• 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.

  • 6th-12th Grades: Extinction Eruption

    Step back into the age of the dinosaurs and explore the science of volcanoes through fun, hands-on experiments and activities. Participants will meet on the first floor of the library in the Magazine Section.

  • 6th-12th Grades: Ice Age Ice Cream

    Travel back to the Ice Age for a cool and tasty adventure! Make your own ice cream in a bag and discover how simple ingredients, ice, and salt work together to create a delicious frozen treat. Participants will meet on the first floor of the library in the Magazine Section.

  • Dear Future Me…

    Take some time to reflect and write a letter to your future self. Share your goals, dreams, favorite memories, advice, or anything you'd like your future self to remember. Seal it in an envelope to keep for yourself or give it to someone you trust to save until a future date. This is a chance to capture who you are today and see how much you've grown over the years.

  • Mississippi Votes: Make Your Mark – Teen Bookmark Making Event

    Join the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library and Mississippi Votes for an afternoon of creativity, community, and civic engagement! Students in grades 6–12 are invited to design their own bookmarks while learning about civic engagement, voting, and the impact they can make in their communities. Event Details 📅 Date: Wednesday, August 12 🕞 Time: 3:30 PM 📍 Location: Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library 2517 7th Street Meridian, MS 39301 This free program is a fun opportunity for teens to express their creativity, connect with others, and explore how their voices can make a difference.

  • Paint Away

    Unleash your creativity with an afternoon of painting! Design your own artwork at your own pace while enjoying a fun and welcoming atmosphere. No painting experience is needed, and all supplies are provided.

  • Career Connections

    Career Connections: Smart Metering & Technology with Mississippi Power Kick off our Career Connections program by exploring the world of smart metering technology! Representatives from Mississippi Power will introduce students to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems and explain how technology, software, and engineering work together to deliver electricity more efficiently. Learn about careers in the utility industry, the skills needed for these roles, and how technology plays a vital part in keeping our communities powered.