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MILC League

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The Mississippi MILC League stands for Making an Impact in the Lactation Community. We offer free peer support groups for new and expectant mothers virtually or in-person in commun...

Bay St. Louis Library

Happy Stitchers/Sew Your Own

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 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, April 29, 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...

Pearlington Pacers

Thursday, April 30, 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, April 30, 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, April 30, 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...

Author Jason Reynolds with cover for Coach

Jason Reynolds Virtual Author Talk

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social
Age Group:
Tweens (10-13 years), Teens (14-18 years), 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

Pearlington Pacers

Friday, May 1, 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.

Group of older adults in chairs with arms extended upward

Strength and Flexibility

Friday, May 1, 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.

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Diamond Gem Painting

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years), General Interest

Diamond painting is an activity that has rapidly gained attention as a new hobby for all age groups. This fun activity originated in Asia and has since taken off around the world. Diamond painting is easy to learn and great for calming anxiety.

Open
Registration Required
Collection of crafting supplies.

Crafts and Conversation

Friday, May 1, 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.

South MS Crochet Group

South MS Crochet Group Meet-up

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural & Social, Life Skills
Age Group:
General Interest

Join our crochet group every other Saturday at BSL to meet fellow crocheters or learn the basics of crochet: stitches, tension and chaining, hook holding, and more. 

 

 

Older adults in a fitness class stretching arms across torsos

Sit & Be Fit!

Monday, May 4, 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, May 4, 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, May 4, 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, May 5, 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, May 5, 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...

MILC League

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The Mississippi MILC League stands for Making an Impact in the Lactation Community. We offer free peer support groups for new and expectant mothers virtually or in-person in commun...

Bay St. Louis Library
Storytime

Outreach Storytime at Stars Daycare

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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
Group of young children listening to adult reading them a picture book

Storytime @ BSL

Wednesday, May 6, 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...

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Senior BINGO Day!

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Tabletop & Video Games
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years), General Interest

Come out with your friends for a dozen rounds of BINGO at your Kiln Library! Prizes and light refreshment. 

Hancock County Community Baby Shower

All Day
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Community Outreach
Age Group:
Teens (14-18 years), Adults (19+ years)

In partnership with United Way of South Mississippi. 

Details to come. 

Pearlington Pacers

Thursday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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.