Library Events

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 Thurs...read more

No book to discuss this month! December's meeting is a festive holiday potluck where everyone is encouraged but not required to bring a dish to share. We will discuss all the books we read this year and look ahead to next year!New members are always welcome and snacks are provided!For any questi...read more

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 Wednes...read more

Join us & the Petal Cosmopolitan Club at the Petal Branch Library in the Civic Center Auditorium on Thursday, December 11th and Thursday, December 18th to create ornaments for our tree! We will be placing a tree in the foyer at the Civic Center and would love for the community to come decorate b...read more

Come meet and greet Santa and Mrs. Claus, and receive a high-quality digital keepsake photo!

Come meet and greet Santa and Mrs. Claus, and receive a high-quality digital keepsake photo!

Join us as we decorate gingerbread houses! Bring a bag of decorative candy to share if you'd like!

Connect with other parents and bring your little one for nursery rhymes, sensory play, books and more! This storytime is held on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 10:00am. For ages 0-24 Months.

Join us to watch a holiday movie! Free snacks & drinks will be provided.

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 Thurs...read more

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 Wednes...read more

Join us & the Petal Cosmopolitan Club at the Petal Branch Library in the Civic Center Auditorium on Thursday, December 11th and Thursday, December 18th to create ornaments for our tree! We will be placing a tree in the foyer at the Civic Center and would love for the community to come decorate b...read more

Teens, join us at the Hattiesburg Library on Saturday, December 20th at 12:00pm to bedazzle books! At the end, you get to take home a dazzling piece of art that you can read! You can either bring a favorite or select one from our supplies. This event is open to ages 12-19. 

Come listen to us read stories and sing songs during a special Saturday story time at the Petal Branch Library! Munch on cookies and sip warm cocoa. Snuggle up in your pajamas and feel free to bring your stuffed animal friends to this holiday event!  

Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public and are held in the library's Board Room.