Come start your Christmas holidays with us by building these fun gingerbread houses! We'll be using graham crackers, icing, and all kinds of candies—supplies will be provided. Just give the library a call to let us know how many of you will be coming, so we can make sure there's plenty for everyone. |
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 Board BuddiesTuesday, December 23 at 10:00 a.m. Feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the holiday planning? Come hang out with us at the Mendenhall Library for some fun "bored" games! We've got a variety of board games and card games ready for you to join in and enjoy. |
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 Friends of the Library MeetingMonday, December 1 at 1:00 p.m. Do you love the library? Want to find a fun way to support and get the word out about it? Then this is the perfect meeting for you! We'd be so happy to have you join our group. |
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 Charcuterie 101Tuesday, December 2 at 10:00 a.m Are you thinking about hosting a family get-together this holiday season? Come join us for a fun class! Our special guest, Natasha Haynes from the MSU Extension Service, will be sharing great ideas and tips to help you create stunning charcuterie boards for all your celebrations. |
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 Smartphones 101Wednesday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 16 at 10:00 a.m. Having trouble figuring out your smartphone or tablet? Curious about how to add or delete apps? Or maybe you keep getting those random text messages asking you to pay toll fees? If so, this program is just for you! Join us as our friendly guest, Justin Hemphill from CSpire, will be here to answer your tech questions and make things a whole lot easier. |
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Click here to read last month's blog: - Discover Your Roots with Heritage Quest
- MS Driver's Education Program
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