Week Calendar

Featured Events

Literary Conversations

Author Talks: The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time with Novelist Amanda Peters

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

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Infant Hour

Infant Hour- Ages 0-2

Friday, November 14, 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, November 14, 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!

Beginner Guitar

Beginner Guitar Lessons- Ages 7+

Monday, November 17, 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.

Holiday Sign

REVERSIBLE HOLIDAY SIGN CRAFT

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate both sides of your wooden sign (Thanksgiving on one, Christmas on the other- ex. pumpkin on one side, ornament on the other!) so that all you have to do is flip it over at the appropriate time!

Literary Conversations

Author Talks: Unlock the Secret Language of Connection with Supercommunicator Charles Duhigg

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club
Event Details:

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Story Time

Story Time

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Teen Buffet

TEENS ONLY THANKSGIVING JUNK FOOD BUFFET

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Little Debbie snack cakes, chips and dips, candy, cheese, crackers, cookies, and more- we’re going to have a spread of all things junk, come hang out with us! Completely free. Teens only, 7th grade and up. 

Infant Hour

Infant Hour- Ages 0-2

Friday, November 21, 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, November 21, 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!

Dino Tea Party

Dino Tea Party

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library Branch: Graves County Public Library
Room: Large Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Dino snacks, stories, and games.

Bingo Night

Bingo Night

Tuesday, November 25, 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!

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!

A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration

Live Online Author Talks: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson

Tuesday, December 9, 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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Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smiths

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
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

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