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Guitar Lessons

Beginner Guitar Lessons- Ages 7+

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

Literary Conversations

Live Online Author Talks: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

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Encanto

Hispanic Heritage Month Movie: Encanto

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Sing, laugh, and cry to the beautiful story of the Madrigal family in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month.

 

Popcorn and drinks offered. 

Fall Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Faux Taxidermy

TEENS ONLY TAKE HOME CRAFT

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Fake insect, mounting board, glue & paint- you’ll get everything you need to create your own faux insect taxidermy.

Hobbit Quest

Hobbit Quest- Ages 5+

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Frodo and Bilbo’s birthdays with a Lord of the Rings themed quest. Fill your belly with a hobbit feast of fruits, veggies, cheeses and breads.

Stevens Puppets

Sleepy Hollow Marionette Performance

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Kick off spooky season with a classic story performed by marionettes with Stevens Puppets. Stay after the show to learn some more about the marionettes.

 

Literary Conversations

Live Online Author Talks: Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

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Literary Conversations

Live Online Author Talks: 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing
Event Details:

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Haunted Harvest

Haunted Harvest

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for our fifth annual HAUNTED HARVEST CELEBRATION! Enjoy all things Halloween, with crafts, candy, popcorn bar, costume contest, door prizes, scavenger hunt, Monster Trail (that you can vote on!) and much more!

The Exorcist

Classic Movie Night-THE EXORCIST (1973)

Tuesday, October 21, 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:

SCARY MOVIE EDITION

Join us for a classic movie, snacks and drinks provided!

THE EXORCIST (1973)

Rosemary's Baby

Classic Movie Night-ROSEMARY’S BABY (1968)

Tuesday, October 28, 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:

SCARY MOVIE EDITION

Join us for a classic movie! We will have snacks and drinks, with a Halloween theme!

ROSEMARY’S BABY (1968)

Literary Conversations

Live Online Author Talks:Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

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Filters
Age Group

PAINT BY NUMBER FOR ADULTS & TEENS

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

*MUST BE REGISTERED FOR EVENT* 25 seats 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.

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:

KNEE-KNOCK RISE
BY NATALIE BABBITT

Trading Card Game Night

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

TEENS ONLY TAKE HOME CRAFT

9:00am–8:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Fake insect, mounting board, glue & paint- you’ll get everything you need to create your own faux insect taxidermy.

Hobbit Quest- Ages 5+

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Frodo and Bilbo’s birthdays with a Lord of the Rings themed quest. Fill your belly with a hobbit feast of fruits, veggies, cheeses and breads.

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.

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!

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:

THE CANTERVILLE GHOST BY OSCAR WILDE

Live Online Author Talks: Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Book Discussion and Signing, Adult Book Club
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Register Here

Live Online Author Talks: 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Book Discussion and Signing
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing
Event Details:

Register Here

Haunted Harvest

4:00pm–7:00pm
Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for our fifth annual HAUNTED HARVEST CELEBRATION! Enjoy all things Halloween, with crafts, candy, popcorn bar, costume contest, door prizes, scavenger hunt, Monster Trail (that you can vote on!) and much more!

DIY HALLOWEEN GARLAND CRAFT

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

All supplies provided, create your own Halloween garland, make ghosts or witches, complete with their little hats. First come, first served, adults & teens only please- due to the nature of hot glue and sharp objects. 

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Adult Book Club
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.

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:

THE CANTERVILLE GHOST BY OSCAR WILDE

Classic Movie Night-THE EXORCIST (1973)

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:

SCARY MOVIE EDITION

Join us for a classic movie, snacks and drinks provided!

THE EXORCIST (1973)

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.

Classic Movie Night-ROSEMARY’S BABY (1968)

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:

SCARY MOVIE EDITION

Join us for a classic movie! We will have snacks and drinks, with a Halloween theme!

ROSEMARY’S BABY (1968)

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.

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Adult Book Club
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.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27–11/28
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Adult Book Club
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.

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
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