Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library

DIY Gratitude Journals
2025-11-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Create your own personalized gratitude journal to capture the good things in life! Decorate the cover with stickers, markers, and more, then start filling the pages with things you’re thankful for. This hands-on activity is a great way to practice mindfulness and cultivate a positive mindset. All materials and journals provided—just bring your creativity!

Foreclosure Prevention & Financial Literacy - Cancelled
2025-11-19 12:00 - 14:00
Join the Mississippi Center for Justice and Woodforest National Bank for a Foreclosure Prevention and Financial Literacy workshop at the Meridian Lauderdale County Public Library on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 12–2 PM. Learn valuable tools to safeguard your home and strengthen your financial future.

BINGO
2025-11-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-30 11:00 - 12:00
Start your day with some bingo fun at the library! Join us for a lively morning of bingo games and the chance to win fantastic prizes. To ensure everyone gets a fair shot, there’s a limit of 2 prizes per person. Don’t miss this opportunity for excitement and camaraderie!

Festive Highland Cow Painting
2025-12-01 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a relaxing, step-by-step painting session as we create an adorable Festive Highland Cow, inspired by a design from artist Tracie Kiernan of Step By Step Painting. No painting experience needed—just bring your holiday spirit and be ready for fun! All supplies will be provided.

Build Your Future Class: Financial Services Careers & Literacy
2025-12-04 14:00 - 16:00
Build Your Future Class: Financial Services Careers & Literacy – Contact Person- Ashley Rue

No Sew Christmas Tree Pillow
2025-12-08 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a no-sew Christmas tree pillow craft inspired by those oh-so-delicious snack cake trees that everyone pines for!
We’ll supply all the precut fabric, fun decorations, and hot glue guns (safely supervised), so you can create a cozy, cuddly pillow that’s almost good enough to eat—no calories included, but all the festive fun!

Veteran Employment Service Workshop
2025-12-10 13:00 - 15:00
Veteran Employment Service Workshop – Contact Person -LaKisha Davis

Snow Day for Grown-Ups
2025-12-15 11:00 - 12:00
Who says snow days are just for kids? Take a break from the winter hustle and enjoy a playful afternoon of hands-on snow fun—without the cold! We’ll be making our own “snow” using shaving cream and baking soda, then diving into winter-themed sensory play. All supplies provided—just bring yourself and a sense of fun!

Pre-Holiday Workout
2025-12-22 11:00 - 12:00
Calories Don’t Count If You Work Out First, Right? Join us for a festive pre-holiday workout at the library—because we’re all just trying to balance cookies and cardio this time of year! Rock your best festive gear—ugly sweaters, jingle bells, and elf ears welcome!

BINGO
2025-12-29 11:00 - 12:00
Start your day with some bingo fun at the library as we celebrate Bingo’s birthday month! Join us for a lively morning filled with exciting bingo games and the chance to win fantastic prizes. Be sure to wear your favorite holiday attire. To ensure everyone gets a fair shot, there’s a limit of 2 prizes per person. Don’t miss this opportunity for excitement, camaraderie, and a festive celebration!

Cozy Coaster
2026-01-05 11:00 - 12:00
Make a coaster using yarn and an easy weaving pattern. This calm, step-by-step craft is beginner-friendly, and all supplies are provided.

Games and Chill
2026-01-12 11:00 - 12:00
Warm up this winter with board games, puzzles, and a cup of cocoa at the library! Whether you’re a master puzzler or just here for the laughs, this low-key hangout is all about fun and connection. No pressure, no prizes—just good vibes and good company.

Library Love Notes
2026-02-02
Library Love Notes: In honor of Library Lovers Month, we’re sharing the love with a simple, self-guided activity available all day. There will be no in-person program or scheduled gathering for this event. Patrons are invited to stop by, add a note to our Library Love display, pick up a themed bookmark, and enjoy a cozy February read—at your own pace.

