Laurel Library

Storytime @LAU
2025-09-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us every week for a story and a craft!

Pokémon Trainers Club @LAU
2025-09-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us every week to hang out with other Pokémon fanatics of all ages (Yes, adults. You, too!)! Show off your cards, physical or on the app! Battle against each other in Scarlet (or Violet)! Fight over which team will reign supreme in the Jones County War Memorial gym next door! Rep your favorite Pokémon with your merch collection! Discuss the newest episode of the anime! Read the old manga! A parent or adult guardian must accompany trainers under the age of 14.

Native Herbs, Plants, and Trees @LAU
2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Come learn about what grows in our area and how to incorporate it into our everyday life! Presented by the Jones County MSU Extension Office

LOTTIE the Trolley @Calhoun
2025-09-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Calhoun Community Center, 5204 US-84 W, Laurel, MS, 39443, United States
You can find us in Calhoun at the Calhoun Community Center (5204 US-84 W).

Fine Free Thursday
2025-09-18, 2025-09-25 | MS
Return overdue books on Thursdays to have your overdue fines waived!
Please note that there are some rules that apply:

FFT only applies to the overdue fines for books, audiobooks, and magazines. Other charges, such as DVD fines, item replacement charges, collection agency fees, damages, postage, etc., will not be waived.
Books must be returned to the desk. Fines will not be waived on books in the drop box.
Monthly and yearly caps are in place for the amount of fines waived.
Fines are capped at $60.

Baby + Me @ELL
2025-09-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
A program exploring books, songs, and fun activities designed for babies and toddlers.

Storytime @ELL
2025-09-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

LEGO® Club @ELL
2025-09-18 14:30 - 16:30 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Join us each month to to complete a LEGO® challenge!

LOTTIE the Trolley @Sandersville
2025-09-19 12:30 - 14:30 | Sandersville, Main St., Sandersville, MS, United States
You can find us in Sandersville at Main St. & Hwy 11.

Special Olympics Young Athletes @LAU
2025-09-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Young Athletes is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities. The goal is to introduce children 2-7 years old to basic sport skills. Children participate in play geared to developing fine and gross motor skills, basic sports skills, learning, and social skills that they need as they age and advance in play.
Click here for more information.

Registration is required. Click here to register.

***Note: This is not a drop-off event/program.

Animal Rescue League with LOTTIE @LAU
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
On September 20th, LOTTIE will be partnering with the Laurel Animal Rescue League!

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Fall Tournament @LAU
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Test your skills at the library’s seasonal Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament! The last player standing will win a prize!
Open for ages 10-17.
Rules:

Registration is from 10 am-10:30 am on the day of the tournament.

Players must be present to register.
No new players will be permitted after registration.

All players will fight 1-on-1 on the library’s Nintendo Switch using the library’s controllers.

Personal controllers allowed, but not required.

Players must use the same character (chosen during registration) throughout the entire tournament.

Please note that player characters will be limited to who is unlocked on the library’s Nintendo Switch prior to the tournament.

A list will be available at registration.

The 641 Cookbook Club @LAU
2025-09-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Bring your prepared dish for everyone to sample and recipe to share!

Snuggle Buddy Sleepover Drop-off
2025-09-23 | MS
Drop your snuggle buddies off at the library for a sleepover!

Baby + Me @LAU
2025-09-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
A program exploring books, songs, and fun activities designed for babies and toddlers

LOTTIE the Trolley @Brown Circle Housing Authority
2025-09-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Brown Circle Housing Authority, 50 Brown Circle, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
You can find us at the Brown Circle Housing Authority (50 Brown Circle, Laurel, MS, 39440).

Little Shop of Horrors Sing-Along @LAU
2025-09-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
On the twenty-third day of the month of September
In the middle of a decade that is our own
The human race suddenly encountered a deadly
Threat to its very existence…
At a sing-along at the Library!
Join us on September 23rd at the Laurel-Jones County Library for a showing of Little Shop of Horrors (rated PG-13)!
Attendance is free. Concessions are available for purchase. Costumes optional (but encouraged). Singing required!

Snuggle Buddy Sleepover Pick-up
2025-09-25 | MS
Pick your snuggle buddies up from their sleepover at the library! See what kind of fun they had!

BINGO @LAU
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Play BINGO, win prizes! 1 free card per person. Get an additional card with your library card! Concessions available.

Checkmates Chess Social & Cube Corner @LAU
2025-09-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Come play chess and solve cubes with other chess & cubing enthusiasts at our combination chess and cubing group!

JCGHO @LAU
2025-09-27 10:15 - 13:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
The Jones County Genealogical and Historical Organization (JCGHO) hosts a monthly meeting in the upstairs meeting room on the fourth Saturday of every month at 10:15 a.m.

Senior Circle @LAU
2025-09-29 14:30 - 15:30 | MS
Senior Circle is a program for Seniors to experience:

Social Interaction
Interactive Games
Themed Events
Memory Time
Guest Speakers
and more!

This month’s theme is Financial Fraud & Scams (& Fun) with Community Bank.

LEGO® Day @LAU
2025-09-30 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Free play with library LEGO all day!
