Laurel Library

Staff Development Meeting
2023-10-17 13:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Both branches of the Laurel-Jones County Library will be closed from 1:30 pm-6 pm for a staff development meeting.

Storytime @LAU
2023-10-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-26 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
2023-10-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-26 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

Computer Help (Ticketed) @ELL
2023-10-15 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.

Ghost Hunting at the Library @LAU
2023-10-14 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.

Coloring & Coffee @LAU
2023-10-13 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
2023-10-12 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
2023-10-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

Baby + Me @ELL
2023-10-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-09-28 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
2023-10-12, 2023-10-05, 2023-09-28
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.

LEGO® Club @LAU
2023-10-10 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!

Books & Brew Book Club @ELL
2023-10-10 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!

Closed for the Loblolly Festival (LAU only)
2023-10-07
The Laurel location of the Laurel-Jones County Library System will be closed for the Loblolly Festival. Service will be available at our Ellisville location.

Computer Help (Ticketed) @LAU
2023-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

Library Literacy Tour featuring Ed Said @LAU
2023-09-30 10:30 - 12:30 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join the MPB Education Team and Ed Said at the next Library Literacy Tour stop in Laurel.
Next stop, Curious George! At the Laurel-Jones County Library, located at 530 Commerce Street Laurel, MS 39440 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
This is an in-person event.
This event will be recorded, and pictures taken. We will share videos and pictures from this event on our website and social media channels for others to enjoy. If you do not wish for your child/children/family to be recorded or photographed on the day of the event, please follow the “opt-out” instructions that will be provided at the sign-in table.

You may register for this FREE event on Eventbrite!

All ages are welcome!

BINGO Night @LAU
2023-09-29 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!

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
