Laurel Library

Fine Free Thursday
2023-06-01, 2023-05-25, 2023-05-18, 2023-05-11 | 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.

Storytime @LAU
2023-05-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
2023-05-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-05-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-05-16 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

Summer Reading Registration Begins
2023-05-30 | MS
Pick up your Summer Reading logs at either library location starting today!

JCGHO @LAU
2023-05-27 10:15 - 13:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
The Jones County Genealogical and Historical Organization (JCGHO) hosts a monthly meeting in the upstairs meeting room on the fourth Saturday of every month at 10:15 a.m.

BINGO Night @LAU
2023-05-26 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!

TAB: Teen End of School Party @LAU
2023-05-25 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!

This month we are celebrating the upcoming Summer Break with a nacho bar and card games!

Storytime @ELL
2023-05-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

Baby + Me @ELL
2023-05-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-05-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-05-11 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.

Get Crafty: Mini Portraits (Ticketed) @ELL
2023-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Learn to paint a tiny portrait at the library’s Get Crafty craft class! We provide all the materials. You can paint from memory, with a mirror, or from a photo. You will need to bring your own mirror(or phone) and photo if you would like to use those. Check our Facebook to find out what we are doing next and when tickets go live on Eventbrite!

Get Crafty: Mini Portraits (Ticketed) @LAU
2023-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Learn to paint a tiny portrait at the library’s Get Crafty craft class! We provide all the materials. You can paint from memory, with a mirror, or from a photo. You will need to bring your own mirror(or phone) and photo if you would like to use those. Subscribe to our Eventbrite to be notified of when tickets go on sale!

Staff Development Meeting
2023-05-23, 2023-05-22 | MS
Both libraries will be closed for staff training.

The 641 Cookbook Club @LAU
2023-05-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us with a dish from your favorite cookbook!
This month’s theme is Mexican food! Bring your favorite Mexican dish and recipe to share!
Please note that we are meeting at a different time than normal this month.

Craft Corner @LJCL
2023-05-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Craft Corner is a bi-monthly meet-up for adult crafters to gather and talk about crafting while working on their current projects. Bring your work and make some friends!

LEGO® Club @ELL
2023-05-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Join us each month to to complete a LEGO® challenge!

Board Meeting @LAU
2023-05-16 15:30 - 18:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

Computer Help (Ticketed) @ELL
2023-05-15 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.
Taught by Dr. McArthur. Visit us or call (601)428-4313 OR (601)477-9271 to sign up or for more information.

Coloring & Coffee @LAU
2023-05-12 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!

Bookworms Book Club @LAU
2023-05-11 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.
