Toddlers/Pre-K: Father’s Day Craft
The toddlers will make a dino-mite card for Father's Day using the paper products provided.
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Unearth a Story with Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center
FamilyGet 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!
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Unearth a Story with Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center
FamilyGet 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!
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All Ages: Chess Club
FamilyThink 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.
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Crafts with Dad
FamilyThe children are invited to come and make a dino-rrific craft with or for the father figure in their life.
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6th-12th Grades: Dino Hunt
Search the library for hidden dinosaurs in this fun, self-paced scavenger hunt! Find them all, complete your checklist, and earn a small prize.
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K-5th Grade: Dinosaur Silhouettes
K–5th GradeThe children will design and decorate a picture of a dinosaur using its shadow.
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Adults: Dinolymipics
Think you have what it takes to become a Dinolympics champion? 🦕 Race against the clock in a series of dinosaur-themed challenges designed to test your speed, skill, and teamwork. These quick, “minute-to-win-it” style games are perfect for individuals or teams and guarantee plenty of laughs along the way.
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Summer Movie Mondays
FamilyFree showing of the movie, Ice Age: Continental Drift, part IV of our Summer Movie Marathon. The movie will start at 2:30 pm.
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Toddlers/Pre-K: Dinosaur Sticker Craft
The toddlers will use stickers to create their own dinosaur.
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Mississippi Blood Services Blood Drive at the Library
Special DayJoin us for a blood drive hosted by Mississippi Blood Services on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM in the library's west parking lot. The Mississippi Blood Services bloodmobile will be on site accepting donations, and Fizz & Sips will be set up nearby. Every donation has the potential to help patients across Mississippi who rely on lifesaving blood products. Eligible donors will receive a $10 Visa gift card from Mississippi Blood Services as a thank-you for donating. Appointments are encouraged. Use Blood Drive Code: 4540 or scan the QR code on the event flyer to schedule your donation. Thank you for helping support this lifesaving community effort. We hope to see you there! ❤️🩸
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From Mississippi to the Marvel Universe: John Jennings at the Library
Special DayThe Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library is proud to collaborate with Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) to welcome award-winning artist, author, illustrator, and scholar John Jennings on Tuesday, June 23, at 1:00 PM. Known for his groundbreaking work in comics, graphic novels, Afrofuturism, and speculative fiction, Jennings has collaborated with major publishers including Marvel Comics and is the creator of numerous acclaimed works exploring history, folklore, culture, and imagination. His visit coincides with The MAX's new exhibition, John Jennings: Build Your World, which showcases original artwork and stories inspired by Mississippi's landscapes, traditions, and history. During this special presentation, Jennings will discuss creativity, world-building, storytelling, comics, and the ways artists transform ideas into immersive experiences. Students in 4th grade through college age are invited to join us for this unique opportunity to meet one of today's leading graphic storytellers and learn how imagination can help shape the future. Admission is free. No registration required.
