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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:

Register Here

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:

Register Here

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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9 am				Reservation Updated Marks Balette Young & Moss - New date of January 14, 2026 for a Deposition 9:00am–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Fireplace Room Purpose of Meeting Deposition			Reservation Piecemakers 9:00am–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Large Community Room Purpose of Meeting Piecemakers
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.	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.	Reservation NAACP Group 10:00am–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Small Community Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting
11 am
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Live Online Author Talks:The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Book Discussion and Signing, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion and Signing, Presentation, Virtual, Adult Book Club Event Details: Register Here Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: T
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 Beginner Guitar Lessons 4:00pm–4:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Small Community Room Age Group: Everyone 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.				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		Reservation Graves County Genealogy Society Meeting 5:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Small Community Room Purpose of Meeting Genealogy This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group KEEPSAKE MEMORY (CIGAR) BOX CRAFT 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE, LIMITED NUMBER OF BOXES. Disclaimer(s) 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB 5:30pm–7:00pm 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: Small Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: 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. 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.		Reservation Graves Co Democratic Exec Committee 5:00pm–6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Small Community Room Purpose of Meeting Organization
6 pm		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