Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month During September

Mid-Mississippi Regional Library System (MMRLS) is inviting residents of Attala, Holmes, Leake, Montgomery, and Winston County to participate in “Library Card Sign Up Month” throughout September. During this event, residents will be encouraged to sign up for their first library card, upgrade their current library card to one of two newly designed library cards for children or adults, or sign up for a digital library card which is being offered for the first time this year-all for free.

A library card opens a world of free eBooks, audiobooks, movies, television shows, comic books/graphic novels/manga, high speed internet access, online databases, and over 3 million books with no subscription fees required!

“We are aware some families need access to library offerings 24/7 that is why we started offering our guests the option to sign-up for a digital library card from the comfort of their home or wherever they may be. A digital card will allow our users to instantly access our online content such as eBooks and streaming media via the Hoopla app or our newest digital content platform called cloudLibrary. We are also excited to be offering newly designed, more colorful, library cards for both kids and adults,” said MMRLS Executive Director, Josh Haidet.

Ready to sign up? It’s easy! All you need is a photo ID and proof of address. Lost your library card? No problem! During September, current library users who have lost their library card may obtain a replacement card completely free of charge.

For more information, call or visit your local MMRLS branch library or the library’s website midmisslib.com. All library services are made possible thanks to the continued financial support of your local elected officials.

Library to Introduce New App for eBook/Audiobook Content

 Mid-MS Regional Library System (MMRLS) is set to offer a preview of a free new app for digital content called cloudLibrary on September 1st, 2020. MMRLS library guests will be able to download the cloudLibrary app from the Apple/Google/Amazon app store and browse a limited selection of eBooks and audiobooks in a preview mode. 

In addition to the free app, the cloudLibrary service will also be available by visiting www.yourcloudlibrary.com.This new service requires only a valid library card. Users will need to follow the prompts and simply login using their library card number and PIN.

On October 1st, 2020, MMRLS customers will have access to the full cloudLibrary digital content collection and features such as providing users with a virtual library card, ability to view digital checkout history, plus receive app notifications for digital item holds and library events. On this day, MMRLS will be transitioning from the Axis 360 app to the cloudLibrary app to better serve our guests and meet the increased demand for digital content. 

“We have seen an increased demand in digital content from our patrons since the covid-19 pandemic started. Our library is adapting to the needs of our communities. We believe offering the cloudLibrary collection, alongside our Hoopla digital content platform, will maximize our user’s experience and make it easier for our guests to locate the material they need instantly. We are excited about this service and the increased convenience it provides for our patrons” said Pam Chadick, MMRLS Acquisitions Coordinator.

For more information, call or visit your local MMRLS branch library or the library’s website midmisslib.com. All library services are made possible thanks to the continued financial support of your local elected officials.