Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library

Movie Monday - "Hidden Figures"
2023-06-19 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
All ages are welcome! Some films may be considered extreme for younger patrons. Parents/guardians must be present for children 10 and under.

BINGO
2023-06-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-15 11:00 - 12:00
Come play BINGO, meet new people, and win prizes!

Food Truck Day
2023-06-15 10:00 - 16:00
Come support some of your favorite food vendors all in one place. While you’re here why not grab a book to read.

Mini Art
2023-06-15 09:00 - 17:00
Let’s make a mini-exhibition this summer! Show off your artistic talents and become part of the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library’s Mini-Art Exhibition. Stop by the library to paint or draw a mini-masterpiece for us to share with the community in one of our display cases. Not able to stay? Take-home kits will be provided. Feel free to return them to the library to become pieces in our community exhibit.

Crafts with Dad
2023-06-14 09:00 - 16:00
Do you want to make some crafts with Dad? Stop by the library and have some fun!

Children Around the World
2023-06-13 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will participate in a scavenger hunt.

Movie Monday - "Lilo & Stitch"
2023-06-12 14:30 - 16:30
Come to the library for a free movie showing of “Lilo and Stitch.”

Friendship Soup
2023-06-12 11:00 - 12:00
Don’t we all have a friend we want to send a little happiness to or maybe you need some comfort yourself? Back in the day, it was quite common for people to share recipes and food gifts. Let’s bring that back! Will be making Friendship Soup Mix in a Jar, which is a great gift for someone you love or are concerned about. Be sure to write down your own favorite comfort food recipes and share them with us! All materials will be provided.

Reading at the Lake
2023-06-09 10:00 - 11:00
Join your favorite librarians for story time by the playground at Bonita Lakes Park. Be sure to bring a blanket or beach towel and wear your sunscreen.

Comfort Blankets
2023-06-08 15:30 - 16:30
Teens will be encouraged to work together to make a no-sew blanket to donate. We will talk about different organizations dedicated to helping the homeless in our area. This will also be an opportunity to earn volunteer hours and learn about volunteer opportunities in the Meridian community.

Build-A-Bear & Toy Sleepover
2023-06-08 14:30 - 15:30
The children will build a bear with the materials given and sign a permission slip for the new bears to participate in a library sleepover. I wonder what mischief the toys will get into?

SRP Escape Room
2023-06-07 09:00 - 16:00
How will you escape? Call 601-553-2456 to set up a time to enter the room.

Make a Pet Craft
2023-06-06 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will using a variety of craft items and a pre-drawn template to create a pet.

Movie Monday - "Wonder"
2023-06-05 14:30 - 16:30
Please join us for a movie, popcorn, and company.

Flower Power
2023-06-05 11:00 - 12:00
Visit the library to learn about plants and flowers that grow in our area and their importance to the local wildlife and environment. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own small plant or seed packet to trade. You will also get to decorate your own small clay pot to take home and plant flower seeds of native plants. If you’re at home and would like to participate, share a brief video or written statement of some of your favorite plants and how to care for them through email or tag us on Facebook.

Summer Reading Program (SRP) 2023 Kickoff Event
2023-06-02 11:00 - 16:00
“All Together Now.” Come and hang out with your favorite librarians with some good food and fun from 11:00 am-4:00 pm.

Teen Talk
2023-06-01 15:30 - 16:30
Schools out and you’re not sure what to do this summer! Visit the library, make a new friend, and talk about the latest books and trends! Games and refreshments will be provided!

Library Scavenger Hunt
2023-06-01 15:30 - 16:30
Will you find everything on the list before the timer runs out?

"R is for... Road"
2023-05-30 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will make a road using black and yellow paper and have a car race.

Memorial Day
2023-05-27 - 2023-05-29
The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library is closed from Saturday, 5/27/23 through Monday, 5/29/23 in observance of Memorial Day. Hope that you have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend.

Freelance Project Day
2023-05-25 15:30 - 16:30
The children will be given a piece of poster board, markers, and dot stickers.

Game Day!
2023-05-25 15:30 - 16:30
School’s out for the Summer! Bring a friend, make a new friend, visit the library, and play some team-building games.

"Q is for... Quilt"
2023-05-23 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will make a quilt for Teddy’s bed using various colored squares.

CLUE Mystery Game
2023-05-22 11:00 - 12:00
Happy Sherlock Holmes Day! Put your thinking cap on, brush off those magnifying glasses, and help us solve a (pretend) murder mystery by playing the game CLUE.

Paper Pinwheel Craft
2023-05-18 15:30 - 16:30
The children will make homemade paper pinwheel using the materials given.

Origami
2023-05-18 15:30 - 16:30
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month with us by learning Origami and a few historical facts behind this Japanese paper-folding art form. This is a great way to improve fine motor and coordination skills. Square sheets of paper and origami folding instructions will be provided.

"P is for... Prince and Princess Party"
2023-05-16 11:00 - 12:00
Toddlers will dress up as a prince or princess and make various royal crafts.

Summer Reading Registration Begins
2023-05-15

DIY Mom Gift
2023-05-11 15:30 - 16:30
Need a gift for Mom this Mother’s Day? Stop by the library and make a special gift just for her.
