Laurel Library

The 641 Cookbook Club @LAU
2024-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Bring your prepared dish for everyone to sample and recipe to share!

Writer's Camp @ELL
2024-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Come join us at the Ellisville Public Library for a unique event focused on honing your storytelling skills! Whether you’re an experienced writer or just starting out, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to delve into the art of telling a true-life story. Learn how to captivate your audience, evoke emotions, and bring your personal experiences to life on paper. There is a $10 fee per person to attend workshop. Get a chance to share your story ideas with instructors.
If you have a question, contact: HeartsCompassImprint@yahoo.com

Baby + Me @LAU
2024-12-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-01-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-01-14 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

Storytime @LAU
2024-12-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-14 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 @ELL
2024-12-18 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

Fine Free Thursday
2024-12-19, 2025-01-02, 2025-01-09, 2025-01-16 | 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
2024-12-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-01-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-01-16 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
2024-12-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Winter Tournament @LAU
2024-12-21 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.

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 khutto@laurel.lib.ms.us

Bookworms Book Club @LAU
2025-01-09 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.

Books & Brew Book Club @ELL
2025-01-09 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!

Coffee Connection @LAU
2025-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us for a relaxing time of coffee and conversation!

Coffee Connection @ELL
2025-01-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

Checkmates Chess Social @LAU
2025-01-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Come play chess with other chess enthusiasts!

The Tween Teen Thing @LAU
2025-01-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
A monthly program for kids aged 10 to 15. Theme changes every month!

LEGO® Club @LAU
2025-01-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us each month to to complete a LEGO® challenge!

The 641 Cookbook Club @ELL
2025-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Bring your prepared dish for everyone to sample and recipe to share!

Please note that we are meeting at the Ellisville Public Library instead of the Laurel-Jones County Library this month due to the parade.
