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Infant Hour

Infant Hour- Ages 0-2

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Babies

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

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

Trading Card

Trading Card Game Night

Friday, September 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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!

Silent Book Club

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, September 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:

Join us for our official first meeting of GCPL’S Silent Book Club! SBC’s are nationally recognized book clubs designed to take the pressure off reading, while still maintaining the feeling of a club.

Literary Conversations

Live Online Author Talks: Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing, Adult Book Club

Event Details:

The lodger

Classic Movie Night-THE LODGER (1944)

Thursday, September 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:

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

The Lodger (1944) Starring Merle Oberon

Guitar Lessons

Beginner Guitar Lessons- Ages 7+

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Small Community Room

Age Group: Children

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.

Paint by Numbers

PAINT BY NUMBER FOR ADULTS & TEENS

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Open

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

*MUST BE REGISTERED FOR EVENT* 25 seats only.

Literary Conversations

Live Online Author Talks: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell with Author Gabe Henry

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing, Adult Book Club

Event Details:

Encanto

Hispanic Heritage Month Movie: Encanto

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Sing, laugh, and cry to the beautiful story of the Madrigal family in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month.

Popcorn and drinks offered.

Fall Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Small Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Other

Faux Taxidermy

TEENS ONLY TAKE HOME CRAFT

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Fake insect, mounting board, glue & paint- you’ll get everything you need to create your own faux insect taxidermy.

Hobbit Quest

Hobbit Quest- Ages 5+

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Children, Teens

Event Details:

Celebrate Frodo and Bilbo’s birthdays with a Lord of the Rings themed quest. Fill your belly with a hobbit feast of fruits, veggies, cheeses and breads.

Stevens Puppets

Sleepy Hollow Marionette Performance

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

Kick off spooky season with a classic story performed by marionettes with Stevens Puppets. Stay after the show to learn some more about the marionettes.

Literary Conversations

Live Online Author Talks: Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States with Smithsonian Educators

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing, Adult Book Club

Event Details:

Literary Conversations

Live Online Author Talks: 10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy with Leigh Bardugo

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing

Event Details:

Haunted Harvest

Haunted Harvest

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Event Details:

Join us for our fifth annual HAUNTED HARVEST CELEBRATION! Enjoy all things Halloween, with crafts, candy, popcorn bar, costume contest, door prizes, scavenger hunt, Monster Trail (that you can vote on!) and much more!

The Exorcist

Classic Movie Night-THE EXORCIST (1973)

Tuesday, October 21, 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:

SCARY MOVIE EDITION

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

THE EXORCIST (1973)

Rosemary's Baby

Classic Movie Night-ROSEMARY’S BABY (1968)

Tuesday, October 28, 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:

SCARY MOVIE EDITION

Join us for a classic movie! We will have snacks and drinks, with a Halloween theme!

ROSEMARY’S BABY (1968)

Literary Conversations

Live Online Author Talks:Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons with Historical Fiction Queen Philippa Gregory

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing, Adult Book Club

Event Details:

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10 am			Reservation Depositions of parties to a lawsuit 10:00am–1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Fireplace Room Purpose of Meeting Conduct depositions of parties to a lawsuit in Graves County Circuit Court.		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 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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5 pm		Reservation 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	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Classic Movie Night-THE EXORCIST (1973) 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Movie This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Movie Event Details: SCARY MOVIE EDITION Join us for a classic movie, snacks and drinks provided! THE EXORCIST (1973) 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.
6 pm		Reservation 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			Reservation Sons of Confederate Veterans Tilgham-Beauregard Camp 1460 6:30pm–7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Small Community Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly organization meetings