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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

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

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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All Day						This event is in the "Everyone" group Learn Morse Code All Day Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Learn about the nearly 200 year old code still used today. And practice on an actual morse code key. 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.
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 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!
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 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. Reservation kynect 10:30am–12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Lobby Purpose of Meeting inform public of kynect health insurance state marketplace and medicaid	This event is in the "Babies" group Infant Hour- Ages 0-2 10:00am–11:00am Babies Storytime This event is in the "Babies" group 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.
11 am					Reservation American Red Cross Blood Drive 11:00am–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Small Community Room Purpose of Meeting Blood drive for the American Red Cross. Register here
12 pm					Reservation Homemaker's book club 12:30pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Fireplace Room Purpose of Meeting Book club		This event is in the "Children" group Kid Inventors Day (Marshmallow Catapult Competition) 12:00pm–1:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Children 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. 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.
1 pm				Reservation Alzheimer's Meeting 1:00pm–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Small Community Room Purpose of Meeting Alzheimer's Meeting
2 pm
3 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group LEGO Creator Night 3:00pm–4:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Everyone 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.
4 pm						This event is in the "Everyone" group Trading Card Game Night 4:00pm–5:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Small Community Room Age Group: Everyone 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!
5 pm
6 pm		Reservation Night Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Small Community Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly Book Club Reservation 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