A Mom’s Guide to Local Libraries in The Pinebelt

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We love library time and we encourage you to search below for the local offering for kids and families provided at no cost to you by your local library! Know something we may have missed? Email us at hello@themississippimom.com to let us know!

• The Library of Hattiesburg, Petal, and Forrest County

  • Family Story Time
    Hattiesburg: Wednesdays @10am
    Petal: Thursdays @10am

  • Join in the fun with stories, songs, rhymes, movement, and crafts that encourage development of early literacy and social skills in young children. Our story time is family-focused, and recommended for ages 2-6, but everyone is welcome to attend. Programs will last 30-45 minutes.

• Laurel- Jones County Library and Ellisville Public Library

  • For story times, click here!

  • The Children’s Department of the Laurel-Jones County Library System, Inc. offers a variety of materials to encourage reading and literacy in children of all ages. A weekly theme for children’s programs connects arts and crafts to developing reading and social skills. Also featured are puzzles, toys, magazines, and coloring sheets to stimulate young children’s intellect and encourage a love for learning. Children’s Services are available at each library system location: Ellisville Public Library and Laurel-Jones County Library.

  • Children’s Materials at both locations

• Meridian-Lauderdale County Library

  • This library offers many events for kids, teens, toddlers, and the whole family! Visit the website calendar here!

• South Mississippi Regional Library

  • Serving the communities of
    Jefferson Davis County & Marion County
    in South Mississippi