Drop in for a full day of creative building with LEGO and STEAM activities, plus a special robotics demonstration. Explore, build, and see innovation in action.
Tag: teens (13-17)
Summer Reading Kick-Off @ELL
Join us to celebrate the start of Summer Reading with fun, dinosaur-themed crafts and activities for all ages. Stop by to register and get ready for a summer full of reading and fun.
Summer Reading Kick-Off @LAU
Kick off Summer Reading with dinosaur-themed crafts and activities for all ages while registering for the program. We will also feature local organizations sharing community resources.
Sensory Time @LAU
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.
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.
Friends Book Sale @Sawmill Square Mall
The Friends of the Library will be hosting their 3rd Annual Book Fair at the Sawmill Square Mall (near Center Court), April 20-25.
The hours will be Monday through Thursday, 10-7, and Friday and Saturday, 10-5.
USED books, DVDs, and audiobooks will be offered for sale, and there will be special events throughout the week.
Sunday, April 19, 3 to 5 p.m., will be Shop & Mingle, a time for Friends Members to come shop the Book Fair and meet with other Friends of the Laurel-Jones County Library. If you aren’t a Friends Member yet, you are welcome to join at this event!
On Monday, April 20, at 4:00, Author Kimberly Barrett will discuss her book Rethinking Race: A Memoir.
Tuesday, April 21, at 5:00, the Friends will welcome Navy Veteran Buck Torske to speak about “How to be a Hero – Why writing matters and Why You Matter!” Also on Tuesday, 2:00-3:30 LOTTIE will be coming to the Mall!
Saturday, April 25, will be Half-Price Day at the Book Fair, AND Teachers (with their ID) will receive FREE Books for their classrooms!
Internet 101 @LAU
Learn what a browser and web address are, how to navigate websites, use search engines, and more!
Email 101 @LAU
Learn how to set up an email account, manage emails, downloads, safety, and more!
Computer 101 @LAU
Learn the very basics of computers: terms, parts, cut, paste, and more!
Computer Q & A @LAU
Come join us for a question-and-answer session about anything computer and internet-related, including laptops, smartphones, Apple, Android, Windows, Google, and more!
Movie Time @LAU
Come watch a free movie at the Laurel-Jones County Library. Bring your own snacks!