Pearl Public Library
🏢 Central Mississippi Regional Library System · Pearl, Mississippi
Pearl Public Library
The Pearl Public Library opened its 25,000-square-foot building near City Hall on July 18, 2005, giving Rankin County's most populous city a modern community hub for reading, research, printing and youth services — all just across the Pearl River from Jackson.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 2416 Old Brandon Road, PEARL, MS 39208
Phone: +1601-932-2562
Website: cmrls.lib.ms.us
Plus Code: 864F7VF8+WQ (PEARL, MS)
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📖 About Pearl Public Library
The Pearl Public Library is a branch of the Central Mississippi Regional Library System (CMRLS), serving Pearl, Mississippi — the largest city in Rankin County, with a 2020 population of 27,115. Pearl sits on the east bank of the Pearl River directly across from Jackson, the state capital, and was incorporated in 1973 after residents voted for the name over alternatives like 'Riverview' and 'Brightsville.' The library's 25,000-square-foot facility opened near City Hall on July 18, 2005, and offers extended weekday evening hours (open until 8pm Monday through Thursday) and Saturday access for working families. CMRLS operates from its Brandon headquarters and serves 20 public library locations across Rankin, Scott, Simpson and Smith counties, sharing a single catalog at cmrls.na3.iiivega.com. Cardholders also gain access to Mississippi's MAGNOLIA statewide database consortium, Libby eBooks and hoopla streaming.
⭐ What makes this library special
- 25,000-square-foot modern facility that opened July 18, 2005, near Pearl City Hall
- Extended evening hours Monday–Thursday until 8pm, plus Saturday service — one of the most accessible schedules in the CMRLS system
- Notary public service available by appointment — call 601-932-2562 to schedule
- Full document services: black-and-white and color printing, scanning, faxing and wireless printing from personal devices
- Youth Services department with dedicated children's books, programs and learning resources
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Pearl library cardholders can research and borrow free through Mississippi's statewide digital collections:
📚 Services
- Book lending — fiction, nonfiction, large print and children's collections
- Notary public service by appointment
- Black-and-white and color printing, scanning, faxing
- Wireless printing from personal devices (CMRLS ePRINTit)
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Youth Services with dedicated children's programs and materials
- Interlibrary loan through CMRLS (20 locations across 4 counties)
🎸 Programs
- Youth Services programs for children and families
- Summer reading program
- Community and educational events
- Homework help resources
📍 Nearby Libraries in Central Mississippi
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Pearl Public Library offer notary services?
Yes — the Pearl Public Library provides notary public service by appointment. Call 601-932-2562 to schedule a time. When you call, ask what identification to bring and be sure not to sign your documents before meeting with the notary.
What printing, scanning and faxing services are available?
The library offers black-and-white and color printing, document scanning and faxing. You can also print wirelessly from your phone, tablet or laptop using the CMRLS ePRINTit cloud printing service without needing to plug in or install software.
When did the Pearl Public Library open, and why is it so large?
The current 25,000-square-foot building opened on July 18, 2005, near Pearl City Hall. Its size reflects the growth of Pearl — the largest city in Rankin County — which had expanded rapidly since its 1973 incorporation and needed a modern, full-service library to match the community.
What is MAGNOLIA and is it free for Pearl library cardholders?
MAGNOLIA (Mississippi Alliance for Gaining New Opportunities through Library Information Access) is a state-funded consortium of research databases available free to all Mississippi library cardholders. It includes reference databases, academic journals and research tools accessible with your Pearl library card.
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