Laurel Library

Baby + Me @ELL
2023-09-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-07 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
2023-09-28, 2023-09-21, 2023-09-14, 2023-09-07 | 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
2023-09-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-12 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
2023-09-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-12 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

JCGHO @LAU
2023-09-23 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.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Fall Tournament @LAU
2023-09-23 08:00 - 12:00 | 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 8 am-9 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.

Please do not bring your personal Nintendo Switch or controllers.

In the event of an odd number of players, some players will need to fight a non-player character to advance.
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.

Color palette swaps are only available if multiple players choose the same character.

The event coordinator will randomly choose these color palette swaps.

For more information, please e-mail Kari Hutto at khutto@laurel.lib.ms.us

Teen Advisory Board @LAU
2023-09-21 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!

Storytime @ELL
2023-09-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

Board Meeting @LAU
2023-09-19 15:30 - 18:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

The 641 Cookbook Club @LAU
2023-09-16 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!

Computer Help (Ticketed) @ELL
2023-09-15 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.

Bookworms Book Club @LAU
2023-09-14 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.

Staff Development Meeting
2023-09-13 08:00 - 12:30 | MS
Both locations of the Laurel-Jones County Library System will close at noon for a staff development meeting.

LEGO® Club @LAU
2023-09-12 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!

Books & Brew Book Club @ELL
2023-09-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Join us with a coffee as we discuss this month’s book selection!

McAlister's Fundraiser
2023-09-12 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!

Get Crafty: Knitting Basics (Ticketed) @ELL
2023-09-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Learn to knit at the library’s Get Crafty craft class! We will supply all needed materials. We will also have tools available for check-out if you want to continue practicing at home! Subscribe to our Eventbrite to be notified of when tickets go on sale!

Coloring & Coffee @LAU
2023-09-08 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!
