Digital Magazines Available to Read on Your Devices

Looking for something new to read?  We have twenty-five different magazines now available on digital format.

Issues are available digitally on the same day that they become available at the newsstands, so no need to wait for the current issue.

The magazine titles currently available are : Better Homes and Gardens, Elle, ESPN the Magazine, Esquire, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Family Handyman, Field & Stream, Food Network Magazine, Good Housekeeping, HGTV Magazine, House Beautiful, Martha Stewart Living, Men's Health, Newsweek, O The Oprah Magazine, PCWorld, Popular Mechanics, Reader's Digest, Redbook, Rolling Stone, Taste of Home, US Weekly, Woman's Day, and Women's Health.

Patrons with iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows 8, Mac, PC or Kindle Fire/HD/HDX devices can now download the Zinio reader and open an account to read these magazines on their devices.

No limits - no due dates!

Signing up is quick and easy.
1) Go to URL https://www.rbdigital.com/warrenms/
2) You should see a pop-up box requesting your library card number. Enter it using the entire number, leaving out any spaces.
3) Enter your user information
4) You're ready to read!

Helpful Tips for Using Your Library

With a new year upon us and school projects forthcoming, I thought it would be a good idea to list some helpful tips for using the library more effectively. So, the following are my

 Helpful Tips for a Successful Library Visit:

• Give yourself enough time to conduct any research that you are working on.
• The library's hours of operation are:
• Monday through Thursday -- 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Friday & Saturday -- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Sundays and State Holidays -- CLOSED
• Remember that our computers are on a first-come-first-served basis, so you may want to come a little early in case you have to make a reservation for the next available computer.
• You may check out up to 50 items at a time, but there are limits on the following items:
• DVDs -- 4 items for one week (unless it's a new release, then it they are only checked out for three days)
• Audio books -- 4 items for three weeks
• non-fiction of the same subject -- 4 of the same subject (art, Christmas, science fair, crochet, etc.) for three weeks 
• Also, please remember to turn you cell phones off or put them on vibrate. All cell phone conversations must be held in the lobby.
• We are a Smoke-Free Campus
• Food and Drink are not allowed inside the library. Please help to keep our newly remodeled building clean! 
• If you would like to know if the library carries a particular item, you may call ahead, check out the online catalog, or ask the Reference Desk when you arrive.
• Our telephone number is (601) 636-6411
• Our online catalog is available at:  http://catalog.warren.lib.ms.us
• The library's Reference section has many books with photos and illustrations that can be copied for your projects just in case you don't want to wait for a computer.
• If you would like to know about our e-books and e-magazines, then please, don't hesitate to ask at the Reference desk.
• Don't forget to bring change/small bills for your copies.
• The public copy machine, public computers, and the microfilm reader all have the same price for copies-- $0.15 per page.
• We are not able to break bills over $20; nor do we accept checks, credit or debit cards.
• If you want to use one of the library's public access computers, then you may need to take heed of the following:
• Computers are available on a first-come-first-served basis
• You may place a reservation on the next available computer and wait your turn or you can try to come back at another time.
• We do not make reservations over the phone or ahead of time.
• If you place a reservation, it is advised that you wait where you can see when your computer becomes available.
• Local guests and visitors from out of town may purchase a Guest Pass for $1.00. This is good for up to one hour of use and only on the day it was purchased.
• If you have or have had a library card, your account needs to be clear.
• You cannot have an outstanding fine or overdue library materials
• If you have a fine/overdue materials you may not pay for a guest pass. Your account must be clear.
• You must use your own library card (not your spouse's, child's, mom's, dad's, etc.)
• If you do not know how to operate the computers, you may bring someone who does with you. (In fact, we encourage you to do so.) There is only one librarian at the Reference Desk and she must help everyone at the computers as well as attend to her other duties.
• Finally, remember that, if you need help, Just Ask! 

We appreciate our patrons and we look forward to serving you all year long!

New Biographies!

We've gotten in a variety of biographies for your reading pleasure - here are four of the newest:

American Titan : Searching for John Wayne by Marc Elliot offers an in-depth look at John Wayne' life as well as his cinematic legacy.  Over the course of 169 films, John Wayne portrayed a wide variety of men in a number of time periods, yet remained recognizable as John Wayne.

Rather than dismissing Wayne as a 'B' actor for this, Elliot points to the crafting of an image than remains powerful even years after his death.

One Lucky Bastard by Roger Moore is a collection of true stories from Roger Moore's career in show business.

During his now seven decade long career, he has played two iconic characters, Simon Templar in The Saint and James Bond in seven different films, he had met and come to know a number of colorful Hollywood personalities including Sean Connery, Tony Curtis, Frank Sinatra, David Niven and more all of whom come together in this collection of outrageous tales.