Hearts & Art
2026-02-09 11:00 - 12:00
Celebrate February with creativity and connection! Using a large wooden heart as your canvas, create a one-of-a-kind art piece inspired by love, friendship, books, or someone who inspires you. Participants may trace a design or create their own, then bring it to life with acrylic paint or paint markers. This relaxed, open-ended program is perfect for all skill levels. All supplies provided.

Plant a Seed
2026-03-02 11:00 - 12:00
Inspired by The Lorax, this program invites adults to reflect on environmental responsibility and small choices that make a difference. Participants will decorate a flower pot and plant a seed as a reminder that caring for the future starts with simple actions.

Math Challenge
2026-03-09 11:00 - 12:00
Celebrate Math Awareness Month with a lighthearted morning of brain teasers, number games, and quick challenges! No pressure—just a chance to test your problem-solving skills and enjoy a fun mental workout. All levels welcome, from math fans to the math-curious!

Tiny Ceramic World
2026-03-16 11:00 - 12:00
Color and decorate small ceramic pieces like fairy doors, gnomes, and bird baths using acrylic paint pens to create your own tiny world.

Puppy Day Stitch & Sit
2026-03-23 11:00 - 12:00
Celebrate National Puppy Day with a cozy, beginner-friendly hand-sewing program! Participants will learn a basic running stitch while creating an adorable plush puppy. No sewing experience required — all supplies provided. Space is limited.

Balloon Creations
2026-04-06 11:00 - 12:00
Get creative with modeling balloons and try your hand at making animals, sculptures, and fun designs. We’ll have supplies, examples, and basic tips to get you started—then it’s up to you to see what you can create!
Balloons may pop during the program. If loud noises bother you, feel free to bring noise-canceling headphones or earplugs.

Scrabble & Chat
2026-04-13 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for Scrabble Day as we play Scrabble and other word games together. A fun, low-key way to connect, think, and play—no experience needed.

DIY Tote Bags - Celebrate National Library Week
2026-04-20 11:00 - 12:00
Celebrate National Library Week by creating your own custom tote bag! Choose a pre-cut design, use fabric paint and stencils, and make a reusable bag you’ll love—perfect for carrying all the books you check out. All supplies are provided.

Adults: Dino Ding
2026-06-01 11:00 - 12:00
Step into the role of a paleontologist in this hands-on excavation program. Participants will work through their own dig site, using tools to uncover and examine hidden fossils while learning how scientists study and identify their findings.

Adults: Connecting with the Past
2026-06-08 11:00 - 12:00
Unearth a story and discover the lives that came before you! This beginner-friendly program will introduce you to genealogy and local history research using the library’s digital resources. We’ll explore tools like Ancestry, HeritageQuest, and Fold3 to help you start building your family tree or learn more about your community’s history. A representative from the Lauderdale County Archives may also be on hand to share additional local history resources.

Adults: T-Rex Cross Stitch
2026-06-15 11:00 - 12:00
Create your own dinosaur-themed bookmark or design using plastic canvas and colorful yarn or embroidery floss! Join us for this fun beginner-friendly craft.
All supplies provided!

Adults: Dinolymipics
2026-06-22 11:00 - 12:00
Think you have what it takes to become a Dinolympics champion? 🦕
Race against the clock in a series of dinosaur-themed challenges designed to test your speed, skill, and teamwork. These quick, “minute-to-win-it” style games are perfect for individuals or teams and guarantee plenty of laughs along the way.

Adults: Patriotic Wreath
2026-06-29 11:00 - 12:00
In celebration of America250, join us for a fun, hands-on craft as we create patriotic wreaths using red, white, and blue bandanas. This easy, no-sew project is perfect for adding a festive touch to your home while showing your spirit. All materials will be provided.

Adults: Tiny Aquariums
2026-07-06 11:00 - 12:00
Dive into Shark Week with a creative crafting adventure! Design a tiny underwater world in a jar using colorful rocks, plants, fish, sharks, dinosaurs, and more. Create a realistic ocean habitat or let your imagination run wild with a prehistoric sea scene!
