Flowood Library Newsletter                     
August 2025
August is Back-to-School Month!
 
Start the academic year on the right foot by visiting the library. We offer a wide range of resources for students, parents, and lifelong learners. If you are a homeschooler, we can also assist and provide comprehensive support to meet your educational needs! Take advantage of our services for homework assistance, preparation for state tests, ACT or SAT exams, enhancing your writing proficiency, and much more!
 
 
 
Improve core academic skills, pass the GED®, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, start a new career, develop workplace skills, become a U.S. citizen and more with the most comprehensive selection of academic and career-related solutions available in one platform.
 
Help your students to prepare for state tests with online practice tests available in LearningExpress Library®. LearningExpress test preparation gives students the tools they need to do their best and walk into the official test prepared to succeed.
 
• Practice tests
• Detailed answer explanations
• Personalized study recommendations



 
Renovations are underway!
We will continue to be fully closed to the public through August with a tentative reopening on Tuesday, September 2.
 
Our events will resume in September, so check out our upcoming programs on our events page! (cmrls.trumba.com)
 
The Flowood Blessing Box will be located outside of the building near the lobby doors, available at all times.
 
Closure update:
The inventory of all the items in the Flowood Library has been completed, the shelves have been moved, and renovations for the new floor and paint have now commenced!
 
Need copies, faxes, renewals, or books?
Check out another one of our CMRLS branches!
 
Northwest Point Reservoir Public Library
2230 Spillway Rd
Brandon, MS 39047
Phone:
601-992-2539
Hours:
*Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
*Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 
*To ensure continued access to library services, the Northwest Point Reservoir Public Library will operate with extended hours during our closure time. 
 
Brandon Public Library
1475 W. Government Street
Brandon, MS 39042
Phone:
601-825-2672
Hours:
Mon.-Thu. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Notary available by appointment only. 
 
Pearl Public Library
2416 Old Brandon Rd.
Pearl, MS 39208
Phone:
601-932-2562
Hours:
Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Notary available by appointment only.
Here's what we've been up to since our last update:
We went to MS Comic Con! Hope everyone had a great time! We loved seeing patrons drop by our table.
 
 
 Messy Art Day
 
Tiny Art Workshop for Kids
 
Dorian LaChance
 
MS Museum of Art
 
Freedom Ranch
 
Farmers Market Salsa Showdown
w/ Natasha Haynes
 
Dinosaur Experience
 
Create & Connect
 
Kids Arts & Crafts
w/ Heather Jennings
 
Basic Photography for Teens
w/ Charlotte Stringer
 
Tiny Art Exhibit & Reception
 
Flowood YMCA Health and Wellness Fair
 
We'll be at the Flowood YMCA Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, August 2! Drop by for some back-to-school freebies!
 
Click here to read last month's blog: 
  • Special Kits at CMRLS 
  • Beanstack Book Challenges
 
G. Chastaine Flynt Memorial Library
103 Winners Circle, Flowood, Mississippi 39232
601-919-1911

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