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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
Author Raúl the Third with covers from book series ¡Vamos!

Raúl the Third Virtual Author Talk (en Español)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years), Children (6-9 years)
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).

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 available for on-demand viewing.
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Author Raúl the Third with covers from book series ¡Vamos!

Raúl the Third Virtual Author Talk

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Preschool & Kindergarten (3-5 years), Children (6-9 years)
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).

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 available for on-demand viewing.
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Group of women holding books, one smiling at the camera

Paperback Social Club

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln 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.

Join our evening book club for captivating discussions in a cozy setting. From timeless classics to contemporary gems, explore diverse genres with fellow book lovers.

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Literary Society of D'Head Book Club

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 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.

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Second Friday Book Club

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
KN Internal Usage 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.

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Waveland Book Club

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
WV Internal Usage 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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Silent Book Club

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
BSL Internal Usage Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs
Age Group:
General Interest

Say less. Read more. 

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Author Marie Lu next to book cover for Legend

Marie Lu Virtual Author Talk

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social
Age Group:
Teens (14-18 years), Adults (19+ years)
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).

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 available for on-demand viewing.
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Author Rex Ogle next to book cover for Free Lunch

Rex Ogle Virtual Author Talk

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social
Age Group:
Tweens (10-13 years), Teens (14-18 years)
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).

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 available for on-demand viewing.
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Virtual Event

Book Sale to Benefit the Library Foundation of Hancock County

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
General Interest

Stop by for our annual, three-day book sale to benefit The Library Foundation of Hancock County.  We will have a wide assortment of books and media.  

 

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Book Sale to Benefit the Library Foundation of Hancock County

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
General Interest

Stop by for our annual, three-day book sale to benefit The Library Foundation of Hancock County.  We will have a wide assortment of books and media.  

 

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Book Sale to Benefit the Library Foundation of Hancock County

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
BSL Meeting Room at Bay St. Louis Library
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning
Age Group:
General Interest

Stop by for our annual, three-day book sale to benefit The Library Foundation of Hancock County.  We will have a wide assortment of books and media.  

 

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Author Pria Anand next to book cover for The Electric Mind

Pria Anand Virtual Author Talk

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social
Age Group:
Adults (19+ years)
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).

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 available for on-demand viewing.
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Virtual Event
Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk with cover for The Bird Book: The stories, science, and history of birds

Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk Virtual Author Talk

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Gardening & Outdoors, 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...

 
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Virtual Event

Second Friday Book Club

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
KN Children's 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.

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Paperback Social Club

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
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.

Join our evening book club for captivating discussions in a cozy setting. From timeless classics to contemporary gems, explore diverse genres with fellow book lovers.

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Offsite Event
Casey McQuinston with cover for The Pairing

Casey McQuiston Virtual Author Talk

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social
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...

 
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Book cover of To Ride a Storm Surge

Ground Zero Book Signing - "To Ride a Storm Surge" by Lisa Hatfield

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
WV Meeting Room at Waveland Library
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs
Age Group:
General Interest

As we prepare for the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the museum plans activities that reflect the heart of our community. The first is a book signing. "To Ride a Storm Surge" will be released on August 1st. 

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Dr. Tasha Eurich with cover for Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (and why resilience alone isn't enough)

Dr. Tasha Eurich Virtual Author Talk

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, 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

 

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Virtual Event

Observance - Labor 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—Labor Day.

Closing
Author Hannah Nicole Maehrer beside book cover for Accomplice to the Villain

Hannah Nicole Maehrer Virtual Author Talk

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social
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...

 
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Virtual Event
Group of women holding books, one smiling at the camera

Paperback Social Club

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
KN Meeting Room at Kiln 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.

Join our evening book club for captivating discussions in a cozy setting. From timeless classics to contemporary gems, explore diverse genres with fellow book lovers.

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Author Jefferson Fisher beside book cover for The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More

Jefferson Fisher Virtual Author Talk

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social, Education & Lifelong Learning, 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...

 
REGISTER TODAY & Submit Your Questions in Advance

 

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