I know libraries aren't really the *thing* nowadays thanks to eBooks and the world wide web, but as…read morefar as libraries go, this is one of the best I've seen. When visiting MS, I'm constantly on the search for places with free WiFi so I can go sit with my MacBook for a few hours. This is one of my favourite places to do just that. They have lots of tables and chairs set up, so there's never a problem finding a cozy place to plop down for a while. This library is fairly new and it's a really gorgeous building, both inside and out. Everything is so well organized and it's kept spotless. Of course you'll find books here (duh, it's a library), but they also have tons of CDs, DVDs, and video games (for the Playstation, XBox, and DS) that you can check out. Thanks to the great people of the Rankin County Library System, they let me use my parents' address to get a library card. This allows me to check things out (I like to listen to the CDs on my laptop sometimes while I'm here and I need a library card to get the CDs) and it also allows me to use one of their many computers and the internet if I happen to not feel like bring my Mac with me. The entire staff are very friendly and helpful. They will go out of their way to help you find what you're looking for. LOVE this library! I so wish we had one like it in Jacksonville!

Great library with friendly, helpful staff. I probably come here too much as one librarian pulls my…read morereserved books out when he sees me coming and greets me by name. I also enjoy using it to study for my actuarial exams. Fast WiFi, although ALL streaming is blocked. This means no viewing online lectures. My one complaint is the noise level sometimes. People seem to forget libraries are quiet zones and I've not noticed any librarians correcting this when it happens.

Hands down best book store around Specializing in MS…read moreauthors. Full of helpful people plus great books

I am planning on visiting an independent bookstore in each state I visit this year…read more This bookstore is on the top floor of a mall/shopping area. I love the decor. Inside I was reminded of the old Tattered Cover bookstore in Denver CO, lots of nooks where books are shelved. They had an entire section of the store desecrated to Southern writers. I appreciated they labeled sections where they had books by one author (notably John Grisham has several shelves to himself).

Quiet environment with a lot of computers and open tables to do work/study. You are able to reserve…read morestudy rooms for 2 hours slots, which is awesome. The staff decorates for the season as well!

The staff are always friendly and helpful. They have fun displays for kids as well as for adult…read morereaders. I request books online and pick them up saving me time. Groups can use their meeting space for their activities. Paula, Colby, and Sammi have been taking care of me for years.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff who are very helpful. I enjoy…read moregoing to the library. Supposedly, I am a knowledge seeker from genealogy to economic news for professional use. I also enjoy seeing children working on projects or just hanging out with their Mom and Dad for story time or reading a book with them. The Library does make an effort to have interesting programs for Everyone. Hope you enjoy your visit to the Brandon Public Library! It is an adventure.

Saw they only had 3 stars which I found insane. I have loved going here for years and they have so…read moremuch to do. I recently took my nephew with me too and they had many books for him to choose from and even bird watching. They also still rent out movies and video games. Having the park and trail behind the library is also a huge plus.

This library is in serious need of updating. The computers and lack of access to resource books…read moremake it a very discouraging place to go for any genealogy research. I can accomplish more at home. Total waste of time.

I have to admit I am a hidden history nerd. I love hearing learning reading and researching. I love…read more tidbits of information as it pertains to discovering our pat and shaping our future. They MS Archives Building is one is the top sources of documented history in the state of Mississippi. It provides detailed- traceable accounts of telling the story of the State. I must commend the team of researchers, they make a point to locate and acknowledge that MS history is, in a large part a complicated and spread out history that attributes much of its stories through oral tradition. Yet there is a mecca of informative archives that provide a wealth of information to any local and curious historical person out there. If you are a writer and are looking for verification after in hearing the many stories that circulate about the State of MS, I would start here.

While I was visiting my second home, my mum brought me to this nice, new, and updated library…read morelocated in Clinton. When we drove on this long scenic wooded path to what seemed like a modern wooded home-- I got surprised that we were still in MS with such a beauty of what my eyes glimpsed upon. The inside of the library was filled with rock building structures in which held the lobby area and the main reading area together. Open spaced computer pads sat, while large bookcases were overlooking each other. The librarians in the front were friendly and always looking to please the next book lover. To use the computer you must have your library card number, and to get a library card you must have something in your possession that has your name and MS address on it. Computer space is limited; meaning you might just be stuck sitting next to someone that hogs the mouse territory. The ladies restroom is extremely clean and lacks a stinky smell which is a plus. Overall, A+ to this library. FREE Wifi if you don't have a MS library card=== that's a plus, so do bring your electronic devices!

Really nice find in Jackson! This place looks like a coffee and a library had a love child! I love…read morethe many books available on the shelves. I came because they had a visiting poet/author performing some of his works. I was glad to see they had options for non-coffee-drinkers on the menu. Service was a bit slow but the mango smoothie I ordered was good and the energy and enthusiasm of the staff really shined. I'll definitely have to visit again and try some of their baked goods when I come back to town.

Very nice ambiance, lots of books as well. Been here twice and recommend the Gatsby frozen, very…read moregood. For non coffee options, a smoothie! A note, they have kids books available as well. Nice touch