The Friends of the Library will meet on Tuesday, September 8th, at 3:00 PM in the Boardroom on the second floor of the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library. The Friends of the Library support the library through fundraising, advocacy, and volunteer efforts that help enhance library programs, services, and collections. Friends members and anyone interested in learning more about the organization are welcome to attend.
The children will play several rounds of 10-letter bingo and win some awesome prizes.
Career Connections: Careers with NAS Meridian Explore career opportunities with Career Connections! A representative from NAS Meridian will join us to talk about their role, experiences in the U.S. Navy, and what a career in the military can look like. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn about different career paths, and discover more about opportunities in the Navy.
We’re turning books into apples! Create a cute 3D apple using recycled book pages in this fun, fall-inspired craft. All supplies are provided.
The toddlers will search inside of a sensory bin for the correct color that matches each picture.
The children will use the materials provided to create a galaxy in a jar.
Take a break, relax, and recharge! Join us for a laid-back afternoon of coloring, conversation, and fun as we celebrate Self-Care Awareness Month. A special guest from Five Horizons will also join us to talk about self-care and share simple ways to take care of yourself. Come color, chat, and chill with us!
Join us for our monthly Musician Spotlight, where we celebrate talented musicians and singers in our community. Each month, we’ll feature a different local artist or group and enjoy live music and the stories behind their musical journey. This month, we’re pleased to welcome the MCC Guitar Ensemble for a special performance featuring a mix of patriotic music, hymns, movie music, blues, and classical guitar solos. Come relax and enjoy an hour of live music with these talented musicians from Meridian Community College! Go Eagles! 🦅🎸
The toddlers will use their fine motor skills to place red circles that represent apples on a tree template.
Join us for a special Musician Spotlight presented by the Meridian Symphony Association and Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library! In celebration of Classical Music Month, a violinist from the Meridian Symphony Association will join us for a live performance and conversation about the music. This program is free and open to the public. Come spend your Thursday morning with us and enjoy the music! 🎻🎶
The children will work in teams and try to name several objects within a category in five seconds.
Road Ready is a monthly interactive program for students in grades 6–12 who want to learn more about cars, roads, and safe driving. Through games, trivia, challenges, demonstrations, and trusted resources, participants will explore traffic signals, intersections, right-of-way, and other road basics. Please note: Road Ready is an educational library program and is not a driver's education course or driving instruction. Participation does not satisfy any state licensing or driver education requirements.
