Laurel Library

Baby + Me @LAU
2023-11-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-11-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-31 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Board Meeting @LAU
2023-11-14 03:30 - 18:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

Closed for Veterans Day
2023-11-11
Both locations of the Laurel-Jones County Library System will be closed for Veterans Day.

Coloring & Coffee @LAU
2023-11-10 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!

Author Event with Noel Holston @LAU
2023-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Come and meet Noel Holston, author of Life After Deaf and As I Die Laughing: Snapshots of a Southern Childhood.

Bookworms Book Club @LAU
2023-11-09 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!
This month, we are discussing The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Storytime @ELL
2023-11-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-26 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!

Baby + Me @ELL
2023-11-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-11-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-26 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
2023-11-09, 2023-11-02, 2023-10-26
Return overdue books to have your overdue fines waived!
Please note that there are some rules that apply:

FFT only applies to the overdue fines for books. 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.

Staff Development Meeting
2023-11-07 14:00 - 18:00
Both branches of the Laurel-Jones County Library will be closed from 2:00 pm-6 pm for a staff development meeting.

Storytime @LAU
2023-11-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

Movie on the Lawn @ELL
2023-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Join us at the Ellisville Public Library for a free showing of Hocus Pocus 2! Bring your own lawn chair and blankets!
Concessions available for purchase.

Get Crafty: Recycled Book Christmas Trees (Ticketed) @LAU
2023-11-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Learn to recycle old books into small Christmas trees at the library’s Get Crafty craft class! All materials provided. Anyone under the age of 14 must have an adult present. Subscribe to our Eventbrite to be notified of when tickets go on sale!

Computer Help (Ticketed) @LAU
2023-11-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, 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.

Reading with Axel @LAU
2023-10-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
FREE and open to all children from 2nd through 6th Grade.
Improve your child’s reading skills the fun way by reading aloud to our new Book Buddy.
Certified therapy dog Axel listens as children read aloud from a book of their choice. Children are welcome to bring a book from home or choose one from the children’s library.
Reading sessions are 15 minutes long.
Registration is required.

Ghost Hunting at the Library @LAU
2023-10-28 19:00 - 21:30 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join Magnolia State Paranormal on their quests to contact the spirits of the Laurel Library.
Learn about the equipment used and other interesting stories from other ghost-hunting adventures.
Tickets available now for $25 each on our Eventbrite! Ages 12 and up only.

JCGHO @LAU
2023-10-28 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
2023-10-27 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!

Closed for Upgrades (ELL only)
2023-10-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
The Ellisville location of the Laurel-Jones County Library System will be closed from 9 am to 12 pm for computer upgrades. Services will still be available at our Laurel branch.
