National Friends of the Library Week is October 21-27! Libraries are so thankful for FRIENDS; and CMRLS Libraries have a lot of FRIENDS for which to be thankful. Our FRIENDS make equipment, books, holiday decorating, refreshments, programs, and more possible in all of the CMRLS Libraries. If you are interested in working with a group to support your Library and better your community, a FRIEND to Your Library is what you want to be! Annual membership begins as low as $2 for students. Ask the staff at your library for information and become a FRIEND to YOUR Library. ♦♦♦ |
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Are you looking for a safe place to celebrate Halloween or Harvest Time with your little ones? Be sure to check your library events at right and then take a look at the Events Calendar for even more holiday events near you. or the on FREEGAL Music! Log on with your CMRLS Library card and get spooky! Have a safe and Happy Halloween! ♦♦♦ |
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All CMRLS Libraries will be closed Monday, October 8 for Columbus Day. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, October 9.
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Spooktacular Family Story Time
Saturday, October 13, 10:30 am
Meeting Room
Join Mrs. Eleanor for a spooktacular story time! Bring your flashlights for spooky stories. We'll have music, crafts, snack, a costume contest, and trick or treating at the service desks.
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Mother Goose Lapsit
Mondays, 9:30 & 10:30 AM Story Time for children up to 3 years old.
Join Ms. Eleanor for a fun story time filled with songs, stories, and play time! Develop fine motor skills, reading skills, and play with others during this great story time event. This month's themes are I Love Fall!, Pumpkins!, Barnyard Dance, and Apples and Leaves.
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Peek-A-Boo Baby
Tuesdays, 10:30 AM
Babies to 16 months
Join Ms. Summer for a fun time singing songs, reading stories, and developing fine motor skills through finger plays.
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Preschool Story Time
Every Wednesday, 10:30 AM Every Thursday, 10:30 AM For children ages 3 to 6 yrs Ms. Eleanor hosts a fun filled story time every Wednesday and Thursday mornings! Come join us for songs, stories, and work on a neat craft that you get to keep! This month's themes are: Bats, Eek, Spiders!, Pumpkins and Halloween!
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Kids' Hour
Every Tuesday, 3:30 PM For kids K-4th grade, a special time just for you! Join Ms. Summer as she reads stories and works on neat crafts!
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Teen Night
Thursday, October 25, 6:30 pm
Teens can enjoy crafts, painting, movies and games. This month we'll discuss comic books, manga and graphic novels. Snacks provided.
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Adult & Senior Adult
Alzheimer's Support Group October 12, 2018, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Small Meeting Room This special support group has been established for those living with and providing care for loved ones who may be in early, middle or late stage Alzheimer's or Dementia. Poets Anonymous October 13, 2018, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Share your interest in writing poetry with a group of talented poets. This group meets every second Saturday of each month at the Flowood Library. Flowood Book Club will be meeting on October 16, 2018 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and discuss their favorite books and, perhaps, learn of a few more good reads in the process. This month's selection is The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah. The club shall meet every third Tuesday of the month thereafter from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. There shall be coffee and refreshments for attendees. We hope to see you there! Mugshots Trivia October 16, 2018, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Join us for a night of family friendly fun. Trivia-Nite will be held at the Mugshots in Flowood. Presented by the Flowood and Reservoir Libraries. Crochet with Donna October 18, 2018, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Join Pamela and Donna and learn to crochet. Must bring your own supplies. Contact the library for more details. Preregistration is requested. Tai Chi for Better HealthSaturday, October 20, 2018 9:00-10:00 a.m. Some benefits of Tai Chi Improves Circulation Improves Balance Reduce Stress Builds Muscle Strength Improves Flexibility Improves Posture This Special Introductory Workshop is Free & Designed for Beginners. Please Preregister. Space is Limited. Flowood Library now offers Notary services. There will be a nominal fee of $3. Service available 9-5 Monday–Wednesday, and Friday; 12-8 on Thursday. Additional times available by appointment. To better serve the Flowood community let us know what programs you would like to see offered at the Flowood Library. Send us an email at fwbm@cmrls.lib.ms.us. |
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MONA’S RECIPE CORNER In April of this year I started my recipe corner, and it has had much success. People are always interested in new recipes and with such a great success “Mona’s Recipe Corner” will be around for a while! I have also had a lot of interest in a recipe swap club. So, on October 11, 2018, we will have our first meeting for the recipe club. For early registration and more information on the recipe club, please come in to the library and check with the Circulation desk. More details to come. This month’s patron pick: Crescent Roll Delight!! 2 cans butter crescent rolls 2 (8 oz.) pkgs cream cheese, soft 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup butter, melted Cinnamon and Sugar Mix (1/4 c. sugar/1 Tbsp. cinnamon) Unroll and spread 1 can crescent rolls on bottom of un-greased pan. Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Spread mixture over crescent rolls. Unroll and spread remaining crescent rolls over mixture. Spread melted butter over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Adapted from a PINTEREST post by JUST A PINCH RECIPES. | |
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