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Sit & Be Fit!

Thursday, March 19, 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 older adults in chairs with arms extended upward

Seated Tai Chi

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

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

Storytime

Thursday, March 19, 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...

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Yoga

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
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.

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

Lean with Jolene

Thursday, March 19, 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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AARP Tax Aide

Thursday, March 19, 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. 

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Conversation in Spanish for adults

Thursday, March 19, 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)
GOOD to KNOW!:

Embrace lifelong learning with the GOOD to KNOW! program series featuring guest presentations and workshops.

Join us every Thursday for casual conversations in Spanish!

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Waveland Book Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
WV Meeting Room at Waveland 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.

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BINGO Day!

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
WV Meeting Room at Waveland Library
Program Type:
Cultural & Social, Tabletop & Video Games
Age Group:
Tweens (10-13 years), Teens (14-18 years), Adults (19+ years), General Interest

Come out with your friends and join us for FREE BINGO at your Waveland Library! Prizes and light refreshments. 

Pearlington Pacers

Friday, March 20, 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.

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Senior Social Hour

Friday, March 20, 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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Crafts and Conversation

Friday, March 20, 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, March 20, 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.

Collection of crafting supplies.

Crafts and Conversation

Friday, March 20, 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.

Junk Journaling with Jen (the new way to scrapbook!)

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (14-18 years), Adults (19+ years)
Make & Create:

Join us for a creative workshop with our community of artists and crafters.  Learn something new or expand your skills with a new project.  Supplies and tools will be pro...

Please note: In order to receive this month's journaling packet, please bring a $5 donation to Jen for supplies and putting them together. This also covers snacks! Thank you!

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Registration Required

GED Class

Saturday, March 21, 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, March 21, 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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Picayune Hobby Friends

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

Join the Picayune Hobby Friends and work at your own pace with your own crafts and hobbies. Bring all your own supplies and make new hobby friends!

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Fab, Fit, and Fun Exercise class

Monday, March 23, 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, March 23, 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 23, 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...

Two women bumping hips at the front of a group dance class

Line Dancing

Monday, March 23, 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, March 23, 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, March 23, 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.