Reservoir Library Newsletter                     
April 2026
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.
 
Portrait of a Young Kid in the Library
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 
Mechanic With Tool
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! 
 
Log in to EBSCO's Auto Repair Source to get started today! 
 
 
 
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!
Birth to 12 years
National Library Week
April 19-25, All Week
Reservoir Library

Every day during National Library Week at the Reservoir, we will have fun activities like Scavenger hunts, Make or Take Crafts, and Games to celebrate. Also, don't forget to get your passport stamped while visiting all 20 libraries to win $25 or $100 depending on the library visits. 
Kids Reading Books in the Library
Family Story Time
Friday, April 3, 9:30 AM
Reservoir Library

Join us for an "Easter" themed story time. We will read fun books, sing songs and make a cute bunny craft.
The Night Baafore Easter by Dawn Young
Guessing Jar
All Month, April 1-30
Circulation Desk

Guess how many chocolate eggs to win a fun gift card!
Teens
Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple, Vol. 2: Volume 2
by Book Author

Shrouded in fog, the ability users of Yokohama are forced to fight against their own abilities. Akutagawa, eager to fight Rashomon, waits for his chance to strike. Meanwhile, Atsushi grows hesitant at the thought of facing Beast Beneath the Moonlight...--
Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple, Vol. 2: Volume 2 by null
Adult & Senior Adult
Loose Knit Knitting Group
Tuesdays, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Reservoir Library

Knitters of all skill level are welcome to join to share ideas and work on projects.
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  • Auto Repair Source
  • Neurodiversity Celebration Week - Neurodiversity in the Library
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2230 Spillway Road, Brandon, Mississippi 39047
601-992-2539

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