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Senior Social Hour

Friday, April 10, 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. 

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Second Friday Book Club

Friday, April 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, April 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.

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Crafts and Conversation

Friday, April 10, 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.

HCLS @ Caiden's Corner Autism Acceptance Walk

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 8:00am - 4:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Cultural & Social, Health & Wellness
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

Stop by HCLS's booth at the Caiden's Corner Autism Acceptance Walk & Community Celebration.

Offsite Event

GED Class

Saturday, April 11, 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. 

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, April 11, 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.

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Fab, Fit, and Fun Exercise class

Monday, April 13, 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
Weights, ball, brace, and sneaker standing ready for a workout

Fab, Fit, and Fun Exercise class

Monday, April 13, 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
Older adults in a fitness class stretching arms across torsos

Sit & Be Fit!

Monday, April 13, 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: Frogs

Monday, April 13, 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...

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Line Dancing

Monday, April 13, 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!

Happy Stitchers/Sew Your Own

Monday, April 13, 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

Mahjong Tile Game

Monday, April 13, 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.

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"Read What You Want" Diamondhead Book Club

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EH Meeting Room at East Hancock 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 us every second and fourth Monday at 2pm for our new "Read What You Want" book club! This low pressure book club has no assigned reading, and invites you to join an open discussion about whatever recent book you have enjoyed!

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Zumba for You!

Tuesday, April 14, 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...

The Stitch Buddies

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
EH Makerspace 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.

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Storytime

Tuesday, April 14, 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...

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Yoga

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
WV Meeting Room at Waveland Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens (14-18 years), Adults (19+ years)
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.

MILC League

Tuesday, April 14, 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
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Sit & Be Fit Exercise class

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
WV Meeting Room at Waveland Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)
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.

Memory Cafe

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EH Meeting Room at East Hancock Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Outreach, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years), General Interest

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming gathering created especially for seniors living with memory loss and their caregivers.

Happy Stitchers/Sew Your Own

Tuesday, April 14, 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

Zumba

Zumba for You!

Tuesday, April 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.