Freelance Project Day
2025-08-28 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
The children will have an opportunity to work on a craft project of their choosing.

Fingerplays and Friends
2025-09-02 10:00 - 11:00
The toddlers will use their fine motor skills as they sing some of their favorite songs and learn the hand movements that go with them.

Wildlife Tracks
2025-09-04 15:30 - 16:30
Celebrate National Wildlife Day with a fun, hands-on mystery! Learn how to identify animal tracks and match them to the right wild creatures.

Beaded Fall Banner
2025-09-04 15:30 - 16:30
The children will make a fall-colored banner out of pony beads.

Author Book Signing with Pastor Kajsa Cole
2025-09-06 09:30 - 12:30
Join us for a special meet-and-greet with Pastor Kajsa Cole, author of Activate! 15 Keys to Activating Your Ear to Hear from God. Stop by to get your copy signed, connect with the author, and be inspired to deepen your spiritual journey. Books will be available for purchase through Amazon and on-site during the event.
All are welcome!

Literacy Games
2025-09-08 11:00 - 12:00
Celebrate International Literacy Day with a morning of fun, brainy games! Play Scrabble, solve a group Wordle, and test your word skills with a few surprise challenges. No pressure—just a relaxed time to enjoy words, puzzles, and good company.

Alphabet Bingo
2025-09-09 10:00 - 11:00
The toddlers will match the pictures on the board that go with each letter and win a prize.

Recycled Runway
2025-09-11 15:30 - 16:30
Celebrate New York Fashion Week and Library Card Sign-Up Month with a hands-on design challenge! Use recycled materials to create your own fashion accessory, wearable art, or outfit. At the end, we’ll showcase everyone’s creations in a laid-back mini runway or display walk (participation optional—cheering encouraged!). We’ll supply the materials—just bring your creativity.

Marbled Fall Leaves
2025-09-11 15:30 - 16:30
The children will create marbled leaves by using shaving cream, and paint.

Button Art
2025-09-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-18 15:30 - 16:30
Come learn how to sew a button the easy way! We’ll practice sewing buttons onto canvas so you can master this handy skill while making a fun piece of art. Perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to learn or improve their sewing basics.

Storybook Scavenger Hunt
2025-09-16 10:00 - 11:00
The toddlers will look around the room and try to find all of the storybook characters.

Fall Craft Project
2025-09-18 15:30 - 16:30
The children will design a fall craft using the materials provided.

Tea, Trivia & Tolkien
2025-09-22 11:00 - 12:00
Celebrate Hobbit Day with a relaxing morning of tea and Tolkien-inspired tabletop games! Enjoy a warm cup of tea while testing your wits with riddles, trivia, and Shire-style challenges. Come ready for cozy vibes, good company, and a touch of adventure—no dragons, just fun.

Shake Your Sillies Out
2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:00
The toddlers will dance to some of their favorite songs.

Game Day
2025-09-25 15:30 - 16:30
Come hang out and play games like UNO, chess, and Scrabble. All skill levels welcome—just bring yourself and have fun!

Freelance Project Day
2025-09-25 15:30 - 16:30
The children will be able to create an art or science project from the various prepped tables.

Library @ Southeast Lauderdale Middle School's Parent Night
2025-09-25 17:30 - 19:30
Our very own program coordinator, Elizabeth Jolly, will have a table at the Southeast Lauderdale Middle School’s Parent Night. Stop by for a visit.

BINGO
2025-09-29 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a morning of bingo fun at the library! All are welcome, from beginners to seasoned pros. Mark your calendars, bring your lucky charms, and get ready to yell ‘BINGO!’ See you there! (limit: two prizes per person)

Puzzles and Playdough
2025-09-30 10:00 - 11:00
The toddlers will play alongside their playmates as they put puzzles together and play with playdough.

Zombie Survival Trivia
2025-10-02 15:30 - 16:30
Think you’ve got what it takes to survive the zombie apocalypse? Test your knowledge with a round of survival-themed trivia, then craft your own paracord bracelet—an essential tool in any emergency kit. It’s brains, braids, and a battle for survival (well…kind of). Fun, functional, and perfect for any future zombie hunter!

Bingo
2025-10-02 15:30 - 16:30
The children will play bingo and win some cute and spooky prizes.

DIY Pumpkin Door Hangers -- Cancelled
2025-10-06 11:00 - 12:00
Celebrate fall by creating your own wooden pumpkin door hanger! Using a pre-cut wooden pumpkin as your canvas, you’ll paint and decorate a festive piece perfect for your front door or wall. No painting experience needed—just come ready to have fun and take home a cozy autumn decoration.

Fork-Painted Black Cat
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:00
The toddlers will use a fork and black paint to create a black cat.

Clean Water for the Apocalypse
2025-10-09 15:30 - 16:30
The undead don’t care if your water’s clean—but you should. In this hands-on session led by a specialist from the Mississippi Rural Water Association, you’ll learn how to build your own emergency water filter from everyday materials. It’s a life-or-death skill in any crisis—zombie or otherwise. Learn how filtration works, why it matters, and what to do when there’s no tap in sight. Will your filter hold up… or will you be the next to fall?

Heads Up
2025-10-09 15:30 - 16:30
The children will team up with friends for some spooky trivia.

True Crime & Treats
2025-10-13 11:00 - 12:00
Are you obsessed with cold cases, cozy mysteries, or chilling true crime podcasts? Join us for an informal discussion and snack social just for true crime lovers. Bring your favorite spooky read, podcast rec, or theory to share—and enjoy a few creepy treats while we chat. No commitment, no spoilers (unless you want them), just good conversation and eerie fun.

🍂 Fall Festival
2025-10-14 10:00 - 15:00
🍂 Fall Festival at the Library Tuesday, October 14 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Fall Fun at the Library!
Join us for a full day of family-friendly fall excitement! Enjoy ponies and a hands-on petting zoo with Angie Hale’s Pony Tales, then keep the fun going with games, prizes, and tasty popcorn while browsing seasonal reads.
Local organizations will have volunteers on-site to help run games, share resources, and hand out treats—making it a wonderful day to connect with the community. Plus, don’t forget—you can sign up for a library card while you’re here!
Admission is free! Bring your family, friends, and your fall spirit for a day full of fun!

Build Your Bunker
2025-10-16 15:30 - 16:30
You’ve got one hour, a stack of giant LEGO bricks, and a whole lot of zombie panic—can your team build a bunker strong enough to survive the undead? Join us for this fun, chaotic, hands-on building challenge that’s part engineering, part apocalypse survival, all awesome.

Ink Blot Monsters
2025-10-16 15:30 - 16:30
The children will create monsters using folded paper, paint, and googly eyes.
