Laurel Library

Fine Free Thursday
2024-12-12, 2024-12-05, 2024-11-21, 2024-11-14 | 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.

Closing Early for Staff Meeting
2024-12-11 11:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | MS
The Laurel-Jones County Library will be closing at 12 pm and the Ellisville Public Library will be closing at 11:30 am on Wednesday, December 11th, for a staff meeting.
Regular hours will resume on Thursday, December 12th.

LEGO® Club @LAU
2024-12-10 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!

The Tween Teen Thing @LAU
2024-12-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-12 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!

Storytime @LAU
2024-12-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-12 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
2024-12-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-19 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

Closed for Christmas Parade @LAU
2024-12-07 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
The Laurel-Jones County Library will be closed on Friday, December 7th due to the Christmas Parade. The Ellisville branch will still be open during its regular hours.

Storytime @ELL
2024-12-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

Baby + Me @ELL
2024-12-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-14 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.

The Promise of Good Things: Floral Design for the Fall and Winter Holiday Season @LAU
2024-12-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
It’s time to learn about holiday floral designs made from Mississippi-grown materials! Join us in Laurel and learn about the beautiful evergreens, berries, branches, cones and how they can be combined with other materials to make stunning holiday arrangements. In this morning program, floral enthusiasts, floral designers, gardeners, flower farmers, and anyone who loves flowers will gain valuable ideas for seasonal floral designs.
Speakers for the event include Dr. Tricia Knight, Research Professor; Dr. Christine Coker, Extension/Research Professor; and Dr. Jim DelPrince, Extension Associate Professor. These speakers will provide information about woody plant materials that can be grown, cut, and arranged in Mississippi and beyond.
Learn more about the MSU Extension Master Floral Designer program!

Closed for Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-30 | MS
Both branches of the Laurel-Jones County Library System will be closed for Thanksgiving.

McAlister's Fundraiser
2024-11-19 17:00 - 20:00 | McAlister’s Deli, 1106 Sawmill Rd, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Eat at McAlister’s Deli today between 5 pm and 8 pm and a portion of the cost your meal will be donated to the library! Let them know the Friends of the Jones County Libraries sent you!

The 641 Cookbook Club @ELL
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Bring your prepared dish for everyone to sample and recipe to share!
This month’s theme is pie!
Also, this month we will be meeting at the Ellisville Public Library. We hope to see you there!

Books & Brew Book Club @ELL
2024-11-14 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!
This month, we are discussing The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Miller.

Bookworms Book Club @LAU
2024-11-14 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.

Board Meeting @LAU
2024-11-12 15:30 - 18:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
