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FAN★FEST 2026

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Talks & Book Clubs, Community Outreach, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning, Science & Technology, Tabletop & Video Games
Age Group:
Children (6-9 years), Tweens (10-13 years), Teens (14-18 years), Adults (19+ years), General Interest

Join us for the eighth annual HCLS FAN-FEST, featuring comics, cosplay, gaming, and more!

 

Event updates can be found on our website at hcls.info/fan-fest

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
HCLS FAN-FEST 2026 logo (outline of Hancock County with Bay Bridge and exploding stars)

FAN★FEST 2026: I Hate Mosquitos, Author reading with Walter James

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Offsite
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)

According to Walter James's family he's been telling stories his entire life. Walter currently has two self published novellas that have yet to be reviewed by anyone of substance.

(His grandpa doesn't count.) 

Offsite Event
HCLS FAN-FEST 2026 logo (outline of Hancock County with Bay Bridge and exploding stars)

FAN★FEST 2026: Haints & Hidden Beasts: Mississippi Macabre #2 with Jackson Comics

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Community Outreach, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Tweens (10-13 years), Teens (14-18 years), Adults (19+ years), General Interest

Join us for the final panel presentation at FAN-FEST 2026!  

Offsite Event
Image of table with group of people's arms and books visible from the top

"Read What You Want" Diamondhead Book Club

Monday, April 27, 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!

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
Author Marjan Kamali with book cover for "The Lion Women of Tehran"

Marjan Kamali Virtual Author Talk

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
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
Group of women holding books, one smiling at the camera

Second Friday Book Club

Friday, May 8, 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:

Author Vivienne Ming with book cover for "Robot-Proof: When Machines have all the Answers, Build Better People"

Dr. Vivienne Ming Virtual Author Talk

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning, Life Skills, Science & Technology
Age Group:
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
Image of author presenting to an audience.

Literary Society of D'Head Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 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.

Authors Patrick K. Porter and Ruchika Sikri with book cover for "Brain Fitness Blueprint: Integrating Ancient Wisdom and Modern Technologies for Peak Performance"

Dr. Patrick K. Porter and Ruchika Sikri Virtual Author Talk

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
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
Author Nir Eyal with book cover for "Beyond Belief: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself and Achieve Extraordinary Results"

Nir Eyal Virtual Author Talk

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
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
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Waveland Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 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.

Observance - Memorial Day

All Day
Bay St. Louis Library, East Hancock Library, Kiln Library, Pearlington Library, Waveland Library

All HCLS library branches will be closed for a State Holiday—Memorial Day

Closing
Author and Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig with book cover for "State Fairs: Growing American Craft"

Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig Virtual Author Talk

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
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...

Attend live or watch on-demand as part of our Summer Library Program.
Virtual Event
Author Ezekiel J. Emanuel with book cover for "Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life"

Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel Virtual Author Talk

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning, Health & Wellness, Life Skills
Age Group:
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...

Attend live or watch on-demand as part of our Summer Library Program.
Virtual Event
Image of author presenting to an audience.

Literary Society of D'Head Book Club

Thursday, June 11, 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.

Author Matt Dinniman with book cover for "A Parade of Horribles" from the Dungeon Crawler Carl series

Matt Dinniman Virtual Author Talk

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning, Tabletop & Video Games
Age Group:
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...

Attend live or watch on-demand as part of our Summer Library Program.
Virtual Event
Group of women holding books, one smiling at the camera

Second Friday Book Club

Friday, June 12, 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:

Image of table with group of people's arms and books visible from the top

Paperback Social Club

Wednesday, June 17, 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 June book will be :

The Magnolia Palace

By: Fiona Davis

Open
Registration Required
Author Ted Page with book cover for "Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood"

Ted Page Virtual Author Talk

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
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...

Attend live or watch on-demand as part of our Summer Library Program.
Virtual Event
Authors Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy with book cover for "The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook"

Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy Virtual Author Talk

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning, Health & Wellness, Life Skills
Age Group:
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...

Attend live or watch on-demand as part of our Summer Library Program.
Virtual Event

Caiden's Corner Pieces and Plate Birthday Bash

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Talks & Book Clubs, Early Literacy & Learning, 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

One-year anniversary of Caiden's Corner. Join us to celebrate!

Observance - Independence Day

All Day
Bay St. Louis Library, East Hancock Library, Kiln Library, Pearlington Library, Waveland Library

All HCLS library branches will be closed for a State Holiday—Independence Day.  

Closing
Image of author presenting to an audience.

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.