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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, Other

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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.

STRESS FREE & QUIET COLORING HOUR

Monday, March 2, 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* Join us for a quiet hour of coloring, plenty of coloring sheets and supplies will be
provided. Please mute your phone and devices during the quiet hour, we will play very soft lo-fi music

Dr. Seuss Birthday Minigolf

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Children, Everyone

Program Type: Gaming

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Oh the places you will go…when you visit the library! March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday, and to celebrate this beloved children’s author, we are having a 3 hole Suess themed minigolf experience.

Live Online Author Talks: Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry

Wednesday, March 4, 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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Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates t

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

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

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Literacy, Adult Book Club

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*IN THE LARGE COMMUNITY ROOM FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH*
Silent Book Clubs are nationally recognized book clubs designed to take the pressure off reading,

Kids’ Movie: Sing

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Small Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Movie

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A koala impresario stages a gala singing competition in order to save his theater, and the contest attracts the attention of such musically inclined animals as a harried mom pig, a teenage gorilla, a shy elephant and a punk porcupine.

Live Online Author Talks: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn

Thursday, March 12, 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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You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral

WHATEVER FOREVER: THE ULTIMATE 1990S RETRO PARTY

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Formal Party

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*ADULTS & TEENS ONLY* Think about The Spice Girls, Troll dolls and Furbies, The Fresh Prince of Bel
Air, Nirvana, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Twin Peaks, NSYNC, Dunkaroos and Gushers snacks. . . stir all

Beginner Guitar Lessons

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Workshop

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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: America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter

Tuesday, March 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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Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbar

Classic Movie Night: HUSH HUSH, SWEET CHARLOTTE (1964)

Thursday, March 26, 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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A faded Southern belle with a horrible secret in her past goes to the brink of insanity following the
arrival of her seemingly sweet-tempered cousin after spending years as a recluse in her decaying

Live Online Author Talks: Explore Secret Worlds in the Earth, Sea, and Sky with Kate Messner

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Adults

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

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Join us for an enchanting and educational discussion with bestselling author Kate Messner as we delve into her Over and Under

Make Your Own Crayons

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Children, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Bring in your broken crayons and small nubs to melt down into whole new crayons! Craft crayons of all sorts. From simple squares and triangles, to unicorns, cars, and even dinosaur fingers!

Bingo Night

Tuesday, March 31, 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!

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Time	Mon (3/30)	Tue (3/31)	Wed (4/01)	Thu (4/02)	Fri (4/03)
All Day			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group ADULT & TEEN READING CHALLENGE - ALL MONTH OF APRIL All Day Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Circulation Desk Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: Read five books in the month of April to earn a goodie bag reward. Paper reading logs will be available at the circulation desk, or you may screenshot the reading log online and fill it in!		Closing Good Friday All Day Branches: Graves County Public Library
			This event is in the "Everyone" group NATIONAL POETRY MONTH DISPLAY & SUBMISSIONS - ALL MONTH OF APRIL All Day Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Submit your own poetry to go on display for the month of April in the library, or stop by and create your own poetry at the display beside the circulation desk.
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 physical, mental and/or developmental disabilities. The adult program librarian will read a few chapters of the current book selection and do a craft or an activity fitting with the book theme!
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.
11 am
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: Small Community Room Purpose of Meeting Book club
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		Reservation Lighthouse Board Meeting 3:30pm–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Small Community Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly Board Meetings
4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Make Your Own Crayons 4:00pm–4:45pm Children, Everyone Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Large Community Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring in your broken crayons and small nubs to melt down into whole new crayons! Craft crayons of all sorts. From simple squares and triangles, to unicorns, cars, and even dinosaur fingers!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group LEGO Creator Night 4:00pm–4:45pm 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.
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.
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	Reservation Support Group for Families in Transitions 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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