Sonic Movie Marathon
2025-06-20 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

LOTTIE the Trolley @Mystery Stop
2025-06-23 14:00 - 16:00
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!

Senior Circle @LAU
2025-06-23 14:30 - 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!

Baby + Me @LAU
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

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, 2025-07-09 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).

Free Family Art @LRMA
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
2025-06-26, 2025-07-03, 2025-07-10
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
2025-06-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-10 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.

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

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

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, 2025-07-08 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!

Delayed Opening for Staff Meeting
2025-07-02 08:00 - 12:30
The Laurel-Jones County Library System will open at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, July 2nd, due to a staff meeting.

Storytime @ELL
2025-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

Closed for Independence Day
2025-07-04 - 2025-07-05
Both branches of the Laurel-Jones County Library System will be closed for Independence Day.

Storywalk Ribbon Cutting @Mason Park
2025-07-08 09:30 - 12:00 | Mason Park, 581 20th St, Laurel, 39440, United States
Join us for the official opening of our StoryWalk!

The Tween Teen Thing @LAU
2025-07-08 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
2025-07-08 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!

Christmas in July BINGO @ELL
2025-07-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Sponsored by the Friends
