Mara Villa Polk
CMRLS Director
Email: mara@cmrls.lib.ms.us
Voice Call: 601-825-0100 Ext. 101
Welcome to the Central Mississippi Regional Library System (CMRLS)! I am pleased to have you as part of our community. Our libraries are dedicated to serving as centers of knowledge, learning, and connection for all individuals in our region.
At CMRLS, we aim to provide a welcoming environment where you can access a wide range of resources, including books, digital media, educational programs, and community events. Whether you are visiting to find your next read, use technology, or take part in our programs, we are here to assist you.
Your presence and participation contribute to the success of our libraries. We are committed to enhancing our services to meet your needs and interests, and we value your feedback.
Thank you for being a respected member of our library community. We are excited to assist you and help you explore all that CMRLS has to offer.
Sincerely,
Mara Villa Polk
Director, Central Mississippi Regional Library System
Administrative Staff
 Central Mississippi Regional Library System Organizational Chart
Brenette Nichols, Assistant Director
- 601-825-0100 ext. 109
- Email: bnichols@cmrls.lib.ms.us
Paula Thornton, Business Manager
- 601-825-0100 ext. 102
- Email: pthornton@cmrls.lib.ms.us
Helen Mangum, Coordinator of Automation and Technical Services
- 601-825-0100 ext. 103
- Email: hm@cmrls.lib.ms.us
Erica White, Coordinator of Public Relations and Outreach
- 601-825-0100 ext. 107
- Email: ewhite@cmrls.lib.ms.us
Carrie Brown, Coordinator of Programming
- 601-825-0100 ext. 108
- Email: cbrown@cmrls.lib.ms.us
Reynaldo Yabut, IT Technician
- 601-825-0100 ext. 106
- Email: ryabut@cmrls.lib.ms.us
Laquasia Evans, Cataloger
- 601-825-0100 ext. 104
- Email: levans@cmrls.lib.ms.us
Andrew Hedglin, Acquistions Librarian
- 601-825-0100 ext. 105
- Email: ahedglin@cmrls.lib.ms.us
Carolyn Thompson, Administrative Assistant
- 601-825-0100 ext. 100
- Email: cthompson@cmrls.lib.ms.us