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Reserve Express

Reserve Express is a standing order program for popular fiction authors. If you would like for new titles from your favorite authors to be automatically added to your reading list, pick up an enrollment list at your local library. Or, you can print your own list and return it to the library during your next visit.

Renewals & Autorenewals

As a courtesy service to help patrons avoid overdue fines, the Library's software system attempts to renew any material that is eligible for renewal.  This auto renewal process typically occurs around noon each day and analyzes materials due on the day of analysis.  It is important to know that not all materials are eligible for renewal.  Renewal limitations may occur due to circulation restrictions and pending patron requests.

Patrons who have set up their accounts for text or e-mail notifications will receive courtesy notifications with detailed information about renewals and non-renewals for materials on their accounts.

In all situations, patrons can check their online patron accounts to see when materials should be returned to the library.

Returns

Materials may be returned to any of our library branches (even if it isn’t the location where you checked it out). Book drops are located inside each building at the service desk and also outside the library for after-hours returns.

Library Resources for Readers

Accelerated Reader

Accelerated Reader

Provides reading level and point value information to help with a student's reading goals.  Tip: For best accuracy, search by the ISBN number typically found on the back cover or behind the title page of the book.

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Digital Public Library of America

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DPLA connects people to the riches held within America’s libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural heritage institutions. All of the materials found through DPLA are free and immediately available in digital format.

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Goodreads

Goodreads

Discover and share books you love on Goodreads, the world's largest site for readers and book recommendations! Find new and interesting books by browsing personalized recommendations based on books you've read and your favorite genres.

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Hoopla

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Browse and borrow a wide selection of audiobooks, eBooks, comics, magazines, and more. All you need is your library card.

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Libby (by OverDrive)

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Download eBook and audiobooks titles right to your mobile, tablet, eReader device, or computer.
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The Children's Book Review

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The Children’s Book Review, named one of the ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) Great Web Sites for Kids, is a resource devoted to children’s literacy. The site offers reviews and book lists of the best books for kids of all ages.

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Book Lists & Recommendations

Longleaf Library Consortium

The Longleaf Library Consortium is comprised of four public library systems in south‐central Mississippi. 

The consortium was formed in August 2006 for the purpose of implementing quality circulation software while decreasing costs through shared financial resources and for the purpose of expanding the range of available library resources to the participating libraries’ patrons.

Ten counties with a combined population of 200,000 and a 5,397 square mile service area delineate the Longleaf Library Consortium. Each of the four public library systems is governed by its own administrative board of trustees. There are twenty-one branch libraries in the consortium. Patrons of each library may request books from any branch and may use their library card at any branch.

Longleaf Library Consortium logo: Serving partners in 10 Southwest Mississippi Counties