Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2025-01-18 - 2025-01-20
The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library is closed on Saturday, 1/18/25, and Monday, 1/20/25, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that”. Martin Luther King, Jr. (B. 1929 – D. 1968)

C is for Clouds
2025-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
The toddlers will create a collage of clouds using various paper products.

DIY Sugar Scrubs for Winter Skin
2025-01-23 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for a fun and relaxing DIY program where you’ll learn to make your own sugar scrub! Perfect for tackling dry, winter skin, this easy-to-make scrub will leave your skin soft and rejuvenated. We’ll provide all the materials, and you can customize your scrub with your favorite essential oils. Great for self-care or as a thoughtful, handmade gift. No registration required—just drop in and enjoy a little pampering this winter!

DIY Snow Globes
2025-01-23 15:30 - 16:30
The children will make a homemade snow globe out of a small mason jar.

BINGO
2025-01-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-24 11:00 - 12:00
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!

D is for Dinosaur
2025-01-28 10:00 - 11:00
The toddlers will create a dinosaur using the materials given.

Tea Rex Party
2025-01-30 15:30 - 16:30
Celebrate National Hot Tea Month and Draw a Dinosaur Day with a Tea Rex Party! Sip on hot tea, enjoy dinosaur-themed treats, and get creative with a dinosaur art station. Design your own Tea Rex, complete with teacup features, or test your dinosaur knowledge with trivia! It’s the perfect event for tea lovers and dinosaur enthusiasts alike—so come for the tea, stay for the dinosaur fun!

UNO Party
2025-01-30 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for an afternoon of fun, friendship, and laughter as we play this competitive game of cards. If you manage to have only one card in your hand, don’t forget to yell ‘UNO.’

DIY Bird Feeders
2025-02-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-20 15:30 - 16:30
Celebrate Bird Feeding Month by crafting your very own bird feeders! Join us for a fun and creative session where participants will use birdseed and molds to create delightful shapes that will attract feathered friends to your yard. Perfect for nature lovers and anyone looking to brighten up their outdoor space while giving back to local wildlife. Supplies provided—just bring your creativity!

E is for Elephant
2025-02-04 10:00 - 11:00
The toddlers will color a picture of Elmer the Elephant using various colors.

Friendship Bracelets
2025-02-06 15:30 - 16:30
Celebrate International Friendship Month by making colorful friendship bracelets to share with your friends and loved ones! Join us for a creative and fun-filled workshop where you’ll learn how to craft unique bracelets that symbolize connection and friendship. All supplies provided—just bring your friends and your creativity!

Bubble Art
2025-02-06 15:30 - 16:30
The children will create an artistic masterpiece using bubble solution, bubble wands, and food coloring.

Connecting Hearts
2025-02-10 11:00 - 12:00
Friendship Bracelets & Alzheimer’s Insights Celebrate International Friendship Month by crafting colorful friendship bracelets to share with your friends and loved ones! Join us for a creative, fun-filled program where you’ll learn to make unique bracelets that symbolize connection and friendship. While crafting, Charrisa from Home Instead will share valuable insights on Alzheimer’s awareness on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association. All supplies provided—just bring your friends, creativity, and an open heart.

Valentine’s Day Party
2025-02-11 10:00 - 11:00
The toddlers will make a Valentine’s Day craft and dance to some of their favorite tunes.

Heartfelt Stitches
2025-02-13 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for a cozy and creative sewing session where you’ll stitch a soft, heart-shaped pillow to brighten up your home or share with someone special. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced seamstress, this fun and relaxing project will fill your heart with joy as you create a handmade gift from the heart. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or simply spreading love year-round!

Valentine Game Day
2025-02-13 15:30 - 16:30
The children will participate in various Valentine themed minute-to-win-it games.

President's Day
2025-02-15 - 2025-02-17
We are closed from Saturday, 2/15/25, through Monday, 2/17/25, in honor of President’s Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, 2/18/25, at 8:30am. We hope that you have a wonderful long weekend.

F is for Fish
2025-02-18 10:00 - 11:00
The toddlers will paste various colored paper together to make a fish in a fish bowl.

Tower Building Contest
2025-02-20 15:30 - 16:30
The children will participate in a timed relay race to see how tall their team can build their tower using the materials given.

G is for Green
2025-02-25 10:00 - 11:00
The toddlers will paste green strips of paper inside a template of the letter “G.”

Retro Day
2025-02-27 15:30 - 16:30
Step back in time and join us for Retro Day at the library! This event is all about reliving the cool vibes and classic styles from past decades. Whether it’s 80s neon, 90s grunge, or anything in between, come dressed in your favorite retro look, and enjoy old-school games, music, and more. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the past while having fun with friends. Don’t miss out on the nostalgia—let’s make it a throwback to remember!

DIY Lava Lamp
2025-02-27 15:30 - 16:30
The children will follow the given instructions and create a homemade lava lamp using five items.

Planting for the Future: A Spring Gardening and Life Planning Program
2025-03-03 11:00 - 12:00
As we transition into spring, join us for a unique program that combines gardening and life planning. Billy Hawn from Webb and Stephens Funeral Home will begin by providing valuable insights into end-of-life planning, including funeral arrangements and how to navigate this important process. Afterward, participants will have the opportunity to plant seeds for flowers or herbs in small pots, decorate their pots, and learn about the significance of spring planting and gardening. Whether you’re cultivating a garden or planning for the future, this program offers something for everyone.

H is for Hippo
2025-03-04 10:00 - 11:00
The toddlers will make a hippo holding a heart using the paper materials given and glue sticks.

Popsicle Stick Craft
2025-03-06 15:30 - 16:30
The children will create a wooden structure using only popsicle sticks.

DIY Seed Starting
2025-03-06 15:30 - 16:30
As we transition into spring, this program offers participants the chance to plant seeds for flowers or herbs in small pots. They can decorate their pots and learn about the importance of spring planting and gardening.

Mindful Meditation & Relaxation
2025-03-10 11:00 - 12:00
As we enter spring, this program will focus on relaxation, mindfulness, and stress relief. It will help participants rejuvenate and refresh their minds in the spirit of the season’s renewal.

Movie Madness - Paddington 2
2025-03-10 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for a heartwarming and fun-filled adventure with everyone’s favorite bear, Paddington, in Paddington 2 ((Rated PG, Runtime: 1h 43m)! During Spring Break, bring the whole family to enjoy this charming story of kindness, friendship, and adventure as Paddington embarks on a quest to find the perfect gift. With its colorful animation and delightful humor, this movie is perfect for all ages.
Popcorn and good times await—don’t miss out on this feel-good movie experience!
