Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library

Flowers & DIY Planters
2024-04-18 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is a day to honor the achievements of the environmental movement and raise awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Stop by to paint a ceramic planter and plant a plant to take home and enjoy.

Ants at a Picnic
2024-04-16 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will create a scene of ants at a picnic using various paper products, stickers, and glue.

SNAP Circuit Project I
2024-04-11 15:30 - 16:30
The children will be using snap circuit components to learn basic engineering.

DIY Macrame Plant Hanger
2024-04-11 15:30 - 16:30
Macrame is a crafting technique that uses knots to create various textiles. We will be using rope to create plant hangers, but you can also use this technique to create dream catchers, wall hangings, and more.

Bumblebee Craft
2024-04-09 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will make a bumblebee out of a paper plate and other materials.

Solar Eclipse Party
2024-04-08 10:00 - 12:00
Safety Warning: Never look directly at the Sun because it can harm your eyes.
Are you ready for today’s solar eclipse? Blast off with us and build your own eclipse viewer, enjoy various craft stations for all ages, and learn how a solar eclipse happens just in time to view the partial eclipse in our local area!

STEM Challenge
2024-04-04 15:30 - 16:30
The children will design a tower using a selection of office supplies and household items

Monopoly Jr.
2024-04-04 15:30 - 16:30
It’s Financial Literacy Month! What better way to learn about finances than playing a game? Monopoly teaches about investing by allowing players to buy and sell properties and make strategic decisions to increase their wealth. This can help students understand the importance of making smart investment decisions and the potential benefits of investing.

Torn Paper Art
2024-04-02 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will create a picture using various colors of torn paper.

Easter
2024-03-29 - 2024-03-31
The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library staff would like to wish everyone a Happy & Blessed Easter. Enjoy time with your families, friends, and/or furbabies. Safe travels to all who are traveling to the next town, county, state or wherever your path takes you. Our library is closed from Friday, 3/29/24, through Sunday, 3/31/24. We will reopen on Monday, 4/1/24, at 8:30am. Thank you!

Glow Painting
2024-03-28 15:30 - 16:30
Happy Youth Art Month! Bring your creativity and join us for glow-in-the-dark painting! Aprons will be provided, but be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on. We will be painting flat wooden easter eggs so you can see them day or night

Easter Craft
2024-03-28 15:30 - 16:30
The children will make an Easter craft using the materials given.

Easter Craft
2024-03-26 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will make an Easter craft using the materials given.

BINGO
2024-03-25 11:00 - 12:00
Come play BINGO, meet new people, and win prizes!

Science Experiment Day
2024-03-21 15:30 - 16:30
How many pencils will it take before the water spills out?

BINGO
2024-03-19 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will play alphabet bingo to win some awesome prizes.

Spelling Bee
2024-03-18 11:00 - 12:00
Spring is in the air! Let’s get our brains buzzing like bees! If you are looking for a fun, rewarding, and challenging experience stop by to be a part of our adult spelling bee. Keep your brain alert and strengthen memory loss by participating. First, second, and third-place prizes will be rewarded. Participants will walk away with a sweet consolation prize to buzz about.

Spring Shindig
2024-03-15 09:30 - 15:30
Patrons can get photos taken with the Easter Bunny, enjoy crafts, face painting, and more. Stroll through the Spring Market in the west parking lot to shop with various merchants, participate in the Vitalant Blood Drive, visit with Angie Hales Pony Tales petting zoo located in the back parking lot, and see the Freedom Rock Birds of Prey Show at 2:00 PM located in the bistro area of the library.

BINGO
2024-03-14 15:30 - 16:30
The children will play classic rounds of bingo to win some awesome prizes.

Basic Sewing Class
2024-03-14 10:00 - 12:00
Discover the joy of sewing in our beginner’s sewing class! In this introductory workshop for ages 13 – adult, you’ll learn the basics of sewing while creating a delightful little fish animal. Unleash your creativity and master the fundamentals of sewing in a fun and imaginative way. Free class, registration required. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ACAC2AA0F4C07-47218156-basic

MAXSpring Break
2024-03-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-12 10:00 - 11:00
Join us at THE MAX museum from 10:00 am -11:00 am, for story time and a craft. This event is free with museum admission. 2155 Front Street | Meridian, MS 39301

Basic Sewing Class
2024-03-12 10:00 - 12:00
Discover the joy of sewing in our beginner’s sewing class! In this introductory workshop for ages 13 – adult, you’ll learn the basics of sewing while creating a half apron. Unleash your creativity and master the fundamentals of sewing in a fun and imaginative way. Free class, registration required. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ACAC2AA0F4C07-47218156-basic

Movie Monday -- Willy Wonka
2024-03-11 10:00 - 12:00
Spring Break is here! Visit the library to enjoy the family-friendly film that tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician, and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. The 2023 Wonka film is a fantasy/musical rated PG with a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. “Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination. Take a look and you’ll see into your imagination.” ~ WONKA

STEAM Project
2024-03-07 15:30 - 16:30
The children will be able to create a rainbow using the magic of science.

Basic Sewing Class
2024-03-07 15:00 - 17:00
Discover the joy of sewing in our beginner’s sewing class! In this introductory workshop for teens/tweens, you’ll learn the basics of sewing while creating a delightful little fish animal. Unleash your creativity and master the fundamentals of sewing in a fun and imaginative way. Free Class, registration required. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ACAC2AA0F4C07-47218156-basic

Fish Bowl Craft
2024-03-05 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will make a fish in a fish bowl using various types of paper products.

Basic Sewing Class
2024-03-04 10:00 - 12:00
Discover the joy of sewing in our beginner’s sewing class! In this introductory workshop for adults, you’ll learn the basics of sewing while creating a half apron. Unleash your creativity and master the fundamentals of sewing in a fun and imaginative way. Free class, registration required. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ACAC2AA0F4C07-47218156-basic

Freelance Project Day
2024-02-29 15:30 - 16:30
The children will be able to select a project of their choose from the craft tables.
