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Sue Hicenbergs

Live Online Author Talks: Scheming Wives and High-Stakes Hilarity with Author Sue Hincenbergs

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:00pm

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club

Event Details:

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JU Kevil

JU Kevil Story Club

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Adult Book Club

Event Details:

Cozy Christmas

GCPL’S COZY CHRISTMAS

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Other

Event Details:

Walk the story trail, view the lights, enjoy finger foods & hot chocolate, meet Santa, listen to live music, grab a festive photo in the photobooth, and create your own handmade Christmas cards!

Silent book club

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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 Club’s are nationally recognized book clubs designed to take the pressure off reading, while still maintaining the feeling of a club. There’s no reading assignments and no discussion questions (unless you WANT to discuss with others)!

It Happened on 5th Ave

Classic Movie Night (CHRISTMAS EDITION): IT HAPPENED ON 5TH AVENUE (1947)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

IT HAPPENED ON 5TH AVENUE (1947)

Gingerbread House

Let’s Make Gingerbread Houses

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Open

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Registration Required (max 15 families)

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:

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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:

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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

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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9 am				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group JU Kevil Story Club 9:30am–11:00am Teens, Adults Adult Book Club This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 persons who have physical, mental and/or developmental disabilities. Librarian will read a couple of chapters of the current book selection and do a craft fitting with the book theme!
10 am					This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Story Time 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Children Storytime This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Lunch Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Adult Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Small Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Book Club Event Details: Come join our monthly evening book club. It is a different book each month which you can pick up at the front desk!
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4 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group Bingo Night 4:00pm–5:00pm Everyone Gaming This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Gaming For all ages! Come and play Bingo to win prizes! 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.