Fine Free Thursday
2023-09-28, 2023-10-05, 2023-10-12, 2023-10-19 | MS
Return overdue books to have your overdue fines waived!
Please note that there are some rules that apply:

FFT only applies to the overdue fines for books. 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.

Baby + Me @ELL
2023-09-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-19 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.

Storytime @ELL
2023-09-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-19 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!

BINGO Night @LAU
2023-09-29 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!

Library Literacy Tour featuring Ed Said @LAU
2023-09-30 10:30 - 12:30 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join the MPB Education Team and Ed Said at the next Library Literacy Tour stop in Laurel.
Next stop, Curious George! At the Laurel-Jones County Library, located at 530 Commerce Street Laurel, MS 39440 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
This is an in-person event.
This event will be recorded, and pictures taken. We will share videos and pictures from this event on our website and social media channels for others to enjoy. If you do not wish for your child/children/family to be recorded or photographed on the day of the event, please follow the “opt-out” instructions that will be provided at the sign-in table.

You may register for this FREE event on Eventbrite!

All ages are welcome!

Baby + Me @LAU
2023-10-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-17 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
2023-10-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

Computer Help (Ticketed) @LAU
2023-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Computer classes for those interested in learning about the basics of computer use and internet access.
Taught by Dr. McArthur. Visit us or call (601)428-4313 OR (601)477-9271 to sign up or for more information.

Closed for the Loblolly Festival (LAU only)
2023-10-07 | MS
The Laurel location of the Laurel-Jones County Library System will be closed for the Loblolly Festival. Service will be available at our Ellisville location.

Books & Brew Book Club @ELL
2023-10-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Join us with a coffee as we discuss this month’s book selection!

LEGO® Club @LAU
2023-10-10 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!

Bookworms Book Club @LAU
2023-10-12 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.

Coloring & Coffee @LAU
2023-10-13 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!

Ghost Hunting at the Library @LAU
2023-10-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join Magnolia State Paranormal on their quests to contact the spirits of the Laurel Library.
Learn about the equipment used and other interesting stories from other ghost-hunting adventures.
Tickets available now for $25 each on our Eventbrite! Ages 12 and up only.

Computer Help (Ticketed) @ELL
2023-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

Staff Development Meeting
2023-10-17 13:30 - 18:00 | MS
Both branches of the Laurel-Jones County Library will be closed from 1:30 pm-6 pm for a staff development meeting.

Teen Advisory Board @LAU
2023-10-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
The Teen Advisory Board is open to anyone between the ages of 13-17. Help make decisions about the library’s teen area, book collection, and future events!
