Storytime @LAU
2023-10-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us every week for a story and a craft!

Books & Brew Book Club @ELL
2023-10-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Join us with a coffee as we discuss this month’s book selection!

LEGO® Club @LAU
2023-10-10 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!

Fine Free Thursday
2023-10-12, 2023-10-19, 2023-10-26
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
2023-10-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-26 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.

Storytime @ELL
2023-10-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-10-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States

Bookworms Book Club @LAU
2023-10-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us as we discuss this month’s book selection!
This month, we are discussing The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Coloring & Coffee @LAU
2023-10-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join us for a relaxing time of coloring and conversation!

Ghost Hunting at the Library @LAU
2023-10-14 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-10-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Join Magnolia State Paranormal on their quests to contact the spirits of the Laurel Library.
Learn about the equipment used and other interesting stories from other ghost-hunting adventures.
Tickets available now for $25 each on our Eventbrite! Ages 12 and up only.

Computer Help (Ticketed) @ELL
2023-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
Computer classes for those interested in learning about the basics of computer use and internet access.
Taught by Dr. McArthur. Visit us or call (601)428-4313 OR (601)477-9271 to sign up or for more information.

Baby + Me @LAU
2023-10-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-10-24 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

Staff Development Meeting
2023-10-17 13:30 - 18:00
Both branches of the Laurel-Jones County Library will be closed from 1:30 pm-6 pm for a staff development meeting.

Teen Advisory Board @LAU
2023-10-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
The Teen Advisory Board is open to anyone between the ages of 13-17. Help make decisions about the library’s teen area, book collection, and future events!

Spooky Art Class (Ticketed) @LAU
2023-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Learn to draw with our spooky art class this October! Supplies provided. Tickets available for purchase on our Eventbrite!
Ages 8+. Children under the age of 14 must have a parent in the building at all times.

The 641 Cookbook Club @LAU
2023-10-21 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!

Closed for Upgrades (LAU only)
2023-10-23 08:00 - 14:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
The Laurel location of the Laurel-Jones County Library System will be closed from 8 am to 2 pm for computer upgrades. Services will still be available at our Ellisville branch.

Closed for Upgrades (ELL only)
2023-10-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Ellisville Public Library, 201 Poplar St, Ellisville, MS, 39437, United States
The Ellisville location of the Laurel-Jones County Library System will be closed from 9 am to 12 pm for computer upgrades. Services will still be available at our Laurel branch.

Reading with Axel @LAU
2023-10-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
FREE and open to all children from 2nd through 6th Grade.
Improve your child’s reading skills the fun way by reading aloud to our new Book Buddy.
Certified therapy dog Axel listens as children read aloud from a book of their choice. Children are welcome to bring a book from home or choose one from the children’s library.
Reading sessions are 15 minutes long.
Registration is required.

BINGO Night @LAU
2023-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Laurel-Jones County Library, 530 Commerce St, Laurel, MS, 39440, United States
Play BINGO, win prizes! $1 per card. Get a free card with your library card!

JCGHO @LAU
2023-10-28 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.
