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  • 6th-12th Grade: Books to Apples

    We’re turning books into apples! 🍎📚 Give old book pages a new life by transforming them into a 3D apple for a fun fall decoration. Make it your own with a little creativity and fall flair! All supplies are provided.

  • Adults: Fall Craft

    Get crafty for fall! Join us to paint and decorate your own festive fall door hanger, complete with autumn colors and ribbons. 🎃🍁 All supplies provided!

  • Library Closing Early Today at 3:00 PM

    The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library will close today, Monday, October 5, at 3:00 PM due to scheduled work by the power company that requires our power to be temporarily shut off. We currently expect to reopen Tuesday, October 6, for regular business hours. Any changes or updates will be posted on our website and social media. Thank you for your understanding!

  • K-5th Grade: Mummy Eyes

    K–5th Grade

    The children will create the illusion of mummy eyes using tape and paint.

  • 6th-12th Grade: Monster Slime Lab

    Get ready to mix, stretch, squish, and experiment! 🧪👻 Create your own colorful monster slime while exploring the science behind polymers and how different ingredients change its texture and consistency. Customize your slime, give your monster creation a name, and take it home when you’re done! A fun, hands-on STEAM activity with just the right amount of October goo!

  • All Ages: Musician Spotlight featuring Alana Broughton

    Special Day

    Join us for a special Musician Spotlight featuring Alana Broughton, musician and Executive Director of the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation! Alana will take center stage with a live musical performance, sharing her talent and love of music with us. 🎶 As a special part of the program, she’ll also weave in a little of Meridian’s musical history through her connection with the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation and Museum, sharing stories and perhaps even a Jimmie Rodgers song or two reimagined in her own way. 🎸 Come enjoy the music, meet the musician, and discover a little of the musical heritage that helped put Meridian on the map! Free and open to the public

  • All Ages: Fall Festival

    Family

    Spend part of Fall Break with us at the library! 🍁 Join us for the MLCPL Fall Festival, featuring live magic shows with Dorian LaChance, a petting zoo and pony rides with Angie Hale’s Pony Tales, face painting, and more fall fun for the whole family! Dorian LaChance will perform three magic shows throughout the day at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM. Please note that the final magic show begins at 2:00 PM. Feeling hungry? Southern Magnolia Sweets & Eats LLC and Fizz & Sipps will also be on site with food and treats available for purchase. 🍭 Festival activities are free and open to the public, so bring the family and spend a little of your Fall Break with us at the library! 🍂🐴🎩

  • 6th-12th Grade: Career Connections

    Career Connections: Emergency Medical Services What’s it really like to work in emergency medical services? Join us for our next Career Connections program as we welcome a special guest from Metro Ambulance for a behind-the-scenes look at careers in emergency medical services! Teens will learn about the day-to-day work, skills and training needed for the job, and what it’s like to help people during an emergency. We may even get a hands-on introduction to lifesaving skills like CPR! Come with questions and discover whether a career in emergency medical services might be for you.

  • Adults: Ghost of Meridian’s Past

    Meridian’s past has a few stories to tell...  Join us for a fun and slightly spooky trip into local history as we welcome Mrs. Annie McKee and friends from the Rose Hill Company. Hear tales of some of the people, places, and stories from Meridian’s past, told by the folks who know how to bring our local history to life. Come ready for a few chills, a few laughs, and a fascinating look at the stories hiding in Meridian’s history!