Laurel Library

Baby + Me @ELL
2026-04-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-07 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.

Storytime @ELL
2026-04-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-07 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!

Friends Book Sale @Sawmill Square Mall
2026-04-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Sawmill Square Mall, 910 Sawmill Rd STE 219, Laurel, 39440, United States
The Friends of the Library will be hosting their 3rd Annual Book Fair at the Sawmill Square Mall (near Center Court), April 20-25.
The hours will be Monday through Thursday, 10-7, and Friday and Saturday, 10-5.
USED books, DVDs, and audiobooks will be offered for sale, and there will be special events throughout the week.
Sunday, April 19, 3 to 5 p.m., will be Shop & Mingle, a time for Friends Members to come shop the Book Fair and meet with other Friends of the Laurel-Jones County Library. If you aren’t a Friends Member yet, you are welcome to join at this event!
On Monday, April 20, at 4:00, Author Kimberly Barrett will discuss her book Rethinking Race: A Memoir.
Tuesday, April 21, at 5:00, the Friends will welcome Navy Veteran Buck Torske to speak about “How to be a Hero – Why writing matters and Why You Matter!” Also on Tuesday, 2:00-3:30 LOTTIE will be coming to the Mall!
Saturday, April 25, will be Half-Price Day at the Book Fair, AND Teachers (with their ID) will receive FREE Books for their classrooms!

BINGO @LAU
2026-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Play BINGO, win prizes! 1 free card per person. Get an additional card with your library card! Concessions available.

JCGHO @LAU
2026-04-25 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 on Sunday
2026-04-26, 2026-05-03 | MS
The Laurel-Jones County Library System is closed on Sundays.

Senior Circle @LAU
2026-04-27 14:30 - 15:30 | MS
Senior Circle is program for Seniors to experience:

Social Interaction
Interactive Games
Themed Events
Memory Time
Guest Speakers
and more!

This month’s theme is April Showers Bring May Flowers Celebration.

Baby + Me @LAU
2026-04-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-05 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

Salvation Army at the Library @LAU
2026-04-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-05 09:00 - 11:00 | 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
2026-04-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

Pokémon Trainers Club @LAU
2026-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us every week 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.

Computer Q & A @LAU
2026-04-29 09:15 - 11:15 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Come join us for a question-and-answer session about anything computer and internet-related, including laptops, smartphones, Apple, Android, Windows, Google, and more!

Fine Free Thursday
2026-04-30, 2026-05-07 | 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.

Legal Outreach Clinic @LAU
2026-04-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
This is a partnership with Mississippi Center for Legal Services, Hattiesburg Office. If you have any legal questions regarding collection issues, housing issues, family issues, public benefits, education issues, or any other miscellaneous legal concerns, this is the place for you!

LOTTIE the Trolley @Moselle Elementary
2026-05-01 08:00 - 09:00 | Moselle Elementary, 168 Rayner Road, Moselle, MS, 39459, United States
You can find us at the Moselle Elementary (168 Rayner Road, Moselle, MS 39459 ). This is a private tour.

Friends Meeting @LAU
2026-05-04 14:15 - 15:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

LOTTIE the Trolley @Magnolia Pediatric Extended Care
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Magnolia Pediatric Extended Care, 404 N 12th Ave, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
We will be at Magnolia Pediatric Extended Care (404 N 12th Ave, Laurel). This stop is not open to the public.

Blood Drive @LAU
2026-05-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
To schedule a time to donate, click here!

Pokémon Go Walking Club @LAU
2026-05-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Play Pokémon Go downtown with other Pokémon trainers of all ages (This still includes you, adults.)! We’ll meet at the library and walk together downtown, following routes and stopping for raids. Make sure you wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sunscreen. Don’t forget your water bottle and your phone! In case of unfavorable weather (too hot, too cold, too rainy, etc.), we will stay at the library to battle, trade, and fight over the gym next door.
A parent or adult guardian must accompany trainers under the age of 14.

Checkmates Chess Social & Cube Corner @LAU
2026-05-09 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!
