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Beginner Guitar Lessons

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

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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.

Live Online Author Talks: Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

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

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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

TEENS ONLY HANGOUT

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Come to the large community room and hang out, that’s the plan!

Live Online Author Talks:Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

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

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Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on th

Take Your Child to the Library

All Day 2/7

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children

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Bring the kids to the library and grab a cute reading sticker, an “I love to read” balloon, color your own bookmark to take home, and be one of the first to get the newly designed kids’ library card!

DIY Y2K VALENTINE’S IN THE TEEN ROOM - WEEK OF VALENTINE’S 9TH-14TH

All Day 2/9

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Grades 7th-12th can drop into the teen room anytime during the week of Valentine’s Day and make their own Y2K themed Valentine’s.

Valentines Cooking Science

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Children

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Learn about the science of cooking while we make heart shaped rice krispie treats that you can take home. Hands on experience with measuring volume and changes in states of matter.

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Small Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Literacy, Adult Book Club

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Silent Book Clubs are nationally recognized book clubs designed to take the pressure off reading, while still maintaining the feeling of a club.

Live Online Author Talks: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

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

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Feminist philosopher Dr.

Classic Movie Night VALENTINE’S DATE EDITION: AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER (1957)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Movie

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AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER (1957)

Bingo Night

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Gaming

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For all ages! Come and play Bingo to win prizes!

Play bingo, win prizes, and have fun!

PLUSHIE TAXIDERMY CRAFT NIGHT (SIGN UP REQUIRED!)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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ADULTS & TEENS ONLY

Live Online Author Talks:Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

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

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Tom D.

Kids Movie (Pokémon)

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Everyone

Program Type: Movie

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This day marks 30 years since the Japanese release of the first Pokémon games Red and Green. What better way to celebrate than eating snacks and watching the movie.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: THE BLINDING OF ISAAC WOODARD (DOCUMENTARY)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Movie

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In 1946, Isaac Woodard, a Black army sergeant on his way home to South Carolina after serving in WWII, was pulled from a bus for arguing with the driver. The local chief of police savagely beat him, leaving him unconscious and permanently blind.

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Time	Mon (2/16)	Tue (2/17)	Wed (2/18)	Thu (2/19)	Fri (2/20)	Sat (2/21)
All Day	Closing Presidents' Day All Day Branches: Graves County Public Library
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:			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			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
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3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group LEGO Creator Night 3:00pm–3:45pm Children, Tweens STEM, Workshop This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: STEM, Workshop 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.			This event is in the "Tweens" group After School Storytime 3:30pm–4:00pm Tweens Tween Book Club This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Tween Book Club
4 pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Trading Card Game Night 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens Gaming This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group 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!
5 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group Bingo Night 5:00pm–6:00pm Everyone Gaming This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Gaming Event Details: For all ages! Come and play Bingo to win prizes! Play bingo, win prizes, and have fun! 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group PLUSHIE TAXIDERMY CRAFT NIGHT (SIGN UP REQUIRED!) 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: ADULTS & TEENS ONLY Disclaimer(s) No Show/ No Call If you sign up for a craft program and you do not show up or call and make arrangements with staff then you forfeit your craft. 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 Support Group for Families in Transition 6:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Fireplace Room Purpose of Meeting To offer space and the opportunity for families to connect and share about the life transitions they are facing and to be a supportive presence.

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