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Hattiesburg Library
Monday, Dec. 9, 5:00 pm
Come join us at the Hattiesburg Library to watch the Polar Express! Watch the movie wearing your favorite jammies. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, then check out a book to bring home before you leave. The showing will be December 9th at 5:00 pm.
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Hattiesburg Library
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2:00 PM
Please join us on December 14th at 2:00 pm to craft a variety of DIY ornaments. There is something for the whole family! Sit back, craft, and snack while watching a film during this event.
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Hattiesburg Library
Monday, Dec. 16, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
The children's section will be hosting a gingerbread decorating event for kids. Build your own graham cracker gingerbread house! If you'd like, feel free to bring a bag of decorative candy to share.
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Hattiesburg Library
Saturday, Dec. 21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come meet and greet Santa & the lovely Mrs. Claus, and receive a high-quality digital keepsake photo.
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Hattiesburg Library
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10:00am
Join us EVERY Wednesday at 10am at our Hattiesburg Branch for storytime fun!
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Petal branch has the same storytime at 10am every Thursday :)
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Petal branch has the same storytime at 10am every Thursday :)
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Petal Library
Thursday, Dec. 5, 10:00am
Join us EVERY Thursday at 10am at our Petal Branch for storytime fun!
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Hattiesburg branch has the same storytime at 10am every Wednesday :)
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Hattiesburg branch has the same storytime at 10am every Wednesday :)
Hattiesburg Library
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2:00 - Noon
Our annual Friends of the Library Membership Party and Used Book Sale will take place Saturday, December 7th. Reception will last from 9:00 AM - Noon and the used book sale will continue until 2:00 PM.
Hattiesburg Library
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 10:00am
Join us EVERY Wednesday at 10am at our Hattiesburg Branch for storytime fun!
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Petal branch has the same storytime at 10am every Thursday :)
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Petal branch has the same storytime at 10am every Thursday :)
Hattiesburg Library
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 10:00 AM
Join us on Wednesday, December 11th after story time in order to see our special guest, the Chick-fil-A Santa Cow, and to grab some pictures!
Story time will begin at 10 am.
Story time will begin at 10 am.
Petal Library
Thursday, Dec. 12, 10:00am
Join us EVERY Thursday at 10am at our Petal Branch for storytime fun!
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Hattiesburg branch has the same storytime at 10am every Wednesday :)
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Hattiesburg branch has the same storytime at 10am every Wednesday :)
Hattiesburg Library
Monday, Dec. 16, 6:00 PM
Hattiesburg Library
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 10:00am
Join us EVERY Wednesday at 10am at our Hattiesburg Branch for storytime fun!
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Petal branch has the same storytime at 10am every Thursday :)
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Petal branch has the same storytime at 10am every Thursday :)
Petal Library
Thursday, Dec. 19, 10:00am
Join us EVERY Thursday at 10am at our Petal Branch for storytime fun!
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Hattiesburg branch has the same storytime at 10am every Wednesday :)
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Hattiesburg branch has the same storytime at 10am every Wednesday :)
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Tuesday, Dec. 24 (January 15, May 27, July 4, July 5, September 2, November 28, November 29, December 24, December 25, December 26)
The Library is CLOSED in observance of the holiday.
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Wednesday, Dec. 25 (January 15, May 27, July 4, July 5, September 2, November 28, November 29, December 24, December 25, December 26)
The Library is CLOSED in observance of the holiday.
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Thursday, Dec. 26 (January 15, May 27, July 4, July 5, September 2, November 28, November 29, December 24, December 25, December 26)
The Library is CLOSED in observance of the holiday.
Hattiesburg Library
Monday, Dec. 30, 11:30 am
Notice is hereby given that the regular business meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Library of Hattiesburg Petal & Forrest County is held on the last Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in the Library Boardroom, located at 329 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Meeting adjustment for 2024:
MAY 2024 MEETING -- will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The meetings of the Board of Trustees are open to the public, and the Board welcomes the interest of the community. Anyone who needs to address the Board is invited to attend the meeting and make a public comment. Each person is limited to three minutes. If you would like to attend the meeting and address the Board of Trustees, please call 601.584.3162 to have your business placed on the agenda.
To contact the Board of Trustees directly, you may email trustees@hpfc.lib.ms.us or
send a letter to:
Board of Trustees
The Library of Hattiesburg Petal & Forrest Co.
329 Hardy Street
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Petal Library
Thursday, Jan. 2, 10:00 AM
Join us EVERY Thursday at 10am at our Petal Branch for storytime fun!
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Hattiesburg branch has the same storytime at 10am every Wednesday :)
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Hattiesburg branch has the same storytime at 10am every Wednesday :)
Hattiesburg Library
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 10:00 AM
Join us EVERY Wednesday at 10am at our Hattiesburg Branch for storytime fun!
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Petal branch has the same storytime at 10am every Thursday :)
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Petal branch has the same storytime at 10am every Thursday :)
Petal Library
Thursday, Jan. 9, 10:00 AM
Join us EVERY Thursday at 10am at our Petal Branch for storytime fun!
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Hattiesburg branch has the same storytime at 10am every Wednesday :)
Storytimes consists of songs, rhymes, reading books, and always a craft to follow!
The age range is children 5 years old or younger but all are welcome.
Additionally, our Hattiesburg branch has the same storytime at 10am every Wednesday :)