• All Ages: Chess Club

    All Ages: Chess Club
    Family

    Think ahead. Make your move. Unearth your strategy this summer at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library! Join us for Chess Club every Tuesday during June and July from 2:30 PM–4:30 PM as part of our Summer Reading 2026 theme: Unearth a Story. Whether you’re brand new to chess or already a skilled strategist, players of all experience levels are welcome. Come learn the basics, sharpen your skills, challenge friends, and enjoy an afternoon of prehistoric-themed fun and friendly competition at the library.

  • 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.

  • Adults: Connecting with the Past

    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.

  • Summer Movie Mondays

    Family

    Free showing of the movie, Ice Age: The Meltdown, part II of our Summer Movie Marathon. The movie will start at 2:30 pm.

  • All Ages: Chess Club

    All Ages: Chess Club
    Family

    Think ahead. Make your move. Unearth your strategy this summer at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library! Join us for Chess Club every Tuesday during June and July from 2:30 PM–4:30 PM as part of our Summer Reading 2026 theme: Unearth a Story. Whether you’re brand new to chess or already a skilled strategist, players of all experience levels are welcome. Come learn the basics, sharpen your skills, challenge friends, and enjoy an afternoon of prehistoric-themed fun and friendly competition at the library.

  • 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.

  • Adults: T-Rex Cross Stitch

    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!

  • Summer Movie Mondays

    Family

    Free showing of the movie, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, part III of our Summer Movie Marathon. The movie will start at 2:30 pm.