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Secret Book Search

Secret Book Search

All Day 10/27 - 10/31
Children's Area at Graves County Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Some books have secrets hidden in their pages. Secrets that lead you to treasure. Can you figure out the riddles and hunt down the secret treasure stash at the end?

 

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Some books have secrets hidden in their pages. Secrets that lead you to treasure. Can you figure out the riddles and hunt down the secret treasure stash at the end?

 

Infant Hour

Infant Hour- Ages 0-2

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Storytime:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun filled storytimes. We provide stories, crafts, and food.

Join us for an hour of socialization and enrichment for children up to 2 years old.  Snacks, stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun filled storytimes. We provide stories, crafts, and food.

Join us for an hour of socialization and enrichment for children up to 2 years old.  Snacks, stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Trading Card

Trading Card Game Night

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Learn and play popular Trading Card Games like Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana, Munchkin and more! Decks will be provided, or bring your own and challenge other trainers, duelists, and players!

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Learn and play popular Trading Card Games like Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana, Munchkin and more! Decks will be provided, or bring your own and challenge other trainers, duelists, and players!

Dino Hunt

Dino Hunt-Entire Month

All Day
Circulation Desk at Graves County Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Use your library knowledge to find the dinos hiding in the library and collect prizes when you find them all.

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Circulation Desk
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Use your library knowledge to find the dinos hiding in the library and collect prizes when you find them all.

Reading Challenge

Children’s Book Week Reading Challenge

All Day 11/3 - 11/7
Children's Area at Graves County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate Children’s Book Week by reading 5 books about dinosaurs, and collect 5 dinosaur prizes. Start by picking up your reading tracker at the front desk, then record your progress and collect your prizes as you read about dinos.

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Celebrate Children’s Book Week by reading 5 books about dinosaurs, and collect 5 dinosaur prizes. Start by picking up your reading tracker at the front desk, then record your progress and collect your prizes as you read about dinos.

Guitar Lessons

Beginner Guitar Lessons- Ages 7+

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Small Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Learn the basics of the guitar and begin your musical journey. Learn the parts of the guitar, how to care for the instrument, and of course how to play. Best for beginners or as a refresher for those who haven’t played in a while.

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the guitar and begin your musical journey. Learn the parts of the guitar, how to care for the instrument, and of course how to play. Best for beginners or as a refresher for those who haven’t played in a while.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Teen Program

Library policy states that a minor over the age of 12 is allowed to be at the library without an adult. Library staff is not responsible chaperoning teens 12 and older outside of actual program space.

Teacher's Pet

Classic Movie Night-TEACHER’S PET (1958)

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Gruff city editor chases journalism instructor. Starring Clark Gable and Doris Day. Rating; N/A.

Snacks & drinks provided!

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Gruff city editor chases journalism instructor. Starring Clark Gable and Doris Day. Rating; N/A.

Snacks & drinks provided!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Teen Program

Library policy states that a minor over the age of 12 is allowed to be at the library without an adult. Library staff is not responsible chaperoning teens 12 and older outside of actual program space.

Night Book Club

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Small Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Book Club

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Book Club

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Large Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Blood drive for the American Red Cross.Register here

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Blood drive for the American Red Cross.

Register here

Lego Night

LEGO Creator Night

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Small Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone

All ages welcome

Let imaginations run wild with a bucket of LEGO! Children and their families are invited to create and play for an hour of fun. Finished creations will be displayed in the library for the rest of the week. 

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

All ages welcome

Let imaginations run wild with a bucket of LEGO! Children and their families are invited to create and play for an hour of fun. Finished creations will be displayed in the library for the rest of the week. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Teen Program

Library policy states that a minor over the age of 12 is allowed to be at the library without an adult. Library staff is not responsible chaperoning teens 12 and older outside of actual program space.

Little House in the Big Woods

JU Kevil Story Club

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Large Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

LITTLE HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Book Club
Event Details:

LITTLE HOUSE IN THE BIG WOODS

Purchase Area Mental Health and Aging Coalition

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 9:45am - 11:00am
Small Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Regular meeting of committee members to plan events and discuss community resources

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Regular meeting of committee members to plan events and discuss community resources

Alzheimer's Meeting

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Alzheimer's Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Alzheimer's Meeting

Literary Conversations

Author Talks: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity with Award-Winning Journalist Joseph Lee

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Register Here

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Register Here

Story Time

Story Time

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Storytime:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun filled storytimes. We provide stories, crafts, and food.

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun filled storytimes. We provide stories, crafts, and food.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Graves County Preschool Science Night

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Families to come together and do science experiments together.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Families to come together and do science experiments together.

Infant Hour

Infant Hour- Ages 0-2

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Storytime:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun filled storytimes. We provide stories, crafts, and food.

Join us for an hour of socialization and enrichment for children up to 2 years old.  Snacks, stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Help your child learn important pre-literacy skills with our fun filled storytimes. We provide stories, crafts, and food.

Join us for an hour of socialization and enrichment for children up to 2 years old.  Snacks, stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Trading Card

Trading Card Game Night

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Learn and play popular Trading Card Games like Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana, Munchkin and more! Decks will be provided, or bring your own and challenge other trainers, duelists, and players!

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Learn and play popular Trading Card Games like Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana, Munchkin and more! Decks will be provided, or bring your own and challenge other trainers, duelists, and players!

Land Before Time

Kid’s Movie: The Land Before Time

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Large Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everyone

The animated adventure that introduces us to Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Ducky and Petrie, and follows them on an exciting quest to find the legendary Great Valley.

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

The animated adventure that introduces us to Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Ducky and Petrie, and follows them on an exciting quest to find the legendary Great Valley.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Teen Program

Library policy states that a minor over the age of 12 is allowed to be at the library without an adult. Library staff is not responsible chaperoning teens 12 and older outside of actual program space.

Genealogy Meeting

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Small Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Genealogy

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Genealogy

Lego Night

LEGO Creator Night

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone

All ages welcome

Let imaginations run wild with a bucket of LEGO! Children and their families are invited to create and play for an hour of fun. Finished creations will be displayed in the library for the rest of the week. 

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

All ages welcome

Let imaginations run wild with a bucket of LEGO! Children and their families are invited to create and play for an hour of fun. Finished creations will be displayed in the library for the rest of the week. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Teen Program

Library policy states that a minor over the age of 12 is allowed to be at the library without an adult. Library staff is not responsible chaperoning teens 12 and older outside of actual program space.

Book Club

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Small Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Silent Book Club’s are nationally recognized book clubs designed to take the pressure off reading, while still maintaining the feeling of a club. There’s no reading assignments and no discussion questions (unless you WANT to discuss with others)!

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Silent Book Club’s are nationally recognized book clubs designed to take the pressure off reading, while still maintaining the feeling of a club. There’s no reading assignments and no discussion questions (unless you WANT to discuss with others)!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Senior Tech

SENIOR TECH “HOW TO USE YOUR IPHONE”

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Community Room at Graves County Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a question and answer session for seniors (or anyone curious!) on how to use your iPhone. We will split into groups based on questions and the adult programming librarian will try to address the most prevalent. 

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Join us for a question and answer session for seniors (or anyone curious!) on how to use your iPhone. We will split into groups based on questions and the adult programming librarian will try to address the most prevalent. 

Free Life Design Workshop

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Fireplace Room at Graves County Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This will be a free life design workshop for high school students. Helping them to define their goals and plan their futures after high school.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Fireplace Room
Purpose of Meeting

This will be a free life design workshop for high school students. Helping them to define their goals and plan their futures after high school.