Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library

Freelance Project Day
2023-11-09 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
The children will have an opportunity to choose any art project using the items provided.

Leaf Collage
2023-11-07 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will use different colored leaves to make a leaf collage.

DIY Apron
2023-11-06 11:00 - 12:00
Stop by to create your own apron to wear as you prepare for Thanksgiving.

DIY Apron
2023-11-02 15:30 - 16:30
Stop by to create your own apron to wear as you help prepare for Thanksgiving.

Autumn Tree Painting
2023-11-02 15:30 - 16:30
The children will paint an autumn tree scene.

Crafts and Costumes
2023-10-31 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will make a spooky Halloween collage and dance to some spooky tunes in their favorite costumes.

Murder Mystery- (Warning this did not actually occur)
2023-10-30 11:00 - 12:00
A body has been found in the library. Was it murder? Was it an accident? Who did it? Was there a weapon? Can you solve the clues of the case?

Nocturnal Landscapes
2023-10-26 15:30 - 16:30
The children will create a nighttime scene using the materials provided.

Pumpkin Carving
2023-10-26 15:30 - 16:30
Get into the Halloween spirit by getting creative with pumpkin carving. Be prepared for the guts and yucks of the pumpkin’s insides. Please register in advance to participate.

My Funny Jack-O-Lantern
2023-10-24 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will put silly faces on a pumpkin.

Bewitching Bath Salts
2023-10-23 11:00 - 12:00
Some potions may not keep you young forever, but we have just the brew to keep you relaxed. Put your apothecary skills to use, mix up some Epsom salt, fragrance oil, and pigmented powder to ease those achy bones.

Halloween Lanterns
2023-10-19 15:30 - 16:30
The children will design a lantern using a mason jar, paint, and tea lights.

Zom-beanies STEM
2023-10-19 15:30 - 16:30
You could be the next Victor Frankenstein by stitching together your own zombie-themed beanie. This is a great opportunity to practice sewing eyeball buttons and adding your own stitch work to a beanie hat to enjoy during the spooky season.

Paper Plate Spider
2023-10-17 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will make a paper plate spider using pipe cleaners, and various size googly eyes.

Halloween Door Hangers
2023-10-16 11:00 - 12:00
Decorate your home for the Spooky season by painting a wood door hanger cut out. Wood cutouts and paint will be provided.

Scary Trivia
2023-10-12 15:30 - 16:30
Do you know the answer to these spooky questions, or will you be too scared to speak?

Glow in the Dark Bingo
2023-10-12 15:30 - 16:30
Join us for a fun Glow in the Dark Bingo! We will be using dabbers, paper bingo sheets and black lights to bring the magic alive. Everyone who participates will get a glow stick! Join us for a COSMIC fun time!

Fall Festival
2023-10-10 10:00 - 16:00
Come join us for our 3rd Annual Fall Festival at the library. We are having fun games, events, and crafts. We have several local vendors selling food and artisans selling their crafts in our main parking lot right across the street. Finally, Angie’s Tales will stop by her pony rides and petting zoo! Please stop by during the day to partake in the fun. We look forward to seeing all of you!

Cookies 'n Screams Trivia
2023-10-09 11:00 - 12:00
Celebrate the spooky season with trivia questions and answers about candy, movies, music, pop culture, and other spirited traditions all while taking a bite out of delicious cookies.

Beaded Pipe Cleaner Pumpkins
2023-10-05 15:30 - 16:30
The children will make pumpkins using orange pipe cleaners and beads.

Tell-Tale Heart Storytime
2023-10-05 15:30 - 16:30
Gather around the campfire and tell a tale. What spooky stories do you know and want to share?

Candy Corn Craft
2023-10-03 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will use orange, yellow, and white torn paper to fill in a candy corn template.

Solar Noon Observation
2023-10-02 11:00 - 12:00
What song do most vampires despise? “You are my Sunshine” We are going to take a look at the Sun, not only to keep vampires away but, to take a glance before the big annular solar eclipse due to take place on October 14, 2023. We will be using SUNoculars and a SolarMax telescope to safely observe the Sun.

Volunteer Fall/Halloween Decorating Day
2023-09-28 15:30 - 16:30
Do you need community service hours? Well, today is the day to earn them, we could use your help decorating the library for the Fall/Spooky Halloween season. Help us sort through our Fall and Halloween décor and place it amongst the library.

Binary Beading
2023-09-28 15:30 - 16:30
The children will use the binary code alphabet to design a bracelet with a special message.

Reading at the Lake
2023-09-26 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers are invited to come and hang out with the Children’s Librarians at Bonita Lakes Park at the first playground for storytime.

BINGO
2023-09-25 11:00 - 12:00
Come play BINGO, meet new people, and win prizes!

Mini Golf Day
2023-09-21 15:30 - 16:30
Happy Mini Golf Day! Stop by to enjoy a great social activity or simply practice your putting skills.

Pointillism Craft
2023-09-21 15:30 - 16:30
The children will dot their paper using markers to create a picture.

"Z" is for Zebra...
2023-09-19 10:00 - 11:00
Toddlers will be using black strips of paper and a cutout of the letter “z” to make a zebra.
