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Literary Society of D'Head Book Club

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
EH Meeting Room at East Hancock Library
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)
Book Club:

Join our community of readers as we discuss a new book.  Learn more about the book clubs that meet regularly at HCLS.

Pearlington Pacers

Friday, July 10, 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.

HB Zoo

SLP Hattiesburg Zoo!

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Outside at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
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
Summer Library Program:

Summer Library Program events are made possible in partnership with the Mississippi Library Commission and resources from the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP).

Our Summer Reading Program continues with a visit from the Hattiesburg zoo! Can you guess which animals will come? This will be a special presentation with live animals!

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Second Friday Book Club

Friday, July 10, 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:

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Strength and Flexibility

Friday, July 10, 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.

Color Our World Summer Library Program 2025

LEGO Free Play

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Summer Library Program:

Summer Library Program events are made possible in partnership with the Mississippi Library Commission and resources from the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP).

Zumba

Zumba for You!

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Join instructor Suzanne for a fun, free Zumba class for all abilities. 

Collection of crafting supplies.

Club Wednesday

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (14-18 years), Adults (19+ years)

Club Wednesday is a club for adults of all abilities.  Members get together each month to complete a craft or activity based on their interests and ability.

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Paperback Social Club

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)
Book Club:

Join our community of readers as we discuss a new book.  Learn more about the book clubs that meet regularly at HCLS.

Join our community of readers as we discuss a new book. 

Our July book will be :

Broken Country

By: Clare Leslie Hall

Open
Registration Required

Pearlington Pacers

Thursday, July 16, 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.

Youth Mentorship Program

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
PL Meeting Room at Pearlington Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy & Learning, Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Children (6-9 years), Tweens (10-13 years), Teens (14-18 years)

Mentoring, Tutoring & Counseling Program

Mentoring: Encouragement, life guidance, and positive

Tutoring:  Homework help and academic support.

Pearlington Pacers

Friday, July 17, 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.

Collection of crafting supplies.

Crafts and Conversation

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural & Social
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Crafts and Conversation.  Meet together with others from the community to create a fun craft project.

Group of older adults in chairs with arms extended upward

Strength and Flexibility

Friday, July 17, 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.

Sewing Craft Retreat

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 9:00pm
KN Internal Usage Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Sewing crafts....more info to come!

Sewing Craft Retreat

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 7:00pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Sewing crafts....more info to come!

Garden Gabs!

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Outdoors
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

TBD

Sewing Craft Retreat

Sunday, July 19, 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!

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Kids' Sewing Camp

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Life Skills
Age Group:
Children (6-9 years), Tweens (10-13 years), Teens (14-18 years)

Kid friendly sewing patterns for beginners and using our Ditto machine! More information to come!

Woman demonstrating technique to a student in front of a sewing machine

Kids' Sewing Camp

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Life Skills
Age Group:
Children (6-9 years), Tweens (10-13 years), Teens (14-18 years)

Kid friendly sewing patterns for beginners and using our Ditto machine! More information to come!

Zumba

Zumba for You!

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Join instructor Suzanne for a fun, free Zumba class for all abilities. 

Woman demonstrating technique to a student in front of a sewing machine

Kids' Sewing Camp

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Life Skills
Age Group:
Children (6-9 years), Tweens (10-13 years), Teens (14-18 years)

Kid friendly sewing patterns for beginners and using our Ditto machine! More information to come!

Needles & Threads

Wednesday, July 22, 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. 

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HCLS Bingo in the Bay

Wednesday, July 22, 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.