Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Dr. Seuss Birthday

Dr. Seuss Birthday Minigolf

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Oh the places you will go…when you visit the library! March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday, and to celebrate this beloved children’s author, we are having a 3 hole Suess themed minigolf experience.

Michael Perry

Live Online Author Talks: Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry

Wednesday, March 4, 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 in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates t

Silent Book Club

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

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

*IN THE LARGE COMMUNITY ROOM FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH*
Silent Book Clubs are nationally recognized book clubs designed to take the pressure off reading,

Sing

Kids’ Movie: Sing

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

A koala impresario stages a gala singing competition in order to save his theater, and the contest attracts the attention of such musically inclined animals as a harried mom pig, a teenage gorilla, a shy elephant and a punk porcupine.

Kate Quinn

Live Online Author Talks: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn

Thursday, March 12, 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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You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral

Retro 90's Party

WHATEVER FOREVER: THE ULTIMATE 1990S RETRO PARTY

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Formal Party
Event Details:

*ADULTS & TEENS ONLY* Think about The Spice Girls, Troll dolls and Furbies, The Fresh Prince of Bel
Air, Nirvana, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Twin Peaks, NSYNC, Dunkaroos and Gushers snacks. . . stir all

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:

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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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Set Up for Friends Book Sale

04/14/2026 @ 9:00am–04/16/2026 @ 8:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room

LEGO Creator Night

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Tweens
STEM, Workshop
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Fireplace 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: 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!

Story Time

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
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.

Friends Spring Book Sale

9:00am–7:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Browse our Friends of the Library book sale where proceeds help purchase library items.

HARDBACKS $2

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.

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!

Friends Spring Book Sale

9:00am–3:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Browse our Friends of the Library book sale where proceeds help purchase library items.

HARDBACKS $2

Friends Spring Book Sale

9:00am–8:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Program Type: Other

Take Down of Friends Book Sale

9:00am–8:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

LEGO Creator Night

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Tweens
STEM, Workshop
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Fireplace 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.

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.

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.

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!

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

LEGO Creator Night

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens
STEM, Workshop
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small 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.