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Waveland Book Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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.

silent book club

Silent Book Club

Thursday, April 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. 

Smiling man beside book cover for Nemesis: An Orphan X Novel, by Gregg Hurwitz

Gregg Hurwitz Virtual Author Talk

Thursday, April 24, 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...

 
REGISTER TODAY & Submit Your Questions in Advance

 

Virtual Event
Author David H. Rosmarin next to book cover for Thriving with Anxiety

Dr. David H. Rosmarin Virtual Author Talk

Wednesday, May 7, 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

 

Virtual Event
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Literary Society of D'Head Book Club

Thursday, May 8, 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.

Second Friday Book Club

Friday, May 9, 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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Paperback Social Club

Tuesday, May 13, 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.

Offsite Event
Lianna Zhang next to book cover for Julie Chan is Dead

Liann Zhang Virtual Author Talk

Wednesday, May 14, 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...

 
REGISTER TODAY & Submit Your Questions in Advance

 

Virtual Event

Silent Book Club

Thursday, May 15, 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. 

Rachelle Bergstsein next to book cover for The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us

Rachelle Bergstein Virtual Author Talk

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
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...

 
REGISTER TODAY & Submit Your Questions in Advance

 

Virtual Event

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
Smithsonian Presenters Brian Gratwicke and Dr. Gina Della Togna with cover of Extinctopedia

Smithsonian Scientists Extinctopedia Virtual Author Talk

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Education & Lifelong Learning, Science & Technology
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.
Virtual Event
Author Lisa Jewell next to cover for Don't Let Him In

Lisa Jewell Virtual Author Talk

Tuesday, June 10, 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.
Virtual Event
Group of women holding books, one smiling at the camera

Paperback Social Club

Tuesday, June 10, 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.

Image of author presenting to an audience.

Literary Society of D'Head Book Club

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 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.

Second Friday Book Club

Friday, June 13, 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.

Silent Book Club

Thursday, June 19, 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. 

Author Katherine Applegate next to book cover for Odder: An Otter's Story

Katherine Applegate Virtual Author Talk

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Talks & Book Clubs, Cultural & Social
Age Group:
Children (6-9 years), Tweens (10-13 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.
Virtual Event

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.
Virtual Event
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.
Virtual Event
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.

Image of author presenting to an audience.

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.

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.