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January 2017
Dates to Remember January 2nd—LJCL & EPL Closed for New Year’s Holidays January 16th—LJCL & EPL Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. & Robert E. Lee Day January 5th—ILL Reopens January 17th—Regular Children’s Programming Resumes January 28th—JCGHO Meet-ing @ 10 a.m. at LJCL
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Children’s Programs
January 2017
Laurel-Jones County
Library:
Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.
Ellisville Public Library:
Thursdays @ 10 a.m.
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FY 2015—2016
Statistics
Items Checked-Out….113,961
Program Attendance...10,178
Total Visits………..…….101,491
THE INSIDER
The Laurel-Jones County Library and the Ellisville Pub-
lic Library celebrated the holiday season in grand fashion for
yet another year! The Friends of the Jones County Public
Libraries hosted our annual Holiday Open House on Decem-
ber 1st. The children enjoyed visiting with Santa, hot cocoa &
cookies, and making ornaments. We had approximately 250
visitors join us for this event!
Breakfast with Santa was hosted by the staff and Friends
of the Ellisville Public Library. Approximately 175 guests
joined us for breakfast, which was catered by Greer’s,
Grocery Depot, McDonald’s, Shipley’s Donuts, Sonic, and
Subway. The children whispered their Christmas wishes to
Santa and enjoyed a beautiful book that shared the holiday
message.
By: Michelle Anderson-Jones, Programming/Public Relations Manager
Help Others/Give Back. You can also accomplish this resolution using your local
library. First, you could volunteer your time by becoming a "Friend " of the library.
"Friends" get to experience the joy of giving back while also enjoying a few perks
exclusive to members. Visit the library for more information on how to join. Maybe
you could donate those books you’ve been collecting or videos you don’t watch any-
more. Perhaps you would like to make a monetary donation so the library can expand
its collections or services offered. Want your donation to be anonymous? Use the
donation box found at the circulation desk of both the Laurel and Ellisville locations.
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New Year’s Resolutions
The Library Staff Recommends…
Your Heart’s Desire
Melody Carlson’s Christian novella, Your Heart’s Desire, chronicles the life of a young widow and
her son as they navigate life in a new world. After the death of her husband, Caroline Marshall and her
son move in with her sister’s family to start a new life. Caroline finds temporary
employment at a local chocolate factory.
Throughout the course of the novella, we see Caroline come out of her
shell, and she allows herself to feel again. She makes new friends, as well as a
few enemies, but in the end love wins and romance ensues.
I recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick, light-hearted read.
Set in the 1940’s, it is the perfect picture of classic Americana. The author trans-
ports the readers to a simpler place in time all while maintaining a relatable,
modern feel.
Your Heart’s Desire is a perfect read for Valentine’s Day or any time of year.
Review by: Sarah Robinson-Rice, Circulation Clerk
It’s a brand new year: the time we all try to implement changes, improvements, and overhauls to our
lives by what is commonly referred to as our New Year’s resolutions. This year, let the library help you
keep your resolution by arming you with one of the most important weapons you can have …. knowledge.
According to an article by author Albrecht Powell on the website About.Com, some of the top New Year’s
resolutions (along with my suggestions on how your local library can help you keep them) are:
Fit in Fitness/Tame the bulge. The library is full of information that can help you get into better
shape. We offer books on fitness, work-out videos and even exercise video games on everything from
yoga and tai chi to standard aerobics. We also have cookbooks with helpful low-fat and specialized
recipes to help you prepare delicious and nutritious meals for you and your family.
By: Christy Boney, Circulation Manager
More time with family and friends. The Library is a great place to keep this resolution! First of all,
every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. your child can join us at story-time where they can also create
a fun craft, Throughout the year, we also sponsor different family friendly events varying from free
movies, costume parties ,Christmas open house (Santa joins us!) and our popular Summer Reading
program. As an added bonus, these events are always free to you!
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Genealogy
Ellisville Public Library News
I recently attended a workshop sponsored by the Mississippi
Library Commission on Copyright Laws. Copyright affects us all in the
world of family research.
For instance, works published before 1923 are known as public
domain publications. Public domain works can be used by anyone
however, no one can own them. These works may be modified, copied
or adapted to fit your needs, but be sure to always give credit where
credit is due and cite the name of the author’s original work.
However, copyright laws protect other works used in
family research. Works published after 1923, but before
1978 are protected for 95 years from the date of publication.
Works published after 1978 are protected for the life of the
author plus 70 years. If the author dies, the estate and the
heirs of the author inherit all the rights. If the author or date
of death is unknown, the copyright lasts for 120 years from
the date of creation.
If you are interested in finding out more information
on copyright rules and regulations, go to
www.copyright.gov/policy/section108
By: Susan Blakeney, Genealogist
The Ellisville Public Library is pleased to
announce that it has a beautiful new sign and building
designation in place! The custom Laurel-Jones County
Library System logo, designed by Erin Napier, is now
prominently displayed on our standing roadside sign,
and we hope it will serve as a welcoming beacon to everyone.
By: Joanna Ashley, Branch Manager
January 2017
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The Laurel-Jones County Library System will be
closed on January 16, 2017 in observance of Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All regularly scheduled
children’s programming will resume on Tuesday,
January 17, 2017.
Tuesday, 01/17/17 @ 10:00 a.m.-LJCL -StoryTime
PlayDate —Snowmen presented by the Ellisville
Garden Club
Thursday, 01/19/17 @ 10:00 a.m.– EPL– Imagination
Station Snowmen presented by the
Ellisville Garden Club
Tuesday, 01/24/17 @ 10:00 a.m. -LJCL - StoryTime
PlayDate– Sick Simon presented by staff
Thursday, 01/26/17 @ 10:00 a.m.– EPL– Imagination
Station -The Girl Who Wouldn’t Brush Her
Hair presented by staff
Tuesday, 01/31/17 @ 10:00 a.m.– LJCL– StoryTime
PlayDate -The Secret Life of Squirrels–
presented by staff
Laurel-Jones County Library System,
Inc.
Laurel-Jones County Library
530 Commerce St.
Laurel, MS .39437
Ph: 601-428-4313
Fax: 601-428-0597
Ellisville Public Library
201 Poplar St.
Ellisville, MS 39437
Ph: 601-477-9271
Fax: 601-477-3004
www.laurel.lib.ms.us
Genealogy Dept
Thursday 1:00pm - 4:45pm
Friday 9:00am - 4:45pm (closed 12-1)
Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (closed
the 3rd Saturday of each month)
Christmas Tea at the YWCO
The staff of the Laurel-Jones County
Libraries enjoyed a festive Christmas
tea at Laurel’s YWCO complete with
delicious treats and glamorous hats.