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This event is in the "Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-9 years)" group
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Family Movie Matinee

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
EH Meeting Room at East Hancock Library
Program Type:
Movie Screenings
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years), Children (6-9 years), Tweens (10-13 years), Teens (14-18 years)

Come watch a family friendly movie with us (spooky edition). Light refreshments served while supplies last and costumes encouraged!

Observance - Columbus Day

All Day
Bay St. Louis Library, East Hancock Library, Kiln Library, Pearlington Library, Waveland Library

All HCLS library branches will be closed for a Federal Holiday—Columbus DayDuring this time staff will also attend our annual Staff Development Day for training.

Closing
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (0-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years)" group

Outreach Storytime at Stars Daycare

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (0-3 years), Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years)
Storytime:

Join us for an interactive storytime that includes books, songs, movement, crafts, and more.  This program is presented by HCLS Youth Services in partnership with Hancock Coun...

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (10-13 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (14-18 years)" group

Family Movie Matinee

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
EH Meeting Room at East Hancock Library
Program Type:
Movie Screenings
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years), Children (6-9 years), Tweens (10-13 years), Teens (14-18 years)

Come watch a family friendly movie with us (spooky edition). Light refreshments served while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (6-9 years)" group

Sit, Stay, Read

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
BSL Children's Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (6-9 years)
Sit, Stay, Read:

Join the Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi as young readers share stories with Certified Therapy Dogs.  Early and tentative readers will gain confidence and practice wit...

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (10-13 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (14-18 years)" group

Family Movie Matinee

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
EH Meeting Room at East Hancock Library
Program Type:
Movie Screenings
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years), Children (6-9 years), Tweens (10-13 years), Teens (14-18 years)

Come watch a family friendly movie with us (spooky edition) Light refreshments served while supplies last and costumes encouraged! 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (0-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years)" group

Outreach Storytime at Stars Daycare

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (0-3 years), Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years)
Storytime:

Join us for an interactive storytime that includes books, songs, movement, crafts, and more.  This program is presented by HCLS Youth Services in partnership with Hancock Coun...

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (0-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (10-13 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (14-18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group
This event is in the "General Interest" group

Trunk or Treat

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Outside at Pearlington Library
Program Type:
Cultural & Social
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (0-3 years), Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years), Children (6-9 years), Tweens (10-13 years), Teens (14-18 years), Adults (19+ years), General Interest

Annual Trunk or Treat.

This event is in the "Youth" group

City of Waveland's Halloween Bash

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Outreach
Age Group:
Youth

🎃👻 Join us for the City of Waveland's Halloween Bash! 🍬
Get ready for a night of spooky fun, costumes, and lots of Trick-or-Treating! 🧙‍♀️🦇

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (0-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-9 years)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (10-13 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (14-18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group
This event is in the "General Interest" group

Caiden's Corner

All Day
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Cultural & Social, Early Literacy & Learning, Education & Lifelong Learning, Life Skills
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (0-3 years), Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years), Children (6-9 years), Tweens (10-13 years), Teens (14-18 years), Adults (19+ years), General Interest

Event for Caiden's Corner

Observance - Veterans' Day

All Day
Bay St. Louis Library, East Hancock Library, Kiln Library, Pearlington Library, Waveland Library

All HCLS library branches will be closed for a State Holiday—Veterans' Day.  

Closing
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers (0-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years)" group

Outreach Storytime at Stars Daycare

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Babies & Toddlers (0-3 years), Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years)
Storytime:

Join us for an interactive storytime that includes books, songs, movement, crafts, and more.  This program is presented by HCLS Youth Services in partnership with Hancock Coun...

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (6-9 years)" group

Sit, Stay, Read

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
BSL Children's Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (6-9 years)
Sit, Stay, Read:

Join the Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi as young readers share stories with Certified Therapy Dogs.  Early and tentative readers will gain confidence and practice wit...

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Children (6-9 years)" group

Sit, Stay, Read

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
BSL Children's Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Youth, Children (6-9 years)
Sit, Stay, Read:

Join the Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi as young readers share stories with Certified Therapy Dogs.  Early and tentative readers will gain confidence and practice wit...

Observance - Christmas Day

All Day
Bay St. Louis Library, East Hancock Library, Kiln Library, Pearlington Library, Waveland Library

All HCLS library branches will be closed for a State Holiday—Christmas Day.  

Closing

Observance - New Year's Day

All Day
Bay St. Louis Library, East Hancock Library, Kiln Library, Pearlington Library, Waveland Library

All HCLS library branches will be closed for a State Holiday—New Year's Day.  

Closing

Observance - Independence Day

All Day
Bay St. Louis Library, East Hancock Library, Kiln Library, Pearlington Library, Waveland Library

All HCLS library branches will be closed for a State Holiday—Independence Day.  

Closing

Observance - Labor Day

All Day
Bay St. Louis Library, East Hancock Library, Kiln Library, Pearlington Library, Waveland Library

All HCLS library branches will be closed for a State Holiday—Labor Day.

Closing

Observance - Veterans' Day

All Day
Bay St. Louis Library, East Hancock Library, Kiln Library, Pearlington Library, Waveland Library

All HCLS library branches will be closed for a State Holiday—Veterans' Day.  

Closing

Observance - Christmas Day

All Day
Bay St. Louis Library, East Hancock Library, Kiln Library, Pearlington Library, Waveland Library

All HCLS library branches will be closed for a State Holiday—Christmas Day.  

Closing

Observance - New Year's Day

All Day
Bay St. Louis Library, East Hancock Library, Kiln Library, Pearlington Library, Waveland Library

All HCLS library branches will be closed for a State Holiday—New Year's Day.  

Closing

Observance - Independence Day

All Day
Bay St. Louis Library, East Hancock Library, Kiln Library, Pearlington Library, Waveland Library

All HCLS library branches will be closed for a State Holiday—Independence Day.  

Closing

Observance - Veterans' Day

All Day
Bay St. Louis Library, East Hancock Library, Kiln Library, Pearlington Library, Waveland Library

All HCLS library branches will be closed for a State Holiday—Veterans' Day.  

Closing

Observance - Christmas Day

All Day
Bay St. Louis Library, East Hancock Library, Kiln Library, Pearlington Library, Waveland Library

All HCLS library branches will be closed for a State Holiday—Christmas Day.  

Closing