Salvation Army at the Library @LAU
2026-01-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-20 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Need some extra help with utilities or rent? Having trouble navigating the health system or signing up for assistance? Need to find shelter? Come meet a case manager right here in the library and find out what help is available to you!

Food Pantry resources

Help signing up for a food card

Rent and utility assistance

Clothing vouchers

Sheter intake and information

Homeless services

Help with apartment applications.

Storytime @LAU
2026-01-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-20 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!

Pokémon Trainers Club @LAU
2026-01-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month to hang out with other Pokémon fanatics of all ages (Yes, adults. You, too!)! Show off your cards, physical or on the app! Battle against each other in Scarlet (or Violet)! Fight over which team will reign supreme in the Jones County War Memorial gym next door! Rep your favorite Pokémon with your merch collection! Discuss the newest episode of the anime! Read the old manga! A parent or adult guardian must accompany trainers under the age of 14.

The Tween Teen Thing @LAU
2026-01-13 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!

LEGO® Club @LAU
2026-01-13 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!

Closing Early for Staff Meeting
2026-01-14 11:30 - 17:00 | MS
The Laurel-Jones County Library will close at noon, and the Ellisville Public Library will close at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, January 14th, for a staff meeting.
Regular hours will resume on Thursday, January 15th.

Fine Free Thursday
2026-01-15, 2026-01-22 | 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.

Baby + Me @ELL
2026-01-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-22 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.

Storytime @ELL
2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

Friends Annual Meeting @LAU
2026-01-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

LEGO® Club @ELL
2026-01-15 14:30 - 16:30 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

Closed for Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day
2026-01-17 - 2026-01-19 | MS
All locations of the Laurel-Jones County Library System will be closed for Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day.

Closed on Sunday
2026-01-18, 2026-01-25 | MS
The Laurel-Jones County Library System is closed on Sundays.

Baby + Me @LAU
2026-01-20 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

Board Meeting @LAU
2026-01-20 15:30 - 18:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

LOTTIE the Trolley @Calhoun
2026-01-21 15:00 - 16:30 | Calhoun Community Center, 5204 US-84 W, Laurel, MS, 39443, United States
You can find us in Calhoun at the Calhoun Community Center (5204 US-84 W).

LOTTIE the Trolley @Sandersville
2026-01-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Sandersville, Main St., Sandersville, MS, United States
You can find us in Sandersville at Main St. & Hwy 11.

LOTTIE the Trolley @Bogue Homa CERF
2026-01-23 15:00 - 16:00 | CERF Building, 8 Tomechi Anowa Dr., Heidelberg, 39439, United States
You can find us at the Bogue Homa CERF building (8 Tomechi Anowa Dr., Heidelberg ).

Checkmates Chess Social & Cube Corner @LAU
2026-01-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Come play chess and solve cubes with other chess & cubing enthusiasts at our combination chess and cubing group!

Poetry Workshop @LAU
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Poetry Workshop for all ages – Sponsored by Writer’s Camp of Laurel and the Mississippi Poetry Society

You are a poet
And didn’t even know it
Come and write with me
(A Haiku)

Space is limited. Reserve your spot today at the Circulation Desk!

JCGHO @LAU
2026-01-24 10:00 - 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.

Closed Due to Severe Weather
2026-01-26 | MS
The Laurel-Jones County Library System will be closed on Monday, January 26th due to the threat of severe winter weather. Keep an eye on our social media for updates.

[CANCELLED] Senior Circle @LAU
2026-01-26 14:30 - 15:30 | MS
Cancelled due to severe weather.

[CANCELLED] Sensory Day @LAU
2026-01-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Event cancelled due to sever winter.
