Laurel Library

Closed for Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-29 | MS
Both branches of the Laurel-Jones County Library System will be closed for Thanksgiving.

MS Lift @Virtual
2025-11-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | MS
MS Lift will present parenting workshops four times a month on various days. Two of the workshops focus on parenting skills, one on crafts, and one is a storytime. Children are welcome to attend with their parents. These programs are geared toward for teen parents, but parents of all ages are welcome.

Pokémon Trainers Club @LAU
2025-11-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-18 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.

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

Baby + Me @LAU
2025-11-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-18 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

Senior Circle @LAU
2025-11-24 14:30 - 15:30 | MS
Senior Circle is program for Seniors to experience:

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

This month’s theme is Hand-Crafted Cards and Christmas Ornaments.

Checkmates Chess Social & Cube Corner @LAU
2025-11-22 09:00 - 11:00 | 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!

LOTTIE the Trolley @Calhoun
2025-11-20 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).

Storytime @ELL
2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

Baby + Me @ELL
2025-11-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-13 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.

Fine Free Thursday
2025-11-20, 2025-11-13 | 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.

MS Lift @Virtual
2025-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 | MS
MS Lift will present parenting workshops four times a month on various days. Two of the workshops focus on parenting skills, one on crafts, and one is a storytime. Children are welcome to attend with their parents. These programs are geared toward for teen parents, but parents of all ages are welcome.

Click here for a link to the workshop.

For more information, please contact ElGurean Lampkin at ElGurean.Lampkin@mdhs.ms.gov

Staff Development Meeting
2025-11-19 | MS
All branches of the Laurel-Jones County Library System will be closed on Wednesday, November 19th, for a staff development meeting.

LEGO® Club @LAU
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-11 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 Tween Teen Thing @LAU
2025-11-18 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!

Board Meeting @LAU
2025-11-18 15:30 - 18:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

The 641 Cookbook Club @LAU
2025-11-15 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!

LOTTIE the Trolley @Sandersville
2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Sandersville, Main St., Sandersville, MS, United States
You can find us in Sandersville at Main St. & Hwy 11.

Graphic Novel Club @ELL
2025-11-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Join us at the Ellisville Public Library as we discuss this month’s graphic novel selection!
Please note that this class is for adults (18+) only. It is not appropriate for younger readers.

Books & Brew Book Club @ELL
2025-11-13 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!

Bookworms Book Club @LAU
2025-11-13 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!

Come-and-Go Christmas Ornament Craft @LAU
2025-11-12 14:00 - 16:30 | MS
