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  • Flower Power

    Visit the library to learn about plants and flowers that grow in our area and their importance to the local wildlife and environment. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own small plant or seed packet to trade. You will also get to decorate your own small clay pot to take home and plant flower seeds of native plants. If you’re at home and would like to participate, share a brief video or written statement of some of your favorite plants and how to care for them through email or tag us on Facebook.

  • Make a Pet Craft

    Toddlers will using a variety of craft items and a pre-drawn template to create a pet.

  • SRP Escape Room

    Family

    How will you escape?  Call 601-553-2456 to set up a time to enter the room.

  • Build-A-Bear & Toy Sleepover

    K–5th Grade

    The children will build a bear with the materials given and sign a permission slip for the new bears to participate in a library sleepover. I wonder what mischief the toys will get into?

  • Comfort Blankets

    Teens will be encouraged to work together to make a no-sew blanket to donate. We will talk about different organizations dedicated to helping the homeless in our area. This will also be an opportunity to earn volunteer hours and learn about volunteer opportunities in the Meridian community.

  • Reading at the Lake

    Family

    Join your favorite librarians for story time by the playground at Bonita Lakes Park. Be sure to bring a blanket or beach towel and wear your sunscreen.

  • Friendship Soup

    Don’t we all have a friend we want to send a little happiness to or maybe you need some comfort yourself? Back in the day, it was quite common for people to share recipes and food gifts. Let’s bring that back! Will be making Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar, which is a great gift for someone you love or are concerned about. Be sure to write down your own favorite comfort food recipes and share them with us! All materials will be provided.

  • Crafts with Dad

    Family

    Do you want to make some crafts with Dad?  Stop by the library and have some fun!

  • Mini Art

    Family

    Let’s make a mini-exhibition this summer! Show off your artistic talents and become part of the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library’s Mini-Art Exhibition. Stop by the library to paint or draw a mini-masterpiece for us to share with the community in one of our display cases. Not able to stay? Take-home kits will be provided. Feel free to return them to the library to become pieces in our community exhibit.