Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library

Invent Like Madam CJ
2023-02-16 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

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

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.

Kahoot! & Popcorn
2023-01-19 14:30 - 15:30
It’s Popcorn Day, enjoy a bag of popcorn and play the trivia game Kahoot with friends.

C is for…
2023-01-17 09:00 - 10:00
CARDBOARD COOKIE CRAFT. Cut round shapes out of cardboard. Add flower stickers, different colored small circles, or shapes to top of cookie.

Library Closed
2023-01-15 - 2023-01-16
Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day

Winter Landscapes
2023-01-12 14:30 - 15:30
Use paper & paint to create a winter landscape.

Scrabble | 6th-12th Grades
2023-01-12 14:30 - 15:30
Celebrate Word Nerd Day at the library by playing the board game Scrabble.

B is for…
2023-01-10 09:00 - 10:00
BUTTON. Use buttons of different size and color to make the letter B. Draw the letter B on white cardstock. Use regular liquid school glue to glue buttons in the letter B shape.

Scrabble
2023-01-09 10:00 - 11:00

Sit & Be Fit
2023-01-06 10:00 - 11:00
This class is designed to exercise and achieve a gentle body workout while sitting down.
