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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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All Day		Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Graves County Public Library
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: Small 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: Fireplace 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 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 "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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group SUMMER READING KICK START PARTY FOR ADULTS & TEENS 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults 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 Event Details: Build an ice cream sundae, grab your paper reading log early, and have fun breaking geodes, digging for gemstones, dinosaur eggs, and faux fossils. Ice cream served while supplies last! For adults and teens only, 7th grade and up. 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. 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 Sons of the Confederacy 6:15pm–7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Graves County Public Library Room: Small Community Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly Meeting