Would You Rather?
2025-08-28 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
Get ready to laugh, debate, and choose your side! Join us for a fun hour of “Would You Rather” questions—perfect for teens who like weird choices, friendly competition, and lots of laughs.

Wildlife Tracks
2025-09-04 15:30 - 16:30
Celebrate National Wildlife Day with a fun, hands-on mystery! Learn how to identify animal tracks and match them to the right wild creatures.

Recycled Runway
2025-09-11 15:30 - 16:30
Celebrate New York Fashion Week and Library Card Sign-Up Month with a hands-on design challenge! Use recycled materials to create your own fashion accessory, wearable art, or outfit. At the end, we’ll showcase everyone’s creations in a laid-back mini runway or display walk (participation optional—cheering encouraged!). We’ll supply the materials—just bring your creativity.

Button Art
2025-09-18 15:30 - 16:30
Come learn how to sew a button the easy way! We’ll practice sewing buttons onto canvas so you can master this handy skill while making a fun piece of art. Perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to learn or improve their sewing basics.

Game Day
2025-09-25 15:30 - 16:30
Come hang out and play games like UNO, chess, and Scrabble. All skill levels welcome—just bring yourself and have fun!

Zombie Survival Trivia
2025-10-02 15:30 - 16:30
Think you’ve got what it takes to survive the zombie apocalypse? Test your knowledge with a round of survival-themed trivia, then craft your own paracord bracelet—an essential tool in any emergency kit. It’s brains, braids, and a battle for survival (well…kind of). Fun, functional, and perfect for any future zombie hunter!

Clean Water for the Apocalypse
2025-10-09 15:30 - 16:30
The undead don’t care if your water’s clean—but you should. In this hands-on session led by a specialist from the Mississippi Rural Water Association, you’ll learn how to build your own emergency water filter from everyday materials. It’s a life-or-death skill in any crisis—zombie or otherwise. Learn how filtration works, why it matters, and what to do when there’s no tap in sight. Will your filter hold up… or will you be the next to fall?

Build Your Bunker
2025-10-16 15:30 - 16:30
You’ve got one hour, a stack of giant LEGO bricks, and a whole lot of zombie panic—can your team build a bunker strong enough to survive the undead? Join us for this fun, chaotic, hands-on building challenge that’s part engineering, part apocalypse survival, all awesome.

DIY Skeletal Hand Anatomy
2025-10-23 15:30 - 16:30
Teens create a model of a human hand using basic materials like straws and string to understand how bones, joints, and tendons work together to make the hand move.

Halloween Makeup Lab
2025-10-30 15:30 - 16:30
Get into the spooky spirit! Learn how to create creepy, cute, or classic Halloween looks using face paint and beginner-friendly special effects. You’ll practice on silicone makeup faces (not your own skin), so no worries about allergies or mess. Try your hand at zombie wounds, skeleton designs, or your own monster creation. We’ll provide the supplies—you bring the imagination!

Gratitude Circle
2025-11-06 15:30 - 16:30
Pause to reflect and share what you’re thankful for in our Gratitude Circle. Whether you want to speak up or just listen, everyone is welcome. Join us for a relaxed hour of positive vibes, connection, and community as we celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving.
No pressure to talk—just bring yourself!

Watercolor Leaves
2025-11-13 15:30 - 16:30
Bring the beauty of nature to your artwork! In this hands-on program, create unique leaf rubbings and transform them with watercolor paints. Explore textures, colors, and the simple joy of making art from the world around you.

Turkey Relay
2025-11-20 15:30 - 16:30
Get ready for a fun and fast-paced Thanksgiving challenge! Teams will race to pass a “turkey” using only chopsticks, test their drawing skills in a silent doodle relay, and unscramble festive words—all on whiteboards. Join us for a lively hour of teamwork, laughter, and holiday spirit. No mess, just lots of fun!

No Sew Christmas Tree Pillow
2025-12-04 15:30 - 16:30
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!
Bring your holiday cheer and your best crafting spirit, and leave with a unique keepsake that’s sweeter than any snack cake. Plus, we’ll have tasty treats to keep your creativity glowing all afternoon!

Gingerbread Creations
2025-12-11 15:30 - 16:30
Celebrate Gingerbread House Day by unleashing your creativity as you design and construct your very own gingerbread structure! Using delicious graham crackers, icing, and an array of candies, you’ll learn about basic engineering principles while having fun. Perfect for all skill levels—bring your holiday spirit and let’s build something sweet together!

Jingle Jam Karaoke
2025-12-18 15:30 - 16:30
Come hang out for a festive afternoon of Christmas karaoke, hot cocoa, snacks, and good times with friends! Whether you’re ready to belt out Mariah Carey or just sing along from the sidelines, Jingle Jam is all about fun, music, and celebrating the season together.
Wear your favorite festive holiday attire — no pressure, just come as you are, bring a friend, and get in the Christmas spirit!

Melt Race
2026-01-08 15:30 - 16:30
The Science of Ice Experiment, predict, and race to see who can melt their ice cube the fastest! Learn how different materials affect melting while having some frosty fun.

Dot Art Snowflakes
2026-01-15 15:30 - 16:30
Create your own winter wonderland! Using white and colorful paint pens, design dazzling snowflakes on black paper using dots and patterns. Learn about snowflake symmetry while making beautiful, one-of-a-kind winter art!

Cursive Crash Course
2026-01-22 15:30 - 16:30
Celebrate National Handwriting Day early! Put some flair in your signature! Join us for a crash course in cursive. Learn how to sign your name with confidence, style, and security. Perfect for forms, checks, and future autographs.

Games & Chill
2026-01-29 15:30 - 16:30
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
2026-02-05
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
2026-02-12 15:30 - 16:30
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.

Love of Storytelling
2026-02-19 15:30 - 16:30
The Music and Story of Jimmie Rodgers Join us for a talk exploring the life and music of Jimmie Rodgers, a Meridian native whose storytelling through song helped shape American music. Learn how his experiences, travels, and influences became stories that still resonate today.

Beading with My Besties
2026-02-26 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for a fun and creative craft session where we’ll make friendship bracelets and Perler bead designs! Bring a friend or make a new one as you bead, chat, and create something totally you. All supplies provided.

Places You’ll Go
2026-03-05 15:30 - 16:30
Inspired by Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, teens will explore interests, possible futures, and next steps through creative planning and discussion.

Jackson State University Youth Alcohol and Drug Education
2026-03-12 15:30 - 16:30
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
2026-03-19 15:30 - 16:30
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
2026-03-26 15:30 - 16:30
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
2026-04-02 15:30 - 16:30
Create a soft fleece bunny pillow while learning basic hand-sewing skills. All materials provided—no sewing experience required.

Balloon Creations
2026-04-09 15:30 - 16:30
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.
