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 |
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 Lapsit is a special story time for babies and toddlers with a caregiver. Enjoy simple stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities that support early literacy and bonding. This program is every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. A welcoming story time for preschool-aged children featuring stories, songs, and movement in a fun, age-appropriate setting. This program is every Monday at 9:30 a.m. |
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 Join us for a different activity or craft each Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. This program is for our K-5th graders. |
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 Join us for a different activity or craft twice a month at Tween/Teen Scene. We meet on the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. This program is ages 10-17. |
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 Save your seat for the DIY Den on Tuesday, August 4 at 5:30 p.m. We will welcome Ms. Stephanie who will show us all about dried flower art! Ages 18+ |
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Get involved with your community events by joining the Brandon Friends of the Library. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. |
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Each month we choose a book that has been challenged or banned previously and discuss the content. This month we are reading Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Stop by the library to pick up your copy today! We will meet on Thursday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m. Ages 18+ |
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Lord of the Flies. William Golding
by William Golding
A plane crashes on a desert island and the only survivors, a group of schoolboys, assemble on the beach and wait to be rescued. By day they inhabit a land of bright fantastic birds and dark blue seas, but at night their dreams are haunted by the image of a terrifying beast.
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 Calling all teachers! Do you need a cute door hanger for your classroom this school season? If so, you will want to join Mrs. Kelly this month on Tuesday, August 11 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Call us at the library to save your spot! The cost is $35.00 per person and is graciously sponsored by our Friends of the Library. |
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Join us for Bingo on the first Saturday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Win books and have snacks with us! Join us for a special family game night, where we will enjoy all types of card games, board, games, puzzles, and snacks. This program will be on Tuesday, August 25 at 4:30 p.m. |
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 On Thursday, August 13 at 1:00 p.m., we meet for Homeschool Hangout! Families with kids of all ages are welcome! Call the library to save your spot. Please join us for a special local author visit. Ms. Valerie Steele is the owner of Hearts of Steele EFL, LLC., here in Brandon. Come see her new book and discover her passion for using equine therapy on children and adults with disabilities. Saturday, August 22 at 10:00 a.m. |
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 My America 250 is a nationwide project that invites children to help create a large American flag mosaic using their artwork. We will be hosting an in-person event for this project on Saturday, August 15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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Read Every Day in June was a success!
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These were a few of our weekly branch winners for Read Every Day in June! We gave away stuffed dinosaurs, gift cards, and most of all, books! Many thanks to our community for your support and participation! |
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Welcome to the Brandon Library, Jennifer! My name is Jennifer. Since leaving the Brandon area 30 years ago, I have lived in several places throughout the years, including the Mississippi Coast, Montana, North Carolina, and Arkansas. In June, I relocated to the Pearl area and began working with CMRLS at Brandon Public Library. I have over eight years of library experience and earned my MLIS degree in May 2024. My favorite part of being a librarian is the patrons. By getting to know my library patrons, I can find ways to help the community. I love to read and was told by a previous coworker that my reading is eclectic since I tend to read many different genres. My current favorite book series is the Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman, and my favorite pastime is visiting my children and taking cruises. I look forward to getting to know and helping the patrons who visit the Brandon Public Library. |
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Click here to read this month's blogs: - EBSCO Learning Express
- Britannica
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