Laurel Library

Fine Free Thursday
2024-06-13, 2024-06-20, 2024-06-27, 2024-07-04 | 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
2024-06-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-07-04 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
A program exploring books, songs, and fun activities designed for babies and toddlers.

Bookworms Book Club @LAU
2024-06-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us as we discuss this month’s book selection!
This month, we are discussing The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Splash Day @ELL
2024-06-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Splash around outside the library at this fun Summer Reading program!

Books & Brew Book Club @ELL
2024-06-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Join us with at the Ellisville Public Library as we discuss this month’s book selection!

Coloring & Coffee @LAU
2024-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us for a relaxing time of coloring and conversation!

The 641 Cookbook Club @LAU
2024-06-15 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!

Baby + Me @LAU
2024-06-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-07-02 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

Joey Harris Magic @LAU
2024-06-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Come witness Joey Harris and his amazing magical feats at this enchanting Summer Reading program!

Computer Help @ELL
2024-06-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Computer classes for those interested in learning about the basics of computer use and internet access.

For questions concerning Computer Help, please contact Wesley Austin at waustin@laurel.lib.ms.us

Stormin' Bob Swanson @ELL
2024-06-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Learn more about the weather with Stormin’ Bob Swanson the Singing Weatherman at this muscial Summer Reading program!

LEGO® Club @ELL
2024-06-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Join us each month to to complete a LEGO® challenge!

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Summer Tournament @LAU
2024-06-22 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-11 am on the day of the tournament.

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

Tournament starts at 11 am. Tournament ends when a winner is determined. This can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 3 hours depending on amount of registered players.

Any player who leaves before or during the tournament will automatically forfeit.

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

Please do not bring your personal Nintendo Switch or controllers.

In the event of an odd number of players, some players will need to fight a non-player character to advance.
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.

Color palette swaps are only available if multiple players choose the same character.

The event coordinator will randomly choose these color palette swaps.

For more information, please e-mail Kari Hutto at khutto@laurel.lib.ms.us

Teen Program @LAU
2024-06-22 10:00 - 23:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
More information coming soon.

JCGHO @LAU
2024-06-22 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
2024-06-24 14:00 - 15:30 | MS
Senior Circle will be a two-hour program for Seniors to experience:

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

Bluey Bash @LAU
2024-06-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Fetch some friends and come celebrate everyone’s favorite animated blue heeler at this fun Summer Reading program!

Animal Tales @ELL
2024-06-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellisville City Park, 402 N Church St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
See and learn about some amazing animals at this educational Summer Reading program!

BINGO Night @LAU
2024-06-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Play BINGO, win prizes! $1 per card. Get a free card with your library card!

Storytime @LAU
2024-07-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us every week for a story and a craft!

Computer Help @LAU
2024-07-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
