Laurel Library

LOTTIE the Trolley @Sandersville
2025-06-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-27 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Sandersville, Main St., Sandersville, MS, United States
You can find us in Sandersville at Main St. & Hwy 11.

LOTTIE the Trolley @Mystery Stop
2025-06-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-23 14:00 - 16:00 | MS
Can you find us? Grab your Lottie Scavenger Hunt from either our Laurel or Ellisville branch for a clue about today’s location. If you can find us at least 2 of our 4 mystery stops, you can win a brag tag!

Checkmates Chess Social & Cube Corner @LAU
2025-06-14 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!

Sensory Day @LAU
2025-06-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Looking for a sensory-friendly, inclusive library experience? Join us for a program specially created for individuals with special needs, along with their families and caregivers.
What to Expect:

Stories
Hands-on sensory activities
A calm, low-distraction environment
Access to a designated Chill Zone

We welcome individuals of all ages and abilities and strive to create a warm, supportive space for everyone.
Please Note:
This is a special event for individuals with special needs and their caregivers.
The library will be closed to the general public during the program.
This is not a drop-off event—parents or caregivers must remain in the library at all times.
Come explore the world with us—just in a different way!

We want all our patrons to feel welcome. If you need special accommodations, please contact Karyn Walsh at 601-428-4313.

Closed to the general public for Sensory Day @LAU
2025-06-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
The Laurel-Jones County Library will be closed to the general public from 12-2 PM for Sensory Day on Saturday, June 14th. The library will resume regular hours on Monday, June 16th.

Baby + Me @LAU
2025-06-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-01 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

Wink Danenberg: Juggler Extrodinaire LAU
2025-06-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
More information coming soon!

Free Family Art @LRMA
2025-06-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, 565 N. 5th Ave, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us each week for unique hands-on art activities inspired by our collection and exhibitions! No reservations are needed for this free make-and-take art program for families.

Fine Free Thursday
2025-06-19, 2025-06-26 | 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
2025-06-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-26 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.

All Day LEGO® Club @ELL
2025-06-19 10:00 - 19:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Join us for a come-and-go Lego Club day!

Sensory Sensitivity Hour is from 9 to 10 AM. We ask that people without sensory sensitivities come during regular program hours (11 PM-7 PM).

Jerry Jenkins: Storyteller and Djembe Drummer @LAU
2025-06-19 13:30 - 17:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
A look at Mande (West African) culture through traditional music.

Sonic Movie Marathon
2025-06-20 10:00 - 16:00 | MS
Join us for a Sonic the Hedgehog movie marathon at the Laurel-Jones County Library!
Showtimes:
Sonic the Hedgehog: 10 AM
Sonic the Hedgehog 2: 11:45 AM
Sonic the Hedgehog 3: 2 PM
There will be a 15-minute intermission between each movie. We will also have crafts available for the kids.
Concessions will be available for purchase.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Summer Tournament @LAU
2025-06-21 10:00 - 13:00 | 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 10 am-10:30 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.

Personal controllers allowed, but not required.

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.

Senior Circle @LAU
2025-06-23 14:30 - 15:30 | MS
Senior Circle will be a two-hour program for Seniors to experience:

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

Pete the Cat Party @LAU
2025-06-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
More information coming soon!

Sensory Sensitivity Hour is from 9 to 10 AM. We ask that people without sensory sensitivities come during regular program hours (10-12 AM or 4-6 PM).

LOTTIE the Trolley @Soso
2025-06-25 09:00 - 12:00 | First Baptist Church, 271 Frosty Hinton Rd, Soso, United States
You can find us in Soso at First Baptist Church (271 Frosty Hinton Rd).

Animal Tales @ELL
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

BINGO @LAU
2025-06-27 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
2025-06-28 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.

Storytime @LAU
2025-07-01 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!
