Laurel Library

Fine Free Thursday
2025-10-09, 2025-10-02, 2025-09-25
Return overdue books to have your overdue fines waived!
Please note that there are some rules that apply:

FFT only applies to the overdue fines for books. 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.

Game Day@ELL
2025-10-09 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Play games at the library! We have card games, board games, and more!

DIY Bookmarks @ELL
2025-10-08 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Make your own bookmarks!

Pokémon Trainers Club @LAU
2025-10-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Storytime @LAU
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-30 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!

Baby + Me @LAU
2025-10-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-30 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

LEGO® Day @ELL
2025-10-07 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Free play with library LEGO all day!

Friends Meeting @LAU
2025-10-06 14:15 - 15:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

Closed for the Loblolly Festival (LAU only)
2025-10-04
The Laurel location of the Laurel-Jones County Library System will be closed for the Loblolly Festival. Service will be available at our Ellisville location.

Movie Day @LAU
2025-10-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us for a free kids’ movie at the library. Concessions available for purchase.

Storytime @ELL
2025-10-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

Baby + Me @ELL
2025-10-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-25 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.

LOTTIE the Trolley @Soso
2025-10-01 15:00 - 16:30 | First Baptist Church, 271 Frosty Hinton Rd, Soso, United States
You can find us in Soso at First Baptist Church (271 Frosty Hinton Rd).

DIY Bookmarks @LAU
2025-10-01 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

LEGO® Day @LAU
2025-09-30 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States

Senior Circle @LAU
2025-09-29 14:30 - 15:30
Senior Circle is a program for Seniors to experience:

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

This month’s theme is Financial Fraud & Scams (& Fun) with Community Bank.

JCGHO @LAU
2025-09-27 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.

Checkmates Chess Social & Cube Corner @LAU
2025-09-27 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!

BINGO @LAU
2025-09-26 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.

Special Olympics Young Athletes @LAU
2025-09-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Young Athletes is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities. The goal is to introduce children 2-7 years old to basic sport skills. Children participate in play geared to developing fine and gross motor skills, basic sports skills, learning, and social skills that they need as they age and advance in play.
Click here for more information.

Registration is required. Click here to register.

***Note: This is not a drop-off event/program.

Snuggle Buddy Sleepover Pick-up
2025-09-25
Pick your snuggle buddies up from their sleepover at the library! See what kind of fun they had!

Little Shop of Horrors Sing-Along @LAU
2025-09-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
On the twenty-third day of the month of September
In the middle of a decade that is our own
The human race suddenly encountered a deadly
Threat to its very existence…
At a sing-along at the Library!
Join us on September 23rd at the Laurel-Jones County Library for a showing of Little Shop of Horrors (rated PG-13)!
Attendance is free. Concessions are available for purchase. Costumes optional (but encouraged). Singing required!