Parcells : A Football Life by Bill Parcells and Nunyo Demasio is the story of Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells.

Known as a brilliant leader and motivator, Parcells is also known for his many Parcellsisms, some of which many have heard without knowing who they came from - "A friend is someone who knows all about you and likes you anyway." - "Don't confuse routine  with commitment." -  "Blame nobody, expect nothing, do something." and many others.  This book is about how Parcells became who he is.


Play On by Mick Fleetwood and Anthony Bozza is the story of Mick Fleetwood but also the story of one of the most successful bands in the world, Fleetwood Mac.

From the beginnings of Mick's life to his struggles to keep the band together, the story covers the highs and lows of life in a touring rock and roll band.

Happy Holidays!

We, here at the Warren County - Vicksburg Public Library, would like to wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Vibrant New Year! We would like to remind you that the library will be closed December 24th through December 28th and January 1st through January 4th. We will be open December 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th, and 31st from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We thank you for allowing us to serve you during the past year and we look forward to serving you throughout 2015 and beyond! 

Behind the Scenes on the Creation of a Cult-Fantasy Classic

In 1987, a film was released that took on a life of its own.  The Princess Bride has legions of fans that have watched and rewatched the movie countless times in the past twenty-seven years.  The American Film Institute has it ranked as one of the top 100 Greatest Love Stories and the Writers Guild of America names it as one of the top 100 Sceenplays of all time.

In this book 'As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales From the Making of The Princess Bride', Cary Elwes (Westley) answers a question posed to him during the twenty-fifth anniversary celebration:  "What was your fondest memory of making the film?".

With a forward by Rob Reiner, the film's director, as well as commentary from other stars of the film such as Billy Crystal (Miracle Max), Fred Savage (the grandson the story is told to), Robin Wright (Buttercup), Chris Sarandon (Prince Humperdink), Mandy Patinkin (Inigo Montoya) and Wallace Shawn (Vizzini), this is a book that the fans of The Princess Bride have waited for.

Could You Survive Henry?

Surviving Henry: Adventures in Loving a Canine Catastrophe is an account of Erin Taylor Young's life with an obstinate boxer named Henry. Fueled by fond memories of a boxer she had as a child, Erin Taylor Young sets out to find a boxer puppy for her family. One that could provide laughs and cuddles as well as long walks and wagging tails. What she gets is Henry--who Erin describes as suffering from "Supreme Dictator of the Universe Syndrome." She can't figure out how God chose to give her such and aloof and stubborn creature to be a part of her family. She doesn't understand why Henry doesn't seem to care if he is with the members of the family or not. The only time he seems to show any interest is when she begins her routine to leave the house, then Henry decides that he can't leave her side. Erin knows this is only because he loves riding in the car; not because he likes being with her. But, oh, that face when she closes the door behind her; it's enough to melt her heart, so Henry goes with her to the video store, the gas station, and anywhere else that is even slightly appropriate to take him along.
On their first day at the dog park, Erin keeps Henry outside the fence on his leash to see how he will react to the other dogs. As each new dog passes by the fence to sniff at him, Henry leaps in the air with excited anticipation; as if to say, "I wanna play! Oh please, please let me play!" Once inside the fence and off his leash, Henry quickly makes friends with the dog park set and follows a couple of his new friends--retrievers--into the small pond for water-loving dogs. There is only one problem, Henry doesn't know how to swim and he panics. Poor Erin thinks she is going to have to jump in after her awkward boxer, but he manages to paddle his way back to the shore.
Henry seems to be prone to misadventures and near death scenarios and his poor owner can only hang on for dear life. Take, for instance, their adventures at Erin's parents' lake house. On their first visit with Henry, he falls off the dock and poor Erin plunges in the freezing water to rescue him. It just so happens that every time they visit Henry seems to fall off the dock. Unless, of course, he is wearing the expensive doggie life jacket that they bought him. Once, they decided to take Henry on the Pontoon with them. He did okay, although he did pace around the decking and had to have a petting from everyone on the boat, not to mention he had to sniff the air on all four sides. When Henry moved to the front of the pontoon, he stuck his nose through the gate, but it isn't too long before he spots a flock of ducks up ahead. Erin's son manages to catch Henry's leg before the sixty-pound dog managed to get through the gate and into the water--and probably become fish food after meeting the boat's propeller.
Erin recounts many such near-misses and disasters that seem to be drawn to Henry. He vandalizes his obedience school, crashes through a window, and tears up countless toys. Erin is convinced that Henry lives to torment her. The longer she has Henry, though, the more she comes to realize that he has been put into her life to teach her a new meaning to the concept of unconditional love.
This book is a quick, funny, and poignant read. Henry's adventures can be related to by anyone who has ever been the owner of a stubborn pet. Henry's quirkiness is endearing and the lessons he teaches his family are ones that every family should learn. If you are going to love one another, then you must do so unconditionally.

