Coloring & Coffee @LAU
2024-10-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us for a relaxing time of coloring and conversation!

Crochet 101 @LAU
2024-10-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
A class for those who wish to learn the very basics of crochet.
Free of charge with no registration required.
Open to all ages, but geared towards teens and adults. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Checkmates Chess Social @LAU
2024-10-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Come play chess with other chess enthusiasts!

Writer's Camp @ELL
2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Come join us at the Ellisville Public Library for a fun-filled event exploring the Unscary Side of Poetry. You don’t have to be scared of poetry….it can be fun….and profitable. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just starting out, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity and dive into the world of poetry. Our experienced instructors will guide you through various writing exercises and techniques to help you overcome any fears you may have about poetry. Information and exercises will focus on the newly released poetry categories of the 2025 Sprint Contest sponsored by The Mississippi Society. There is a $10 fee per person to attend the workshop. See you there!
If you have a question, contact: HeartsCompassImprint@yahoo.com

Baby + Me @LAU
2024-10-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-05 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

Storytime @LAU
2024-10-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-05 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!

Scary Stories @ELL
2024-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Gather around for some spooky tales at the Ellisville Public Library!

Closing Early for Staff Meeting
2024-10-16 10:30 - 17:00
The Laurel-Jones County Library will be closing at 11 pm and the Ellisville Public Library will be closing at 10:30 am on Wednesday, October 16th, for a staff meeting.
Regular hours will resume on Thursday, October 17th.

Fine Free Thursday
2024-10-17, 2024-10-24, 2024-10-31, 2024-11-07
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
2024-10-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-31 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-11-07 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
2024-10-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

The 641 Cookbook Club @LAU
2024-10-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Bring your prepared dish for everyone to sample and recipe to share!

Senior Circle @LAU
2024-10-28 14:00 - 15:30
Senior Circle will be a two-hour program for Seniors to experience:

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

Computer Help @LAU
2024-11-06 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.
For questions concerning Computer Help, please contact Wesley Austin at waustin@laurel.lib.ms.us

Closed for Staff Meeting
2024-11-08
The Laurel-Jones County Library will be closed on Friday, November 8th, for a staff meeting.
Regular hours will resume on Saturday, November 9th.
