Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Emerita Valerie Neal

Live Online Author Talks: On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

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Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithson

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

The Easter Bunny wanted to practice hiding eggs before Easter, so they hid eggs all over  the Children’s Area of the library! Can you help us find them all? After you fill your basket, take a picture with an Easter backdrop!

Beginner Guitar

Beginner Guitar Lessons

Monday, April 6, 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.

Teens Only Hangout

TEENS ONLY HANGOUT

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

Hang out in the large community room where we will have snacks, crafts, board games,
coloring pages, and YouTube on the projector screen. Low pressure environment where you

Victorian Letter Craft

VICTORIAN LETTER LOCKING PAPER CRAFT

Monday, April 13, 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:

Learn to make your own folded and “locked” letter in the same style as the Victorians made.
Follow the template or start from scratch with old parchment style paper. Decorate it with

Silent Book Club

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, April 14, 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:

Silent Book Clubs are nationally recognized book clubs designed to take the pressure off reading, while still maintaining the feeling of a club.

Brad Taylor

Live Online Author Talks: On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

Tuesday, April 14, 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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Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that r

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:

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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:

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Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–a

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Take Down of Friends Book Sale

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

Break the Cycle, DV Education, Module 2 of 2

9:30am–11:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Fireplace Room
Purpose of Meeting

If you have experienced intimate partner violence and are looking for domestic violence education, you are invited to any of our domestic violence education groups.

DSMES - Graves County Health Department

9:30am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

We will be hosting a group class focused on the management of Diabetes for adults. It is a 3 week series.

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

Spirit Week- Patterns Day

9:00am–5:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Circulation Desk
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

National Library Week!

Celebrate with us, checkout a book while wearing a patterned outfit, and win a prize!  You'll get to see staff participating as well, for fun and laughs!

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

1:00pm–1:00pm
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

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

Mayfield Electric & Water Systems

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

Meeting

Spirit Week- Hat Day

9:00am–8:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Circulation Desk
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

National Library Week!

Celebrate with us, checkout a book while wearing a hat, and win a prize!  You'll get to see staff participating as well, for fun and laughs!

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.

Sons of the Confederacy

6:15pm–7:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Meeting

Spirit Week- 70's Day

9:00am–8:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Circulation Desk
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

National Library Week!

Celebrate with us, checkout a book while wearing a 70's outfit, and win a prize!  You'll get to see staff participating as well, for fun and laughs!

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.

YMCA

11:30am–1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Training for staff

After School Storytime

3:30pm–4:00pm
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

4:15pm–5:15pm
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!

YMCA

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

Training for staff

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

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.

Piecemakers

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

Piecemakers

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

GC Head Start Preschool Registration

9:00am–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

We typically use your large community room for our preschool registration. We will meet with families of preschool aged children to register them for the upcoming school year.

DSMES - Graves County Health Department

9:30am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Small Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

We will be hosting a group class focused on the management of Diabetes for adults. It is a 3 week series.