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Learn Morse Code

Learn Morse Code

All Day 1/9

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: STEM, Other

Event Details:

Learn about the nearly 200 year old code still used today. And practice on an actual morse code key.

Kid Inventors Day

Kid Inventors Day (Marshmallow Catapult Competition)

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Gaming, STEM

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.

Guitar Lessons

Beginner Guitar Lessons

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Small Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

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.

Cigar Box Craft

KEEPSAKE MEMORY (CIGAR) BOX CRAFT

Monday, January 12, 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:

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE, LIMITED NUMBER OF BOXES.

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, 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

Silent Book Club

GCPL’S SILENT BOOK CLUB

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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.

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, 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

Winnie the Pooh

Winnie the Pooh Celebration

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Children, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie

Event Details:

Celebrate the birthday of the creator of Winie the Pooh, A. A. Milne. Watch the 2011 movie Winnie the Pooh while you make a honey playdough.

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

Beginner Guitar

Beginner Guitar Lessons

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

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

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.

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, 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

Teens Only Hangout

TEENS ONLY HANGOUT

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

Library Branch: Graves County Public Library

Room: Large Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

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

An Affair to Remember

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

Thursday, February 12, 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:

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER (1957)

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9 am		Friends Spring Book Sale 9:00am–8:00pm Other Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Small Community Room Program Type: Other	Take Down of Friends Book Sale 9:00am–8:00pm Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Small Community Room Reservation Break the Cycle, DV Education, Module 2 of 2 9:30am–11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Fireplace Room Purpose of Meeting If you have experienced intimate partner violence and are looking for domestic violence education, you are invited to any of our domestic violence education groups.
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.
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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–4:00pm 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.	Reservation Mayfield Electric & Water Systems 3:00pm–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Large Community Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting
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!