• Jackson State University Youth Alcohol and Drug Education

    This program brings engaging, eye-opening experiences to drivers ages 16–20, highlighting the real-life dangers and consequences of alcohol- and drug-impaired driving while connecting with teens and young adults all across Mississippi.

  • Math Challenge

    Celebrate Math Awareness Month with a lighthearted afternoon of brain teasers, number games, and quick challenges! No grades, 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

    Color and decorate small ceramic pieces like fairy doors, gnomes, and bird baths using acrylic paint pens to create your own tiny world.

  • Chubby Bunny Plush Pillow

    Create a soft fleece bunny pillow while learning basic hand-sewing skills. All materials provided—no sewing experience required.

  • Balloon Creations

    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.

  • Silent Games & Signs

    Try fun games and team challenges without using your voice! Use gestures, visual clues, and optional sign language guides while playing silent charades, Pictionary, and group activities. Explore different ways to communicate in this interactive program celebrating Deaf History Month.

  • DIY Tote Bags – Celebrate National Library Week

    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.

  • Game Day

    Drop in for a relaxed Game Day at the library! Play a variety of board games, card games, and group favorites while enjoying some friendly competition and good company. Bring a friend or come solo—there’s always a game to join.

  • 6th-12th Grades: Dino Dig

    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.

  • 6th-12th Grades: Fossil Soap Lab

    Dig into creativity at this hands-on soap-making lab! Craft your own colorful bar of soap with a surprise dinosaur hidden inside—just waiting to be unearthed.

  • 6th-12th Grades: Dino Hunt

    Search the library for hidden dinosaurs in this fun, self-paced scavenger hunt! Find them all, complete your checklist, and earn a small prize.

  • 6th-12th Grades: Unearthed Engineering with Lockheed Martin

    Join us for a special STEM program exploring how design and structure are used in engineering. A representative from Lockheed Martin will share information about aerospace careers and discuss how ideas inspired by nature can shape modern technology and innovation.