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Kid’s Movie: Brave

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

The Pixar animated film about Merida, a headstrong Scottish princess who defies age-old customs to control her own destiny, inadvertently unleashing chaos. Free drinks and snacks!

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Register Here

Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–a

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

LEGO Pinewood Derby (PICKUP CAR)

9:00am–8:00pm
Children, Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Cars available: May 1st

Race Day: May 30th

Pick up a lego derby car chassis from the front desk and build your Lego car following the guidelines. Then meet at the library on the 30th to race your cars.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Circulation Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed every year since 1949 to reduce stigma
and provide support for a wide range of conditions. Check out our display beside the

This event is in the "Babies" group

Infant Hour- Ages 0-2

10:00am–11:00am
Babies
Storytime
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.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

After School Storytime

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
Event Details:

Story Time for older kids. Snacks, stories, games, crafts and activities.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

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!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

May the 4th be with You: Star Wars Celebration

4:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you as we celebrate Star Wars with an hour of activities and snacks. Use the force to blow up the Death Star with a paper airplane. Train your Jedi skills with pool noodle light saber keepy uppy.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

JU Kevil Story Club

9:30am–11:00am
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:

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!

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Live Online Author Talks: On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali

6:00pm–7:00pm
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:

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Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of he

This event is in the "Babies" group

Infant Hour- Ages 0-2

10:00am–11:00am
Babies
Storytime
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.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

After School Storytime

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
Event Details:

Story Time for older kids. Snacks, stories, games, crafts and activities.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

HAIR CLAW CLIP CHARMS 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:

Beads, string, clasps, and claw clips will all be provided. Create the viral claw clip charms to
put some whimsy on your warm weather updos. Each crafter will get one claw clip, or feel free

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Live Online Author Talks: How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming

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 timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad sc

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

LEGO Creator Night

4:00pm–4:45pm
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Infant Hour- Ages 0-2

10:00am–11:00am
Babies
Storytime
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.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

After School Storytime

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
Event Details:

Story Time for older kids. Snacks, stories, games, crafts and activities.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

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