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Sit & Be Fit!

Thursday, January 29, 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.

Older adults in a fitness class stretching arms across torsos

Lean with Jolene! Nutrition, Wellness, & Exercise Program

Thursday, January 29, 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

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Storytime

Thursday, January 29, 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...

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

Lean with Jolene

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning, 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.

Jolene will provide nutrition instruction as well as an exercise class for seniors looking for whole body wellness and fitness. 

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Senior Stretch and Strength

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Now on Thursdays at the BSL branch! Get long, lean, and STRONG with personal trainer Gina Suprean. This intermediate class is free and open to the public. Please bring your own yoga mat and a stretchy band. 

Conversation in Spanish for adults

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EH Meeting Room at East Hancock Library
Program Type:
Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Join us each Thursday for casual conversational Spanish!

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HOMEGROWN: Thacker Mountain Radio Show at 100 Men Hall

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Cultural & Social
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Thacker Mountain Radio Hour kicks off this year’s event with a live show at historic 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis on Thursday, January 29. Thacker Mountain Radio Hour will be in conversation with author W.

Offsite Event
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Senior Social Hour

Friday, January 30, 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. 

Group of older adults in chairs with arms extended upward

Strength and Flexibility

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
EH Meeting Room at East Hancock Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years), General Interest

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.

Crafts and Conversation

Friday, January 30, 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.

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HOMEGROWN: Author Talk & Opening Reception

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Community Outreach, Cultural & Social
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

As part of HOMEGROWN 2026, Pass Christian Books at 301 East Scenic will host W. Ralph Eubanks. Hear him discuss his latest book, When It's Darkness on the Delta.

Offsite Event

Tiny Tots Early Childhood Workshop

All Day
WV Meeting Room at Waveland Library
Program Type:
Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

This event will offer a virtual CE program providing CEUs to early childhood teachers and professional development credits to daycare workers.

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HOMEGROWN: A Storied Exchange

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 8:30am - 5:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Community Outreach, Cultural & Social
Age Group:
Teens (14-18 years), Adults (19+ years)

HOMEGROWN 2026

Hancock County Library System and Harrison County Library System have partnered with the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park Campus to present HOMEGROWN, a free event that has a

Offsite Event
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HOMEGROWN: Story Slam

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Community Outreach, Cultural & Social
Age Group:
Teens (14-18 years), Adults (19+ years)

The Arts Hancock County is joining forces with 100 Men Hall and HOMEGROWN and presenting a Story Slam to bookend the event.

Offsite Event

Happy Stitchers/Sew Your Own

Monday, February 2, 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, February 2, 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.

Happy Stitchers/Sew Your Own

Tuesday, February 3, 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

Zumba

Zumba for You!

Tuesday, February 3, 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. 

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Senior BINGO Day!

Wednesday, February 4, 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. 

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Movement to Music Fitness Class

Thursday, February 5, 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...

Older adults in a fitness class stretching arms across torsos

Sit & Be Fit!

Thursday, February 5, 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, February 5, 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...

Senior Bingo

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
PL Meeting Room at Pearlington Library
Program Type:
Cultural & Social
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Please join us for Free Senior Bingo every 1st Thursday of every month at 11am! Free Games, Prizes, & Fun! This event is for Senior Citizens only. 

Senior Bingo

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
PL Meeting Room at Pearlington Library
Program Type:
Cultural & Social
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Please join us for Free Senior Bingo every 1st Thursday of every month at 11am! Free Games, Prizes, & Fun! This event is for Senior Citizens only.