Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Raul the Third

Online Author Talks: Drawing Your World with Raúl The Third (PK-2nd Grade)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Grab your drawing supplies and get ready to draw along with author and illustrator Raúl The Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos!

Marie Lu

Online Author Talks: Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth.

Rex Ogle

Online Author Talks: Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th-8th Grade)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Award-winning author Rex Ogle will talk to viewers about his struggles navigating sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch, the story of Rex’s first semester of sixth grade and the difficulties of being a free lunch kid in

Pria Anand

Online Author Talk: On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Neurologist and author Pria Anand will tell us about her new book The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains in an exciting online conversation that will examine the relationship between stories and

Haunted Harvest

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

Celebrate Halloween with us at our annual Haunted Harvest! There will be games, crafts, halloween costume contests, and free food!

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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.

School’s Out Stories

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Story Time for school age kids. Fight the summer slide with stories and book discussion, plus games and activities to reinforce learning. 

INSECT HOTEL/TOAD ABODE CRAFT

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

ADULTS & TEENS ONLY

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.

Join us for an hour of socialization and enrichment for children up to 2 years old.  Snacks, stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

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.

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

3:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
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.

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.

Genealogy Meeting

5:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Genealogy

Classic Movie Night-GILDA (1946)

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:

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

JULY’S MOVIE: GILDA (1946)

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.

Mayfield Middle School Mental Health Meeting

10:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Study Room Right
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting with client

Mayfield Middle School Mental Health Meeting

1:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Study Room Right
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting with client

American Red Cross Blood Drive

11:00am–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

American Red Cross Blood Drive. Give blood, save a life.

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SkillRise 270 Strategic Planning Session

12:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Advisory board strategic planning session.

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.

School’s Out Stories

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Story Time for school age kids. Fight the summer slide with stories and book discussion, plus games and activities to reinforce learning. 

Online Author Talks: Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth.

Dog Man Days of Summer

3:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Munch on some puppy chow and enjoy a supa afternoon of Dog Man activities like reader’s theater, temporary tattoos, comic book creating, and more.

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.

Join us for an hour of socialization and enrichment for children up to 2 years old.  Snacks, stories, songs, activities, and crafts.

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.

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!

Piecemakers

9:00am–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Piecemakers

LEGO Creator Night

3:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
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.

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.

MOCKTAILS & EVENING READING

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It’s time to schedule some reading! Grab a mocktail, win a new book to keep for yourself, and pick a reading spot indoors where there’s air conditioning and get in some much needed relaxation time!

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.

Animal Shelter

5:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Fireplace Room
Purpose of Meeting

meeting

Bible Study

6:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Bible Study

Mayfield Middle School Mental Health Meeting

12:30pm–1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Study Room Right
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting with client