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Friends Spring Book Sale

Friends Spring Book Sale

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 7:00pm
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

Stress Free Coloring Hour

STRESS FREE & QUIET COLORING HOUR

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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

Miranda Cowley Heller

Live Online Author Talks: Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Register Here

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in he

The Magnificent Seven

Classic Movie Night: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (1960)

Thursday, April 23, 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:

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (1960)

Bingo Night

Bingo Night

Tuesday, April 28, 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!

Brave

Kid’s Movie: Brave

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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!

Jason Reynolds

Live Online Author Talks: On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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

Lego Derby Flyer

LEGO Pinewood Derby (PICKUP CAR)

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
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.

May the 4th Be With You FLyer

May the 4th be with You: Star Wars Celebration

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Marjan Kamali

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

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

Register Here

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

Hair Claw Craft Flyer

HAIR CLAW CLIP CHARMS CRAFT

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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

Dr. Vivienne Ming

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

Tuesday, May 12, 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 timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad sc

Silent Book Club Flyer

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, May 12, 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.

Beginner Guitar Lessons FLyer

Beginner Guitar Lessons

Monday, May 18, 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.

Nir Eyal

Live Online Author Talks: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal

Tuesday, May 19, 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

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief?

Backyard Bingo Flyer

LIBRARY BACKYARD BINGO

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Garden Area/Story Walk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy some fresh air and appreciate the small slices of nature around you! Grab a bingo card
in the hallway beside the garden entrance and walk the story trail and library grounds. Your

Elizabeth Lim

Live Online Author Talks: Dangerous Magic, Enchanting Romance, and Painting the Future with Elizabeth Lim

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Register Here

Inspired by the classic, romantic tale of Beauty and the Beast, bestselling author Elizabeth Lim features a cursed dragon lord and

Bingo Night Flyer

Bingo Night

Tuesday, May 26, 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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Beginner Guitar Lessons

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens
Workshop
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.

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.

Live Online Author Talks: Reshape Your Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal

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

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief?

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.

LIBRARY BACKYARD BINGO

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Garden Area/Story Walk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy some fresh air and appreciate the small slices of nature around you! Grab a bingo card
in the hallway beside the garden entrance and walk the story trail and library grounds. Your

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!

Live Online Author Talks: Dangerous Magic, Enchanting Romance, and Painting the Future with Elizabeth Lim

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

Register Here

Inspired by the classic, romantic tale of Beauty and the Beast, bestselling author Elizabeth Lim features a cursed dragon lord and

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 PARENT TRAP (1961)

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 PARENT TRAP (1961)

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.

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.

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!

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.

Bingo Night

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Gaming
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!

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.

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.

Kids Movie: A Bug’s Life

4:00pm–5:45pm
Children
Movie
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

A colony of ants, led by the elderly Queen and her daughter Princess Atta, lives in the middle of a seasonally dry creekbed on a small hill known as "Ant Island".

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.

Infant Hour- Ages 0-2

10:00am–11:00am
Babies
Storytime
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small 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.

After School Storytime

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

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

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!

SUMMER READING KICK START PARTY FOR ADULTS & TEENS

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

Build an ice cream sundae, grab your paper reading log early, and have fun breaking geodes,
digging for gemstones, dinosaur eggs, and faux fossils. Ice cream served while supplies last!
For adults and teens only, 7th grade and up.

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.

LEGO Pinewood Derby

1:00pm–2:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children
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.

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.

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

Children's Summer Reading Program: Bright Star Theater Dino Academy Play

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies, Children
Literacy, Summer Reading Program
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Literacy, Summer Reading Program

Children's Summer Reading Program: Bright Star Theater Dino Academy Play

1:00pm–2:00pm
Babies, Children
Literacy, Summer Reading Program
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Literacy, Summer Reading Program

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!