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Family Bingo Night

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
EH Meeting Room at East Hancock Library
Program Type:
Tabletop & Video Games
Age Group:
Youth, Adults (19+ years), General Interest

Join us every second Thursday at 4pm for Family Bingo Night! Win small prizes, enjoy light refreshments, and have a blast with your family during this exciting bingo program!

This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group

Kate Quinn Virtual Author Talk

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)
Virtual Author Talk:

Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors, brought to you live and online by our partners at the Library Speakers Consortium.  All author talks are recorded and availabl...

Virtual Event
This event is in the "General Interest" group

Pearlington Pacers

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Outside at Pearlington Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
General Interest

The Pearlington Pacers are a walking club looking for the community to come together and walk or exercise along the Pearlington Walking Trail. You can walk or exercise at your own pace.

This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group

Senior Social Hour

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
BSL Internal Usage Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Cultural & Social
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Join fellow BSL Senior Citizens for coffee, light snacks, games, and conversation. Weekly themes will vary. 

This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group

Second Friday Book Club

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Join us for a friendly and relaxed gathering of readers! The Second Friday Book Club meets each month to explore stories, share thoughts, and enjoy great conversation—no specific book required in advance.

What to expect:

This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group
This event is in the "General Interest" group

Strength and Flexibility

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
EH Meeting Room at East Hancock Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years), General Interest
Fitness Class, seniors:

Get moving with this instructor-led fitness class.  Gentle stretching and movements are suitable for participants looking for a slower pace.  Please dress comfortably.

Get moving with this instructor-led, seated fitness class. Gentle stretching and movements are suitable for participants looking for a slower pace. Please dress comfortably.

This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group
This event is in the "General Interest" group

Crafts and Conversation

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
EH Meeting Room at East Hancock Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years), General Interest

Bring your own crafts to work on while meeting new friends in a group setting.

This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group

GED Class

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
BSL Internal Usage Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Free GED prep is offered by our partners at The Salvation Army. No registration required - Simply drop in and ask for Mr. Jay. 

This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group

AARP Tax Aide

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
WV Meeting Room at Waveland Library
Program Type:
Financial & Legal
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

AARP volunteers will be available by appointment only to help prepare and file your 2024 simple tax return. You must pick up a packet to schedule your appointment.

This event is in the "Youth" 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

Cosplay Costume Design and Create Workshop for FanFest

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Life Skills
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens (10-13 years), Teens (14-18 years), Adults (19+ years)

Have an idea for cosplay at FanFest, the library's mini-con, next month? Need some help making your ideas come to life? Join us for a design and create day! Please bring materials with you and we'll help you put it all together.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group

Tea and History with Katarina: Poison Talks

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Cultural & Social, History & Genealogy, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Take a stroll through time and join us as we take a look a poisons throughout history. Refreshments will be served and someone will walk away with a special incentive for joining Tea and History with Katarina! 

African Violet Friends of South Mississippi

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
EH Meeting Room at East Hancock Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We are a group of African Violet growers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the surrounding areas. We are working toward becoming an affiliate of the African Violet Society of Ameri...

East Hancock Library
This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group

Fab, Fit, and Fun Exercise class

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)
Fitness Class, high energy:

Get moving with this instructor-led fitness class.  Get ready to raise your heart rate with a faster pace aerobic and full-body workout to improve your strength and flexibilit...

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group

Sit & Be Fit!

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

This class focuses on therapeutic exercises that make everyday activities easier to perform, including core strengthening, balance work, stretching and relaxation.

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

Storytime: St. Patrick's Day

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
EH Children's Room at East Hancock Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
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...

This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group

Line Dancing

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
WV Meeting Room at Waveland Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Join us as we learn and practice line dancing together—all experience levels welcome!

This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group

Happy Stitchers/Sew Your Own

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 9:00pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Happy Stitchers - Knitting and Crocheting

Sew Your Own - work on your own sewing projects

This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group

Mahjong Tile Game

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
WV Meeting Room at Waveland Library
Program Type:
Cultural & Social, Tabletop & Video Games
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Mahjong or mah-jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century.  Come play the Mahjong Tile game.  Beginners are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group

Adult Painting with Elen!

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EH Meeting Room at East Hancock Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)
GOOD to KNOW!:

Embrace lifelong learning with the GOOD to KNOW! program series featuring guest presentations and workshops.

Please Register for Elen's class in person at the East Hancock Library, or by submitting the form below online. We look forward to seeing you!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group

Adult Painting with Elen!

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
EH Meeting Room at East Hancock Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)
GOOD to KNOW!:

Embrace lifelong learning with the GOOD to KNOW! program series featuring guest presentations and workshops.

Please Register for Elen's class in person at the East Hancock Library, or by submitting the form below online. We look forward to seeing you!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group

Zumba for You!

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
WV Meeting Room at Waveland Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)
Fitness Class, high energy:

Get moving with this instructor-led fitness class.  Get ready to raise your heart rate with a faster pace aerobic and full-body workout to improve your strength and flexibilit...

This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group

Lean with Jolene! Nutrition, Wellness, & Exercise Program

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning, Health & Wellness, Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

This Program will give you a New Start in your overall Heath and well being

N  – Nutrition

E  – Exercise

W - Water

This event is in the "Adults (19+ years)" group
This event is in the "General Interest" group

Stitch Buddies

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
EH Meeting Room at East Hancock Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Life Skills
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years), General Interest
GOOD to KNOW!:

Embrace lifelong learning with the GOOD to KNOW! program series featuring guest presentations and workshops.

Get ready to stitch, learn, and create! This sewing class is a weekly multi-class series designed for beginners who want to build skills while making fun, practical projects.

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

Storytime

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
WV Meeting Room at Waveland Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
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...