Week Calendar

Featured Events

Emerita Valerie Neal

Live Online Author Talks: On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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

Event Details:

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Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithson

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children

Event Details:

The Easter Bunny wanted to practice hiding eggs before Easter, so they hid eggs all over the Children’s Area of the library! Can you help us find them all? After you fill your basket, take a picture with an Easter backdrop!

Beginner Guitar

Beginner Guitar Lessons

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Workshop

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.

Teens Only Hangout

TEENS ONLY HANGOUT

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming

Event Details:

Hang out in the large community room where we will have snacks, crafts, board games,
coloring pages, and YouTube on the projector screen. Low pressure environment where you

Victorian Letter Craft

VICTORIAN LETTER LOCKING PAPER CRAFT

Monday, April 13, 2026 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 to make your own folded and “locked” letter in the same style as the Victorians made.
Follow the template or start from scratch with old parchment style paper. Decorate it with

Silent Book Club

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Literacy, 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.

Brad Taylor

Live Online Author Talks: On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

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

Event Details:

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Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that r

Stress Free Coloring Hour

STRESS FREE & QUIET COLORING HOUR

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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:

*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

Miranda Cowley Heller

Live Online Author Talks: Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:00pm

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

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

Event Details:

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Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in he

The Magnificent Seven

Classic Movie Night: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (1960)

Thursday, April 23, 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 MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (1960)

Bingo Night

Bingo Night

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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!

Brave

Kid’s Movie: Brave

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

The Pixar animated film about Merida, a headstrong Scottish princess who defies age-old customs to control her own destiny, inadvertently unleashing chaos. Free drinks and snacks!

Jason Reynolds

Live Online Author Talks: On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Teens, Adults

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

Event Details:

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Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–a

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9 am		This event is in the "Everyone" group Spirit Week- Pajama Day 9:00am–8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Circulation Desk Age Group: Everyone Event Details: National Library Week! Celebrate with us, checkout a book while wearing pajama's, and win a prize! You'll get to see staff participating as well, for fun and laughs!	This event is in the "Everyone" group Spirit Week- Fancy Day 9:00am–8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Circulation Desk Age Group: Everyone Event Details: National Library Week! Celebrate with us, checkout a book while wearing a fancy outfit, and win a prize! You'll get to see staff participating as well, for fun and laughs!	This event is in the "Everyone" group Spirit Week- Patterns Day 9:00am–5:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Circulation Desk Age Group: Everyone Event Details: National Library Week! Celebrate with us, checkout a book while wearing a patterned outfit, and win a prize! You'll get to see staff participating as well, for fun and laughs!	This event is in the "Everyone" group Spirit Week- Hat Day 9:00am–8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Circulation Desk Age Group: Everyone Event Details: National Library Week! Celebrate with us, checkout a book while wearing a hat, and win a prize! You'll get to see staff participating as well, for fun and laughs!	This event is in the "Everyone" group Spirit Week- 70's Day 9:00am–8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Circulation Desk Age Group: Everyone Event Details: National Library Week! Celebrate with us, checkout a book while wearing a 70's outfit, and win a prize! You'll get to see staff participating as well, for fun and laughs!