Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library

Spring Shindig
2023-03-16 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Hop on over to the library for our second annual Spring Shindig! From 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM enjoy indoor crafts and activities, visit Angie Hale’s petting zoo and pony rides, skip on over to the big parking lot for lunch, and try D&T Grill LLC food truck and grab a SnoBiz snowball. Grown-ups are encouraged to visit the Vitalant Blood Mobile and save a life. Beginning from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM the outdoor fun begins. While visiting, snap a picture with the Easter Bunny and find the leprechauns running around! An event for all ages to enjoy!

Movie -- Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022)
2023-03-15 14:30 - 16:30
Please join us for a fun movie titled, “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022), a family-friendly movie served with some popcorn and lots of laughs.

St. Patrick's Day STEAM Craft
2023-03-14 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will put together Lucky Leprechaun Binoculars.

Coffee & Color
2023-03-13 10:00 - 11:00
Enjoy a cup of coffee, relax, and color. During your visit, chit-chat and make a new friend.

Daylight Savings Time Begins
2023-03-12
Don’t forget to spring forward one hour!

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

Arcade Basketball
2023-03-09 15:30 - 16:30
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.
