As the Regional Library Director, I want you to know how much we, the First Regional Library (FRL) staff, are here to not only provide excellent service, but also a vast collection of materials, quality programming, varied technology access, and electronic resources to fulfill your informational and entertainment needs at a library close to you.

The mission of FRL is a “gathering place that supports education, encourages lifelong learning, inspires collaboration, and sparks community transformation.”  Though this is a lofty goal, we work very hard to deliver for you, our treasured patrons.  FRL accomplishes this by:

• Operating 14 libraries in DeSoto, Lafayette, Panola, Tate, and Tunica Counties.
• Prioritizing first rate customer service from our award-winning, dedicated staff.
• Providing 500,000 items for check out in all FRL libraries that may be returned at any FRL branch.
• Planning and implementing 2500 programs for children, teens, and adults annually.
• Open a total of 595 hours combined at all branches each week for the convenience of our patrons.
• Staying abreast of technological resources, providing access to a wide variety of e-books, downloadable audios, and e-magazines.
• Providing an abundance of computers in each location, with an annual use of over 115,000 by our patrons.