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Junk Journals

JUNK JOURNALING

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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:

Learn how to junk journal with items you gather throughout life (receipts, stickers, memorabilia, ribbon, anything!) as well as curated items you want to fit a “vibe”- you’ll get everything you need, a journal, and choose from a ton of decorations

Wright Brothers

Wright Brothers Celebration

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Presentation, Technology Class, Other
Event Details:

Learn about the Wright Brothers and their fantastic first powered flight. Then see it in action with a flying RC plane. End the night with a turn behind the stick and try to fly the Wright Flyer in a flight simulator. 

Rise of the Guardians

Kid’s Movie: Rise of the Guardians

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

When the evil boogeyman Pitch threatens to take over the world, it's up to our beloved heroes, the legendary guardians- Jack Frost, the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, and the Tooth Fairy-  to protect the hopes and dreams of all children

Bingo Night

Bingo Night

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Play bingo, win prizes, and have fun!

David Brooks

Live Online Author Talks:The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Register Here

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: T

Julia Hotz

Live Online Author Talks: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Register Here

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cur

The Big Sleep

Classic Movie Night: THE BIG SLEEP (1946)

Thursday, January 22, 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 BIG SLEEP (1946)

WITH HUMPHREY BOGART AND LAUREN BACALL

Liz Moore

Live Online Author Talks: Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

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We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestselle

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Lighthouse Board Meeting

3:30pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Board Meetings

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.

New Year's Eve

1:00pm–5:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

ADULT JANUARY READING CHALLENGE

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

ENTIRE MONTH OF JANUARY!

Read five books in the month of January and earn a mini book lover kit! Reading logs will be available at the front desk or online. Adults only.

Night Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Book Club

Bible Study

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

Bible Study

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!

Alzheimer's Meeting

1:00pm–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Alzheimer's Meeting

kynect

10:30am–12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Lobby
Purpose of Meeting

inform public of kynect health insurance state marketplace and medicaid

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

Blood drive for the American Red Cross.

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Homemaker's book club

12:30pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Book club

Graves County Genealogy Society 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

KEEPSAKE MEMORY (CIGAR) BOX 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:

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE, LIMITED NUMBER OF BOXES.

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.

Bible Study

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

Bible Study

Live Online Author Talks:The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks

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

Register Here

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: T

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

5:30pm–7:00pm
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:

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.

Graves Co Democratic Exec Committee

5:00pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Organization

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

NAACP Group

10:00am–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

Live Online Author Talks: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz

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

Register Here

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cur

CASA

5:30pm–6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting