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Author Shoshana Walter and guest interviewer and author Barbara Kingsolver with book cover for Rehab: An American Scandal

Shoshana Walter & Guest Host Barbara Kingsolver Virtual Author Talk

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology
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...

 
REGISTER TODAY & Submit Your Questions in Advance

 

Virtual Event

Happy Stitchers/Sew Your Own

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 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

Group of young children listening to adult reading them a picture book

Storytime @ BSL

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis 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...

Needles & Threads

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

NEEDLES & THREADS - Self-guided project work. 

Weights, ball, brace, and sneaker standing ready for a workout

Movement to Music Fitness Class

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis 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...

Pearlington Pacers

Thursday, March 26, 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.

Older adults in a fitness class stretching arms across torsos

Sit & Be Fit!

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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.

Group of young children listening to adult reading them a picture book

Storytime

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, 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...

Image of financial and tax documents

AARP Tax Aide

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Financial & Legal
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. You don't need to be an AARP member to use the service. 

Pearlington Pacers

Friday, March 27, 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.

Sewing Craft Retreat

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
KN Internal Usage Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Sewing crafts....more info to come!

Open
Registration Required
Group of older adults posing for a photograph

Senior Social Hour

Friday, March 27, 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. 

Coloring, Coffee, & Cake

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years), General Interest

Come relax with us. Have a cup of coffee, a piece of cake, some good conversation, and color your worries away!

Hancock Community Archive

Hancock Community Archive

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Cultural & Social, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens (14-18 years), Adults (19+ years)
Hancock Community Archive:

The Hancock Community Archive is an initiative of the HCLS Digital Archives—aimed at capturing and preserving the cultural heritage and local history of Hancock County, Mississippi...

AARP volunteers will be available by appointment only to help prepare and file your 2023 simple tax return. You must pickup a packet in order to schedule your appointment.

AARP Tax Aide

Saturday, March 28, 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.

Sewing Craft Retreat

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 7:00pm
KN Internal Usage Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Sewing crafts....more info to come!

Image of marked BINGO cards

HCLS Bingo in the Bay

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
BSL Internal Usage Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Cultural & Social, Tabletop & Video Games
Age Group:
General Interest

Try your luck at Bingo at our Bay St. Louis branch every 4th Wednesday of the month. 

Check our calendar of events for monthly Bingo events at each of our five branches. 

Sewing Craft Retreat

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Sewing crafts....more info to come!

Older adults in a fitness class stretching arms across torsos

Sit & Be Fit!

Monday, March 30, 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.

Storytime:

Monday, March 30, 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...

Happy Stitchers/Sew Your Own

Monday, March 30, 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

Happy Stitchers/Sew Your Own

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 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

Group of young children listening to adult reading them a picture book

Storytime

Tuesday, March 31, 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...

Group of young children listening to adult reading them a picture book

Storytime @ BSL

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis 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...