All Ages: Chess Club
2026-07-21 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-28 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-04 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-11 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-18 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-25 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-01 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-09-08 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) and 14 more dates
Think 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.

All Ages: Canvas Thursday
2026-07-23 10:30 - 23:30, 2026-07-23 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for a freelance painting class.

Adults: BINGO
2026-07-27 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a fun-filled morning of bingo at the library! Gather with friends, meet fellow patrons, and enjoy a few rounds of friendly competition. Small prizes will be available for winners, with a limit of 2 prizes per person.

Toddlers/Pre-K: Match-O-Saurus
2026-07-28 10:00 - 11:00
The toddlers will try and find the matching pictures of Danny the Dinosaur.

K-5th Grade: Prehistoric Cave Paintings
2026-07-30 15:30 - 16:30
The children will create pictures and messages on cave walls to tell a story.

6th-12th Grades: Ice Age Ice Cream
2026-07-30 15:30 - 16:30
Travel back to the Ice Age for a cool and tasty adventure! Make your own ice cream in a bag and discover how simple ingredients, ice, and salt work together to create a delicious frozen treat. Participants will meet on the first floor of the library in the Magazine Section.

Paleo Palooza Magic Show
2026-07-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-31 14:00 - 15:00
Dig into a prehistoric adventure with Magician Dorian! This family-friendly show combines magic, comedy, and audience participation with a dinosaur and paleontology twist. Join us as we uncover surprises, explore the prehistoric past, and experience a magical journey that is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Two performances will be offered on Friday, July 31, at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
