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Beginner Guitar

Beginner Guitar Lessons

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
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.

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, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

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

Teens Only Hangout

TEENS ONLY HANGOUT

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the large community room and hang out, that’s the plan!

Vanessa Riley

Live Online Author Talks:Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

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Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on th

Library Day

Take Your Child to the Library

All Day 2/7
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Bring the kids to the library and grab a cute reading sticker, an “I love to read” balloon, color your own bookmark to take home, and be one of the first to get the newly designed kids’ library card!

Valentine

DIY Y2K VALENTINE’S IN THE TEEN ROOM - WEEK OF VALENTINE’S 9TH-14TH

All Day 2/9
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grades 7th-12th can drop into the teen room anytime during the week of Valentine’s Day and make their own Y2K themed Valentine’s.

Valentine's Cooking Class

Valentines Cooking Science

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Learn about the science of cooking while we make heart shaped rice krispie treats that you can take home. Hands on experience with measuring volume and changes in states of matter.

Silent Book Club

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Literacy, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Silent Book Clubs are nationally recognized book clubs designed to take the pressure off reading, while still maintaining the feeling of a club.

Lindsey Stewart

Live Online Author Talks: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

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Feminist philosopher Dr.

An Affair to Remember

Classic Movie Night VALENTINE’S DATE EDITION: AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER (1957)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER (1957)

Bingo Night

Bingo Night

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

For all ages! Come and play Bingo to win prizes!

Play bingo, win prizes, and have fun!

Plushie Craft

PLUSHIE TAXIDERMY CRAFT NIGHT (SIGN UP REQUIRED!)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

ADULTS & TEENS ONLY

Tom Crouch

Live Online Author Talks:Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

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Tom D.

Kid's Movie Night

Kids Movie (Pokémon)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

This day marks 30 years since the Japanese release of the first Pokémon games Red and Green. What better way to celebrate than eating snacks and watching the movie.

Isaac Woodard

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: THE BLINDING OF ISAAC WOODARD (DOCUMENTARY)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

In 1946, Isaac Woodard, a Black army sergeant on his way home to South Carolina after serving in WWII, was pulled from a bus for arguing with the driver. The local chief of police savagely beat him, leaving him unconscious and permanently blind.

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Tween Story Hour

3:00pm–3:45pm
Tweens
Tween Book Club
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Tween Book Club

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

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
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.

LEGO Creator Night

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Workshop
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Workshop
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.

TEENS ONLY HANGOUT

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the large community room and hang out, that’s the plan!

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.

Tween Story Hour

3:00pm–3:45pm
Tweens
Tween Book Club
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Tween Book Club

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

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
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.

LEGO Creator Night

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children, Tweens
STEM, Workshop
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Workshop
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.

JU Kevil Story Club

9:30am–11:00am
Teens, Adults
Adult Book Club
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Book Club
Event Details:

 

After School Storytime

3:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens
Tween Book Club
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Tween Book Club

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!

DIY Y2K VALENTINE’S IN THE TEEN ROOM - WEEK OF VALENTINE’S 9TH-14TH

All Day
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grades 7th-12th can drop into the teen room anytime during the week of Valentine’s Day and make their own Y2K themed Valentine’s.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

LEGO Creator Night

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children, Tweens
STEM, Workshop
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Workshop
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.

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Literacy, Adult Book Club
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Literacy, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Silent Book Clubs are nationally recognized book clubs designed to take the pressure off reading, while still maintaining the feeling of a club.

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.

Classic Movie Night VALENTINE’S DATE EDITION: AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER (1957)

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER (1957)

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.

After School Storytime

3:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens
Tween Book Club
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Tween Book Club

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!

Presidents' Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

LEGO Creator Night

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children, Tweens
STEM, Workshop
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Workshop
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.

JU Kevil Story Club

9:30am–11:00am
Teens, Adults
Adult Book Club
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult Book Club
Event Details:

 

PLUSHIE TAXIDERMY CRAFT NIGHT (SIGN UP REQUIRED!)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

ADULTS & TEENS ONLY

Disclaimer(s)

No Show/ No Call

If you sign up for a craft program and you do not show up or call and make arrangements with staff then you forfeit your craft.

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.

After School Storytime

3:30pm–4:00pm
Tweens
Tween Book Club
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Tween Book Club

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!