Show off your creative costumes for a chance to win a fun prize while enjoying lively games of bingo. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the Halloween spirit with friends and fellow patrons. Don’t miss out on the fun—come in costume and get ready for a ghoulishly good time!
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The toddlers will search around the room and help Ducky find all his Halloween costume ideas |
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Get into the spooky spirit! Learn how to create creepy, cute, or classic Halloween looks using face paint and beginner-friendly special effects. You’ll practice on silicone makeup faces (not your own skin), so no worries about allergies or mess. Try your hand at zombie wounds, skeleton designs, or your own monster creation. We’ll provide the supplies—you bring the imagination!
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The children will look for clues around the room to solve the spooky riddles for a prize. |
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Come and join us on Halloween Day, with the children for a spooky celebration. Grab your costume, bring your candy bag, and join us for a spooktacular day of fun, frights, and sweet delights! Maps will guide you to each stop. Hey parents while you’re here, the Friends of the Library will be handing out goodies and raffling off a copy of Alan Brown’s Haunted Mississippi! |
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Celebrate gratitude this season by creating your own wooden leaf door hanger! Paint and decorate your leaf, then write down what you’re thankful for to display at home or gift to someone special. A fun, hands-on way to share thanks and add festive fall decor. All materials provided—just bring your creativity! |
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The children will use fall colors to design a fall silhouetted art piece with various household utensils.
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Pause to reflect and share what you’re thankful for in our Gratitude Circle. Whether you want to speak up or just listen, everyone is welcome. Join us for a relaxed hour of positive vibes, connection, and community as we celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving. No pressure to talk—just bring yourself! |
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Take a relaxing break with us as we unwind through mindful coloring and warm cups of tea. Enjoy calming coloring pages designed to help focus your mind, reduce stress, and spark creativity—all while sipping your favorite hot tea. Join us for a peaceful social time to recharge and connect in a cozy atmosphere. All coloring supplies and tea provided.
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Join us Monday, November 10 at 1:00 PM for a special afternoon with internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sarah McQuaid. With a rich, soulful voice and a gift for blending folk, blues, and contemporary styles, Sarah’s music creates an intimate and unforgettable experience. Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, and now based in England, Sarah has built a worldwide following through her captivating live performances and acclaimed recordings, including her most recent album The St Buryan Sessions. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy her artistry up close in the welcoming setting of the library. |
1 event,We are closed in remembrance and honor of all those who have served our country. Thank you! |
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Bring the beauty of nature to your artwork! In this hands-on program, create unique leaf rubbings and transform them with watercolor paints. Explore textures, colors, and the simple joy of making art from the world around you. |
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Create your own personalized gratitude journal to capture the good things in life! Decorate the cover with stickers, markers, and more, then start filling the pages with things you’re thankful for. This hands-on activity is a great way to practice mindfulness and cultivate a positive mindset. All materials and journals provided—just bring your creativity! |
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The toddlers will use their fine motor skills to fill in the outline of a pumpkin using torn colored construction paper. |
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Join the Mississippi Center for Justice and Woodforest National Bank for a Foreclosure Prevention and Financial Literacy workshop at the Meridian Lauderdale County Public Library on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 12–2 PM. Learn valuable tools to safeguard your home and strengthen your financial future. |
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Get ready for a fun and fast-paced Thanksgiving challenge! Teams will race to pass a “turkey” using only chopsticks, test their drawing skills in a silent doodle relay, and unscramble festive words—all on whiteboards. Join us for a lively hour of teamwork, laughter, and holiday spirit. No mess, just lots of fun! |
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Santa’s in Town Early! Skip the long lines—Santa’s making a special early bird stop at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library! Join us on Tuesday, November 25, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM during County and City Schools’ Thanksgiving Break. Bring your smiles, your wish lists, and your holiday spirit—this is the perfect chance to snap a cute family photo for your Christmas cards before the December rush! |
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1 event,Happy Thanksgiving! We will close at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, 11/26, and remain closed through Saturday, 11/29, in celebration of Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Monday, 12/1/25, at 8:30am. Enjoy the holiday. Thank you. |
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Join us for a relaxing, step-by-step painting session as we create an adorable Festive Highland Cow, inspired by a design from artist Tracie Kiernan of Step By Step Painting. No painting experience needed—just bring your holiday spirit and be ready for fun! All supplies will be provided. |
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The toddlers will decorate a paper Christmas tree using the materials provided. |
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Build Your Future Class: Financial Services Careers & Literacy – Contact Person- Ashley Rue
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Join us for a no-sew Christmas tree pillow craft inspired by those oh-so-delicious snack cake trees that everyone pines for! We’ll supply all the precut fabric, fun decorations, and hot glue guns (safely supervised), so you can create a cozy, cuddly pillow that’s almost good enough to eat—no calories included, but all the festive fun! Bring your holiday cheer and your best crafting spirit, and leave with a unique keepsake that’s sweeter than any snack cake. Plus, we’ll have tasty treats to keep your creativity glowing all afternoon! |
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