Juneteenth Come & Go: Button Making
2026-06-19 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)

Closing Early for Staff Meeting @ELL
2026-06-19 13:00 - 17:00
The Ellisville Public Library will close at 1:30 AM on Friday, June 19th, for a staff meeting.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Summer Tournament @LAU
2026-06-20 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.

LOTTIE the Trolley @The Teepee Childcare Center
2026-06-22 09:00 - 11:00 | The Teepee Childcare Center, 24 Warrior Rd, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
You can find us at The Teepee Childcare Center (24 Warrior Rd, Ellisville, MS 39437). This is a closed event that is not open to the public.

Baby + Me @LAU
2026-06-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-07 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

Dinosaur Crew @LAU
2026-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Experience live baby dinosaurs up close in this exciting, interactive show. The Dinosaur Crew brings prehistoric creatures to life in a fun and educational way. More info can be found here: https://www.memphismagicevents.com/dinosaurcrew

Pokémon Trainers Club @LAU
2026-06-23 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.

[Cancelled] Computer Q & A @LAU
2026-06-24 09:15 - 11:15 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Canceled due to staffing issues.

LOTTIE the Trolley @Calhoun
2026-06-24 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
2026-06-25, 2026-07-02, 2026-07-09
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
2026-06-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-02 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.

All Day LEGO®/STEAM Day with Spare Parts Robotics Demo @ELL
2026-06-25 09:00 - 19:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Drop in for a full day of creative building with LEGO and STEAM activities, plus a special robotics demonstration. Explore, build, and see innovation in action.

So You Want to Write @LAU
2026-06-25 15:30 - 16:30
“So You Want to Write” is a workshop to get writers of all ages writing! There is a monthly theme and project to work on. Led by Pamela Hatch.

LOTTIE the Trolley @Sandersville
2026-06-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Sandersville, Main St., Sandersville, MS, United States
You can find us in Sandersville at Main St. & Hwy 11.

LOTTIE the Trolley @Bogue Homa CERF
2026-06-26 15:00 - 16:00 | CERF Building, 8 Tomechi Anowa Dr., Heidelberg, 39439, United States
You can find us at the Bogue Homa CERF building (8 Tomechi Anowa Dr., Heidelberg ).

BINGO @LAU
2026-06-26 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.

JCGHO @LAU
2026-06-27 10:00 - 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.

ROAR & Explore: a StoryWalk® Adventure @Mason Park
2026-06-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Mason Park, 581 20th St, Laurel, 39440, United States
Take a stroll through our Storywalk® in Mason Park. Popsicles will be provided, and LOTTIE the Library Trolley will be there for extra fun.

Storytime @ELL
2026-07-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Join us every week for a story and a craft!

LOTTIE the Trolley @Veterans Memorial Museum
2026-07-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Veterans Memorial Museum, 920 Hillcrest Dr, Laurel, Mississippi, 39440, United States
You can find us at the Veterans Memorial Museum (920 Hillcrest Dr, Laurel, MS 39440) for a special storytime and a craft!

Friends Meeting @LAU
2026-07-06 14:15 - 15:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

DAR Celebrating America Storytime @LAU
2026-07-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
A special patriotic storytime.

Movie Day: National Treasure @LAU
2026-07-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Come celebrate America’s 250th birthday by watching National Treasure and learning how to make invisible ink!

LOTTIE the Trolley @Soso
2026-07-08 15:00 - 16:30 | First Baptist Church, 271 Frosty Hinton Rd, Soso, United States
You can find us in Soso at First Baptist Church (271 Frosty Hinton Rd).
