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Cozy Christmas

GCPL’S COZY CHRISTMAS

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Other
Event Details:

Walk the story trail, view the lights, enjoy finger foods & hot chocolate, meet Santa, listen to live music, grab a festive photo in the photobooth, and create your own handmade Christmas cards!

Silent book club

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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)!

It Happened on 5th Ave

Classic Movie Night (CHRISTMAS EDITION): IT HAPPENED ON 5TH AVENUE (1947)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

IT HAPPENED ON 5TH AVENUE (1947)

Gingerbread House

Let’s Make Gingerbread Houses

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration Required (max 15 families)

Junk Journals

JUNK JOURNALING

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Learn how to junk journal with items you gather throughout life (receipts, stickers, memorabilia, ribbon, anything!) as well as curated items you want to fit a “vibe”- you’ll get everything you need, a journal, and choose from a ton of decorations

Wright Brothers

Wright Brothers Celebration

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class, Other
Event Details:

Learn about the Wright Brothers and their fantastic first powered flight. Then see it in action with a flying RC plane. End the night with a turn behind the stick and try to fly the Wright Flyer in a flight simulator. 

Rise of the Guardians

Kid’s Movie: Rise of the Guardians

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

When the evil boogeyman Pitch threatens to take over the world, it's up to our beloved heroes, the legendary guardians- Jack Frost, the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, and the Tooth Fairy-  to protect the hopes and dreams of all children

Bingo Night

Bingo Night

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Play bingo, win prizes, and have fun!

David Brooks

Live Online Author Talks:The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Register Here

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: T

Julia Hotz

Live Online Author Talks: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Register Here

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cur

Liz Moore

Live Online Author Talks: Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Register Here

We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestselle

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Trading Card Game Night

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Gaming
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!

Beginner Guitar Lessons- Ages 7+

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
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.

Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
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.

Trading Card Game Night

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Gaming
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Fireplace 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!

Wright Brothers Celebration

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Presentation, Technology Class, Other
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class, Other
Event Details:

Learn about the Wright Brothers and their fantastic first powered flight. Then see it in action with a flying RC plane. End the night with a turn behind the stick and try to fly the Wright Flyer in a flight simulator. 

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.

Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
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.

Trading Card Game Night

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Gaming
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!

Kid’s Movie: Rise of the Guardians

3:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Everyone
Movie
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

When the evil boogeyman Pitch threatens to take over the world, it's up to our beloved heroes, the legendary guardians- Jack Frost, the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, and the Tooth Fairy-  to protect the hopes and dreams of all children

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.

Beginner Guitar Lessons- Ages 7+

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large 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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

Trading Card Game Night

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Gaming
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!

New Year's Eve

1:00pm–5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

Presidents' Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

Good Friday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library