Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library

Harriet Tubman Day (1820 - 1913)
2023-03-10

Arcade Basketball
2023-03-09 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
March Madness is upon us. Shoot some indoor free throws and make some new friends!

Rock Art
2023-03-09 15:30 - 16:30
The children will paint designs on rocks.

I is for... Ice Cream
2023-03-07 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will use various-sized colored paper to create a bowl of ice cream.

Button Wreath
2023-03-06 11:00 - 12:00
It’s National Button Week! To celebrate we are making a button wreath…here is what you will need. Buttons (of course) of various sizes, colors, and shapes, along with glue (we will be using E6000), and a Styrofoam wreath. If you don’t have enough buttons to cover the whole wreath, you can always use yarn or ribbon to wrap around the empty spaces.

Old School Stuff
2023-03-02 15:30 - 16:30
It’s National Old Stuff Day! This day is meant for people to get a head start on spring cleaning, however, the history of this day dates back to the early 20th century. What old stuff do you think the library has? Visit the library and find out for yourself!

Flower Art
2023-03-02 15:30 - 16:30
The children will create flowers using various household items and paint.

Dr. Seuss' Birthday!
2023-03-02
Happy Birthday to Theodor Seuss Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss)
1904 – 1991

H is for…” HEDGEHOG
2023-02-28 09:00 - 10:00
Toddlers will create a hedgehog using various sizes of colored construction paper.

BINGO
2023-02-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-01-30 10:00 - 11:00
Come play BINGO, meet new people, and win prizes!

REELANCE PROJECT DAY
2023-02-23 14:30 - 15:30
The children will create Ants At a Picnic using colored construction paper, scissors, and glue.

Black History Month Trivia
2023-02-23 14:30 - 15:30
What have you learned in the month of February about Black History? Compete and test your knowledge.

G is for…” GUMBALLS
2023-02-21 09:00 - 10:00
Toddlers will use dot stickers to create an illusion of gumballs in a gumball machine.

President’s Day - Closed
2023-02-19 - 2023-02-20

HEART ART
2023-02-16 14:30 - 15:30
Various tables will be set up for the children to decide what type of heart art they would like to do.

Invent Like Madam CJ
2023-02-16 14:30 - 15:30
Using MaKey MaKey invention kits to learn invention literacy, making, and design thinking. Learn who Madam CJ Walker was.

Valentine’s Day Dance
2023-02-14 09:00 - 10:00
Toddlers will sing and dance to Valentine themed music, listen to a story, and do a Valentine’s Day craft.

Coasters of Love
2023-02-13 10:00 - 11:00
Make your own drink coasters using ceramic tiles, mod podge, and scrapbook craft paper. For a personal touch use photos or fabric. Once you’ve made your drink coasters keep them for yourself or give them to a loved one as a gift.

GAME DAY
2023-02-09 14:30 - 15:30
Name that _______.

Write Like Maya
2023-02-09 14:30 - 15:30
Using paper and writing tools, create a story or poem using the theme “Friendship” to inspire you. Learn who Maya Angelou was. Check out some of her poems and stories.

F is for…” FROG
2023-02-07 09:00 - 10:00
Toddlers will participate in the fingerplay, Five Little Speckled Frogs. For the craft they will place pre-cut frogs in a pond.

POPSICLE STICK CRAFT DAY
2023-02-02 14:30 - 15:30
The children will use different size popsicle sticks to create a masterpiece.

Paint Like Alma
2023-02-02 14:30 - 15:30
Using an 8×10 canvas and acrylic paint, become an artist like Alma, creating abstract art. Learn who Alma Woodsey Thomas was.

E is for…
2023-01-31 09:00 - 10:00
EYE SPY. Sensory bin activity. Different items and the letter E will be placed in a plastic container to find the letter E.

Science Experiment Day
2023-01-26 14:30 - 15:30
How do the clouds make rain? Watch “water” go through a “cloud” to make rain using water, shaving cream and blue food coloring in a clear cup.

Pendulum Painting
2023-01-26 14:30 - 15:30
It’s International Creativity Month, visit the library and get creative by making your own pendulum painting. To make it at home you will need a medium size cardboard box, a dowel rod, about a yard of string, a paper cup, a pencil, an 8×10 canvas, and paint. Using a pencil punch a hole on either side of the box to hold the dole rod in place. Place the canvas in the bottom of the box, using a pencil punch a hole in the bottom of the paper cup and attach the string to the top of the cup. then the other end of the string to the dowel rod. Pour a little paint or mix different colors into the cup and let it swing, creating your own unique artwork.

D is for…
2023-01-24 09:00 - 10:00
DOT ART. Winter picture with dots to be filled in with round stickers &/or jewels.

DIY Journal
2023-01-23 10:00 - 11:00
Create your own journal/planner to get you organized for the new year. Supplies needed are a cereal box, a heavy-duty stapler, scape book paper, gel pens, and journal/planner stencils.

Tissue Paper Craft Day
2023-01-19 14:30 - 15:30
Use different colored tissue paper and glue to make pictures on cardstock.
