Gautier Events

Free Cooking Matters Course Coming to Gautier Public Library

GAUTIER, Miss. — Adults are invited to strengthen their kitchen skills during Cooking Matters, a free six-week, hands-on cooking course at the Gautier Public Library.

Classes will be held Thursdays from October 8 through November 19, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Trained educators will teach food preparation, grocery shopping, food budgeting and nutrition. Participants will also prepare and taste recipes during class while learning how to make healthy, flavorful family meals.

Cooking Matters helps participants gain confidence using a knife, preparing meals with ingredients already available at home and creating nutritious meals on a budget.

To register, contact Shelby E. Naron, MS, RD, CHES, nutrition educator, at 228-769-3213 or sen174@msstate.edu.

The Gautier Public Library is located at 2100 Library Lane.

Gautier Public Library Offers Beginner Crochet Class

GAUTIER, Miss. — Gautier Public Library will host a beginner-friendly Crochet Class on Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Designed for absolute beginners, the class will guide participants through the basics of crochet with easy, step-by-step instruction. No previous experience is needed, and all supplies will be provided. Each participant will have an opportunity to create an item of their own.
The program will be held at Gautier Public Library, 2100 Library Lane in Gautier. For more information, call the library at 228-497-4531.
Gautier Public Library is a branch of the Jackson-George Regional Library System. Learn more at www.JGRLS.org.

Gautier Library’s Page Turners Book Club to Discuss “Wolf Worm”

GAUTIER, Miss. — The Gautier Public Library’s Page Turners Book Club will meet Saturday, October 17, at 10:30 a.m. at Baywood Nutrition, located at 3880 Gautier-Vancleave Road.

This month’s featured selection is “Wolf Worm” by New York Times bestselling author T. Kingfisher. Readers are invited to enjoy a lively conversation about the book and connect with other members of the community.

Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact the Gautier Public Library at 228-497-4531 or visit www.JGRLS.org.

Gautier Public Library Invites Players to Magic Day

GAUTIER, Miss. — Gautier Public Library invites new and experienced players to gather for Magic Day on Saturday, October 17, beginning at noon.

Participants will spend the afternoon playing Magic: The Gathering, meeting other players and enjoying the strategy and excitement of the popular tabletop card game. Whether attendees are experienced competitors or are just beginning to explore the game, everyone is welcome to participate.

Magic Day will be held at Gautier Public Library, located at 2100 Library Lane in Gautier. For more information, call the library at 228-497-4531 or visit www.JGRLS.org. 

Gautier Library Invites Community to Create Custom Button Pins

GAUTIER, Miss. — Turn your favorite ideas, pictures and designs into personalized button pins during a Button Making program at the Gautier Public Library on Saturday, October 24, at 1 p.m.

The library will provide the supplies and button maker. Participants are encouraged to bring their creativity and may also bring pictures to use in their designs.

The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Gautier Public Library.  The Gautier Public Library is located at 2100 Library Lane. For more information, call 228-497-4531 or visit www.JGRLS.org.

Gautier Library to Celebrate Fall-O-Ween with Family Fun

GAUTIER, Miss. — The Gautier Public Library invites the community to celebrate Fall-O-Ween on Saturday, October 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The family-friendly celebration will feature free hot dogs, games and prizes. Guests may also enjoy a cakewalk, escape room, book sale and costume contest.

Fall-O-Ween is sponsored by the Friends of the Gautier Library.  The Gautier Public Library is located at 2100 Library Lane. For more information, call 228-497-4531 or visit www.JGRLS.org.

Gautier Public Library Hosts Monthly Trivia Night at Antonio’s Pizzeria

Gautier, MS — Think you know it all? Put your knowledge to the test at Trivia Night with the Gautier Public Library, held at Antonio’s Pizzeria on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of fun, food, and friendly competition while supporting your local library. Trivia Night is free to play and open to all—bring your friends, form a team, and see if you have what it takes to be the champions!

This event is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Spanish Trail Lanes Bowling Center, Antonio’s Pizzeria, and the Friends of the Library – Gautier.

Gautier Public Library Invites Community to Monthly Bingo Night at Antonio’s Pizzeria

GAUTIER, Miss. — Gautier Public Library and the Friends of the Gautier Library invite community members to enjoy an evening of fun, food, and friendly competition at Bingo Night, held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Antonio’s Pizzeria in Gautier.

This ongoing community event brings together bingo enthusiasts, families, and friends for an exciting night of games and prizes while supporting library programs and services. Participants can enjoy great food, connect with neighbors, and compete for a variety of prizes donated by local sponsors.

Bingo Night is made possible through the generous support of community partners, including Antonio’s Pizzeria, Killer Crab & Seafood Co., Nardi’s, Delo’s Heavenly House of Coffee, and the Friends of the Gautier Library.

The event takes place at Antonio’s Pizzeria, located at 3316 Ladnier Road, Gautier, MS 39553. Community members of all experience levels are welcome to attend.

For more information about Bingo Night or other library programs, contact Gautier Public Library at 228-497-4531 or visit www.jgrls.org.

Gautier Public Library Invites Creative Minds to Monthly Junk Journaling Group

GAUTIER, Miss. — Gautier Public Library invites adults and teens interested in creative journaling, paper crafting, and mixed-media art to join its Junk Journaling Group, which meets on the first Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. in the library’s meeting room.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Gautier Library, the ongoing program provides participants with an opportunity to explore the art of junk journaling—a creative hobby that transforms everyday materials such as paper scraps, book pages, photographs, ephemera, and keepsakes into personalized journals and memory books.

Whether attendees are experienced journal makers or new to the craft, the group offers a welcoming environment to share ideas, learn techniques, and connect with fellow creatives. Participants are encouraged to bring their own materials and projects or simply come to learn more about this growing artistic pastime.

The monthly gathering promotes creativity, storytelling, and self-expression while fostering community among local crafters and artists.

Meetings are held at Gautier Public Library, located at 2100 Library Lane in Gautier. For more information, call 228-497-4531 or visit www.jgrls.org.

Gautier Public Library Launches “Silent Book Club at the Hammocks”

GAUTIER, MS — Gautier Public Library invites readers to relax and unwind this summer with Silent Book Club at the Hammocks, held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 5:00–6:00 PM during June and July.

This peaceful outdoor reading experience encourages participants to bring a favorite book, chair, or blanket and enjoy an hour of quiet reading near the library’s hammocks. Several hammocks will also be available for attendees to use while supplies last.

Designed for readers who enjoy the company of fellow book lovers without the pressure of assigned reading or discussion, Silent Book Club at the Hammocks offers a calm and welcoming atmosphere to simply relax and read outdoors. Participants are encouraged to bring bug spray and dress comfortably for the weather.

The event will take place at Gautier Public Library, 2100 Library Lane. For more information, call 228-497-4531 or visit www.JGRLS.org.

Gautier Public Library Welcomes New and Returning Members to

Monthly Friends of the Library Meeting

Gautier, MS — The Gautier Public Library invites community members to join the Friends of the Library Monthly Membership Meeting, held every third Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the library.

These meetings offer an opportunity to support and shape the future of the library through discussions on fundraising, marketing, and event planning. Members also provide valuable feedback and ideas for programs and services that benefit the entire community.

Annual membership is just $5 for individuals or $10 for families, with corporate sponsorships beginning at $25. New members are always welcome!