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Learn Morse Code

Learn Morse Code

All Day 1/9
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM, Other
Event Details:

Learn about the nearly 200 year old code still used today. And practice on an actual morse code key.

Kid Inventors Day

Kid Inventors Day (Marshmallow Catapult Competition)

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming, STEM
Event Details:

Put your inventing skills to the test and build a catapult to launch marshmallows. We supply materials, you supply the brainpower. Use Lego, popsicle sticks, cardboard, rubberbands, and more. 45 minutes to build, then 15 min. to compete.

Guitar Lessons

Beginner Guitar Lessons

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
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.

Cigar Box Craft

KEEPSAKE MEMORY (CIGAR) BOX CRAFT

Monday, January 12, 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:

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE, LIMITED NUMBER OF BOXES.

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, 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

Silent Book Club

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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.

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, 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

Winnie the Pooh

Winnie the Pooh Celebration

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Event Details:

Celebrate the birthday of the creator of Winie the Pooh, A. A. Milne. Watch the 2011 movie Winnie the Pooh while you make a honey playdough.

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

Beginner Guitar

Beginner Guitar Lessons

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
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.

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, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

Register Here

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

Teens Only Hangout

TEENS ONLY HANGOUT

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the large community room and hang out, that’s the plan!

An Affair to Remember

Classic Movie Night VALENTINE’S DATE EDITION: AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER (1957)

Thursday, February 12, 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:

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER (1957)

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Age Group

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

Book Club Meeting

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

Book Club

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Graves County Public Library

Employee Co. Training

9:00am–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Employee training meeting

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

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

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

LEGO Creator Night

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Workshop
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: 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.

Winnie the Pooh Celebration

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

Celebrate the birthday of the creator of Winie the Pooh, A. A. Milne. Watch the 2011 movie Winnie the Pooh while you make a honey playdough.

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.

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

Employee Co. Training

9:00am–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Employee Co Training

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!

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 BIG SLEEP (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:

THE BIG SLEEP (1946)

WITH HUMPHREY BOGART AND LAUREN BACALL

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.

Tween Story Hour

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

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!

Dnd

1:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Dnd

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

Lighthouse Board Meeting

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

Board meeting

Beginner Guitar Lessons

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
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.

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

LEGO Creator Night

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Workshop
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: 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.

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.

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

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:

Register Here

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