Take a Moment to Give Thanks!

While the first Thanksgiving was not a successful nor a lasting peace, Abraham Lincoln's proposal of a day to celebrate the coming together of the Native Americans and the Pilgrim settlers for a common meal was truly a moment of inspiration. Thanksgiving is certainly one of my favorite holidays, simply for what it has come to represent. I'm not talking about watching football and stuffing yourself until you fall into a coma from all the calories consumed. What I love the most is the fellowship with friends and family. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all of the good things that we have in our lives. It is also a day to slow down and really take stock of what blessings we have and what blessings we can bestow on others. Some people choose to volunteer to serve a meal to those who are less fortunate or to bring a ray of light and some comfort to those who are unable to visit family.
I myself am thankful for my family, friends, and co-workers. I am glad to have had the opportunities for education and career that have been placed before me. I am thankful to live in a country where, as a woman, I have the same opportunities as my male counterparts. I am thankful that my nieces and my nephew are happy and healthy and smart and funny. I am thankful for my mom, my dad, my sister, and even my brother who annoys me endlessly. All these things, as well as others I cannot mention, make me feel truly blessed.
For all those who are less fortunate, I pray they get the opportunities they need to succeed. I pray the homeless will find homes, that the hungry will find a bounty, that the cold will find warmth, and most importantly, I pray that the lonely and downtrodden will find friendship and comfort. For everyone else, I pray that you will take a moment to pull yourself from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, put down the cell phones, and turn off the computer and the t.v. Take a look around at all that you have and see all the things there are to be thankful for in your own lives.

Trapped For 69 Days Underground

In August of 2010, a mine collapse in Chile trapped a group of 33 miners.  Against all odds and expectations, all 33 were rescued sixty-nine days after the start of their ordeal.

Agreeing only to tell their story collectively, the group chose Hector Tobar, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and novelist, to be the one they told their story through.

The story covers a story never told before - the men's lives before the collapse, the initial seventeen days when no-one on the surface knew if there were any survivors, the long waiting period of waiting for an opening large enough to allow their release and finally the aftermath as they re-adjusted to life above ground.

In Deep Down Dark, Tobar has used personal interviews with the miners and their families, the diary of one of the miners (Victor Segovia), the cellphone videos from the phone of another miner (Jose Henriquez), video from the Chilean government and more and combined them into an intense story of endurance and ultimately, of survival.

What Are You Cooking?

With the holidays coming up, I thought it would be a good idea to highlight some of the wonderful cookbooks and cooking magazines here at the library. We even have holiday cookbooks in the children's department!
Some of our wonderful cookbooks include: Paula Deen Celebrates! by Paula Deen, Historical Thanksgiving Cookery by Robert W. Pelton, Thanksgiving 101 by Rick Rodgers, and Thanksgiving Entertaining and Thanksgiving & Christmas put out by Williams-Sonoma. These books offer recipes and tips for making your holiday special. For instance, in Thanksgiving 101, author Rick Rodgers offers step-by-step instructions for carving the turkey as well as the best way to deep fry you holiday bird. He also includes a section titled "Thanksgiving Menu Planner" to give you some ideas about what to serve for your meal. Historical Thanksgiving Cookery offers recipes from the Revolutionary War through the time of the Civil War. This small book also offers historical excerpts on famous historical figures who enjoyed the dishes featured. If you need any help finding these or other titles, feel free to ask the Reference Desk for help!

We also carry some of the most popular cooking magazines available. We have Better Homes & Gardens, Cooking Light, Country Living, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Food Network Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Martha Stewart Living, and Taste of Home. Some of these may be checked out for one week at a time, or, if you prefer, you may make copies of the recipes you think you would enjoy. Don't forget about our public access computers that allow our patrons and guests to pull up websites for these magazines as well as other recipe sites.

Taking the first steps to launching the career of your dreams.

According to Ben Arment, the author of 'Dream Year : Make the Leap from a Job You Hate to a Life You Love", there is no such thing as a 'dream job'.  A job is where you are working for someone else to fulfill their dreams, not your own.

In his coaching classes, he has worked with hundreds of people to help them identify their dream career, plan it out and launch it in one year.

His new book is full of insights and advice, but most captivating part is the stories of the people who have followed his step-by-step program to switch from the jobs that paid the bills to work that they are enthusiastic about and enjoy while still making a living.

The book covers the steps in individual chapters starting with finding and defining your dream career and follows through to growing and sustaining it.  One of his main points - never give up and he gives several examples of those who had to make multiple tries before they reached their own goals, including Abraham Lincoln.