Join us for a blood drive hosted by Mississippi Blood Services on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM in the library's west parking lot. The Mississippi Blood Services bloodmobile will be on site accepting donations, and Fizz & Sips will be set up nearby. Every donation has the potential to help patients across Mississippi who rely on lifesaving blood products. Eligible donors will receive a $10 Visa gift card from Mississippi Blood Services as a thank-you for donating. Appointments are encouraged. Use Blood Drive Code: 4540 or scan the QR code on the event flyer to schedule your donation. Thank you for helping support this lifesaving community effort. We hope to see you there! ❤️🩸

The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library is proud to collaborate with Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) to welcome award-winning artist, author, illustrator, and scholar John Jennings on Tuesday, June 23, at 1:00 PM. Known for his groundbreaking work in comics, graphic novels, Afrofuturism, and speculative fiction, Jennings has collaborated with major publishers including Marvel Comics and is the creator of numerous acclaimed works exploring history, folklore, culture, and imagination. His visit coincides with The MAX's new exhibition, John Jennings: Build Your World, which showcases original artwork and stories inspired by Mississippi's landscapes, traditions, and history. During this special presentation, Jennings will discuss creativity, world-building, storytelling, comics, and the ways artists transform ideas into immersive experiences. Students in 4th grade through college age are invited to join us for this unique opportunity to meet one of today's leading graphic storytellers and learn how imagination can help shape the future. Admission is free. No registration required.

Join us at Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library for an afternoon of live acoustic music with award-winning singer-songwriter Rupert Wates. Known for thoughtful lyrics, engaging storytelling, and talented guitar playing, Rupert blends folk-inspired music with touches of jazz and classical influence to create a warm and memorable concert experience. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 3:00 PM 2517 7th Street, Meridian, MS 39301 FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Bring a friend and enjoy an afternoon of live music at the library!