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.
Free showing of the movie, Ice Age: The Meltdown, part II of our Summer Movie Marathon. The movie will start at 2:30 pm.
The toddlers will work as a group and find all the dinosaur bones hidden in the magical rainbow dirt.
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.
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.
The children will work as a team and create a pyramid using playdough and toothpicks.
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!
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.
The toddlers will make a dino-mite card for Father's Day using the paper products provided.
Get ready for a wild Summer Reading adventure at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library! Join us on Tuesday, June 16, for a special live animal presentation presented by Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center as part of our 2026 Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story.” Discover how today’s animals connect to the age of dinosaurs through an exciting mixed-species presentation featuring live rescue animals, birds, reptiles, and more! You may even meet some modern-day “raptors” and learn why birds are considered today’s dinosaurs. This fun and educational program will be presented at: 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Perfect for families, animal lovers, and dinosaur fans of all ages! Come explore the connections between the past and present — and unearth an adventure with us this summer!
Get ready for a wild Summer Reading adventure at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library! Join us on Tuesday, June 16, for a special live animal presentation presented by Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center as part of our 2026 Summer Reading theme, “Unearth a Story.” Discover how today’s animals connect to the age of dinosaurs through an exciting mixed-species presentation featuring live rescue animals, birds, reptiles, and more! You may even meet some modern-day “raptors” and learn why birds are considered today’s dinosaurs. This fun and educational program will be presented at: 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Perfect for families, animal lovers, and dinosaur fans of all ages! Come explore the connections between the past and present — and unearth an adventure with us this summer!
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.
