LOTTIE the Trolley @Veterans Memorial Museum
2026-07-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Veterans Memorial Museum, 920 Hillcrest Dr, Laurel, Mississippi, 39440, United States
You can find us at the Veterans Memorial Museum (920 Hillcrest Dr, Laurel, MS 39440) for a special storytime and a craft!

Closed for Independence Day
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-04 | MS
Both branches of the Laurel-Jones County Library System will be closed for Independence Day.

Closed on Sunday
2026-07-05, 2026-07-12 | MS
The Laurel-Jones County Library System is closed on Sundays.

Friends Meeting @LAU
2026-07-06 14:15 - 15:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

Baby + Me @LAU
2026-07-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-14 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

DAR Celebrating America Storytime @LAU
2026-07-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
A special patriotic storytime.

Movie Day: National Treasure @LAU
2026-07-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Come celebrate America’s 250th birthday by watching National Treasure and learning how to make invisible ink!

LOTTIE the Trolley @Soso
2026-07-08 15:00 - 16:30 | First Baptist Church, 271 Frosty Hinton Rd, Soso, United States
You can find us in Soso at First Baptist Church (271 Frosty Hinton Rd).

Fine Free Thursday
2026-07-09, 2026-07-16 | 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.

Take & Make Mini Art Contest @LAU
2026-07-09 - 2026-07-11 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Come to the library and take home what you need to paint a mini-masterpiece!
Rules:

Only one entry per person
Any media is allowed.
Original works only.
Must be family appropriate.
Must be handed to a staff member for registration by July 14th at 6 pm. Late entries will not be accepted.

Baby + Me @ELL
2026-07-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-16 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
2026-07-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-16 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!

Bookworms Book Club @LAU
2026-07-09 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!

Books & Brew Book Club @ELL
2026-07-09 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!

LOTTIE the Trolley @Sandersville
2026-07-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Sandersville, Main St., Sandersville, MS, United States
You can find us in Sandersville at Main St. & Hwy 11.

LOTTIE the Trolley @Bogue Homa CERF
2026-07-10 15:00 - 16:00 | CERF Building, 8 Tomechi Anowa Dr., Heidelberg, 39439, United States
You can find us at the Bogue Homa CERF building (8 Tomechi Anowa Dr., Heidelberg ).

Checkmates Chess Social & Cube Corner @LAU
2026-07-11 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!

Storytime @LAU
2026-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

Pokémon Trainers Club @LAU
2026-07-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 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.

The Tween Teen Thing @LAU
2026-07-14 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
2026-07-14 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!

Take & Make Mini Art Show@LAU
2026-07-16 - 2026-07-18 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Come to the library and look at the art created by people like you. You can even vote for your favorite!

Winners will be announced July 20th!

LEGO® Club @ELL
2026-07-16 14:30 - 16:30 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

LOTTIE the Trolley @Moss
2026-07-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Dollar General in Moss, 5334 MS-15 N, Laurel, MS, 39443, United States
You can find us at the Dollar General in Moss (5334 MS-15 N, Laurel, MS 39443).

Mocktails and Masterpieces @LAU
2026-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us for a fun-filled evening of painting your own masterpiece while sipping on delicious mocktails!
This time, we are painting a beach scene in watercolors while sipping some summer-themed drinks.
This is an adults-only event. Tickets are $10 per person. There is a limit of 20 participants. Get your spot reserved today by visiting the circulation desk at either the Laurel or Ellisville branch.
