• Torn Paper Pumpkins

    The toddlers will use their fine motor skills to fill in the outline of a pumpkin using torn colored construction paper.

  • Foreclosure Prevention & Financial Literacy – Cancelled

    Join the Mississippi Center for Justice and Woodforest National Bank for a Foreclosure Prevention and Financial Literacy workshop at the Meridian Lauderdale County Public Library on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 12–2 PM. Learn valuable tools to safeguard your home and strengthen your financial future.

  • Popsicle Stick Scarecrows

    K–5th Grade

    The children will use the materials provided to make a scarecrow.

  • Turkey Relay

    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!

  • BINGO

    Start your day with some bingo fun at the library! Join us for a lively morning of bingo games and the chance to win fantastic prizes. To ensure everyone gets a fair shot, there’s a limit of 2 prizes per person. Don’t miss this opportunity for excitement and camaraderie!

  • Pictures with Santa

    Family

    Santa’s in Town Early! Skip the long lines—Santa’s making a special early bird stop at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library! Join us on Tuesday, November 25, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM during County and City Schools’ Thanksgiving Break. Bring your smiles, your wish lists, and your holiday spirit—this is the perfect chance to snap a cute family photo for your Christmas cards before the December rush!

  • Turkey Craft

    The toddlers will use the paper products provided to create a turkey.

  • Thanksgiving Holiday

    Holiday Events

    Happy Thanksgiving!  We will close at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, 11/26, and remain closed through Saturday, 11/29, in celebration of Thanksgiving.  We will reopen on Monday, 12/1/25, at 8:30am.  Enjoy the holiday.  Thank you.

  • Festive Highland Cow Painting

    Join us for a relaxing, step-by-step painting session as we create an adorable Festive Highland Cow, inspired by a design from artist Tracie Kiernan of Step By Step Painting. No painting experience needed—just bring your holiday spirit and be ready for fun! All supplies will be provided.

  • Sticky Christmas Tree

    The toddlers will decorate a paper Christmas tree using the materials provided.