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Beginner Guitar

Beginner Guitar Lessons

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Workshop
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.

Shoshana Walter and Barbara Kingsolver

Live Online Author Talks: America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter

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

Register Here

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbar

Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte

Classic Movie Night: HUSH HUSH, SWEET CHARLOTTE (1964)

Thursday, March 26, 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:

A faded Southern belle with a horrible secret in her past goes to the brink of insanity following the
arrival of her seemingly sweet-tempered cousin after spending years as a recluse in her decaying

Kate Messner

Live Online Author Talks: Explore Secret Worlds in the Earth, Sea, and Sky with Kate Messner

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

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Join us for an enchanting and educational discussion with bestselling author Kate Messner as we delve into her Over and Under

Crayon Craft

Make Your Own Crayons

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring in your broken crayons and small nubs to melt down into whole new crayons! Craft crayons of all sorts. From simple squares and triangles, to unicorns, cars, and even dinosaur fingers! 

Bingo Night

Bingo Night

Tuesday, March 31, 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!

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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:

This program is for adults who have developmental challenges. The adult program librarian will read
a few chapters of the current book and do a craft/activity fitting with the book! Anyone is welcome to

Live Online Author Talks: America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter

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

Register Here

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbar

Classic Movie Night: HUSH HUSH, SWEET CHARLOTTE (1964)

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:

A faded Southern belle with a horrible secret in her past goes to the brink of insanity following the
arrival of her seemingly sweet-tempered cousin after spending years as a recluse in her decaying

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.

Live Online Author Talks: Explore Secret Worlds in the Earth, Sea, and Sky with Kate Messner

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Adults
Book Discussion, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Register Here

Join us for an enchanting and educational discussion with bestselling author Kate Messner as we delve into her Over and Under

Lunch Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Adult Book Club
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Monthly Book Club Meeting

ADULT & TEEN READING CHALLENGE - ALL MONTH OF APRIL

All Day
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Circulation Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Read five books in the month of April to earn a goodie bag reward. Paper reading logs will be
available at the circulation desk, or you may screenshot the reading log online and fill it in!

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:

This program is for adults who have physical, mental and/or developmental disabilities.  The adult program librarian will read a few chapters of the current book selection and do a craft or an activity fitting with the book theme!

Good Friday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

Night Book Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Adult Book Club
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Monthly Book Club Meeting

VICTORIAN LETTER LOCKING PAPER 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:

Learn to make your own folded and “locked” letter in the same style as the Victorians made.
Follow the template or start from scratch with old parchment style paper. Decorate it with

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.

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Literacy, Adult Book Club
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large 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.

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:

This program is for adults who have physical, mental and/or developmental disabilities.  The adult program librarian will read a few chapters of the current book selection and do a craft or an activity fitting with the book theme!

STRESS FREE & QUIET COLORING HOUR

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:

*Adults & teens only* Join us for a quiet hour of coloring, plenty of coloring sheets and
supplies will be provided. Please mute your phone and devices during the quiet hour, we will

Classic Movie Night: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (1960)

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:

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (1960)

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.

Lunch Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Adult Book Club
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Monthly Book Club Meeting

Night Book Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Adult Book Club
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Monthly Book Club Meeting

Lunch Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Adult Book Club
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Monthly Book Club Meeting

Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

Night Book Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Adult Book Club
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Monthly Book Club Meeting

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:

This program is for adults who have physical, mental and/or developmental disabilities.  The adult program librarian will read a few chapters of the current book selection and do a craft or an activity fitting with the book theme!

THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF MOONSHINE BETWEEN THE RIVERS WITH CARL FEAGANS

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Presentation
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation with Carl Feagans, professional archaeologist for the United States Forest
Service in our very own Land Between the Lakes. Carl Feagans will lead us through the history of alcohol

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.

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:

SUMMER READING EDITION: DINOSAUR MOCKTAILS & OPEN GARDEN READING!

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.

AMATEUR RELIC HUNTING: FINDING HISTORY IN UNEXPECTED PLACES WITH KASSIDY COBB OF HISTORY FOR THE AGES

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Presentation
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Kassidy Cobb returns for another fascinating presentation on how to discover your own relics, as well as
her own experiences in the hunt for them. She has uncovered; two Civil War bullets, early twentieth

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.

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:

This program is for adults who have physical, mental and/or developmental disabilities.  The adult program librarian will read a few chapters of the current book selection and do a craft or an activity fitting with the book theme!