Laurel Library

Checkmates Chess Social & Cube Corner @LAU
2025-09-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-13 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

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.

Special Olympics Young Athletes @LAU
2025-09-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-12 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.

Storytime @ELL
2025-09-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-18 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!

Baby + Me @ELL
2025-09-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-18 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.

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!

Fine Free Thursday
2025-09-25, 2025-09-18 | 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.

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!

Pokémon Trainers Club @LAU
2025-09-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-16 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.

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).

Storytime @LAU
2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

Baby + Me @LAU
2025-09-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-16 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

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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 @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).

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

Sensory Day @LAU
2025-09-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Looking for a sensory-friendly, inclusive library experience? Join us for a program specially created for individuals with special needs, along with their families and caregivers.
What to Expect:

Stories
Hands-on sensory activities
A calm, low-distraction environment
Access to a designated Chill Zone

We welcome individuals of all ages and abilities and strive to create a warm, supportive space for everyone.
Please Note:
This is a special event for individuals with special needs and their caregivers.
The library will be closed to the general public during the program.
This is not a drop-off event—parents or caregivers must remain in the library at all times.
Come explore the world with us—just in a different way!

We want all our patrons to feel welcome. If you need special accommodations, please contact Karyn Walsh at 601-428-4313.
