East Central Events

Storytime at East Central Public Library

HURLEY, MS __Join us every Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m. at the East Central Public Library for LEGO fun! This event is for ages 8 and up. Bring your friends!

LEGO Club at Your Library

HURLEY, MS __ Join the LEGO Club at East Central Public Library! Bring a friend and your imagination. Legos provided. Ages 8 & up. Occurs on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 4-5 pm.

East Central Public Library Invites Families to Join “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” Challenge

HURLEY, MS – The East Central Public Library is excited to launch the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, designed to inspire a lifelong love of reading in young children. This free, year-round challenge encourages families to read together and track their progress—one book at a time.

The program is open to children from birth to age 5. Even repeated books count, and families can earn a small prize for every 100 books read. After reaching the 1,000-book milestone, participants will receive a special prize to celebrate their achievement.

Sign-ups begin this September at East Central Public Library. “Reading with your child every day builds vocabulary, strengthens bonds, and lays the foundation for future learning,” said Lynn Rainey, branch manager.

Read it and reap—1,000 adventures await!

East Central Public Library Presents:

“Do You Know the Unknown?”

Get ready for a spooky, fun challenge at East Central Public Library! For four weeks in October, test your cryptid knowledge by guessing the Cryptid of the Week.

Participants who guess correctly will receive a unique info card with fascinating stats and facts about each mysterious creature. Here’s a free hint for all cryptids: they are American!

Join us and see if you can uncover the unknown…if you dare!

East Central Public Library Hosts LEGO Car Derby for All Ages!

Get ready, builders and racers! East Central Public Library invites families and LEGO enthusiasts of all ages to a LEGO Car Derby on Monday, October 6 at 2:00 PM.

Participants will get to design and build their own LEGO race cars and collaborate to create a custom LEGO racetrack for the ultimate showdown. Test different builds, race against friends, and cheer on your fellow builders as cars zoom (or sometimes fly!) down the track.

All LEGO bricks are provided, just bring your creativity and competitive spirit! This drop-in event is perfect for kids, teens, and adults who love hands-on fun.

East Central Public Library Celebrates Library Fun Week!

Get ready for an action-packed week of games, races, and hands-on fun at East Central Public Library, 21801 Slider Rd., from October 6–10!

Library Fun Week Schedule:

• LEGO Car Derby – October 6 at 2:00 PM: Build and race your own LEGO cars!
• Switch Fun Day: Mario Edition – October 7 at 1:00 PM: Game on with your favorite Nintendo characters!
• RC Car Races – October 8 at 2:00 PM: Zoom your remote-controlled cars down our exciting track.
• Switch Fun Day: Fighter Edition – October 9 at 1:00 PM: Test your skills in epic gaming battles.
• Camp-In Adventure – October 10 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Cozy up with blanket forts, campfire stories, crafts, and more!

All events are open to all ages, offering families and gamers a chance to connect, play, and explore the library in fun new ways.

For more information, call 228-588-6263 or visit www.JGRLS.org. Follow us on Facebook: @JacksonGeorgeLibrary.

East Central Public Library Hosts RC Car Races

Start your engines! East Central Public Library invites racing enthusiasts of all ages to RC Car Races on Wednesday, October 8 at 2:00 PM.

Participants will build a custom RC racing track out of cardboard and then test their cars in high-speed action. From ramps and turns to unique obstacles, all supplies to create the course will be provided, you just bring your RC car and competitive spirit.

This hands-on event is perfect for kids, teens, and adults who love creativity, engineering, and racing fun. Come race, cheer, and see whose car crosses the finish line first!

East Central Public Library Hosts Switch Fun Day: Fighter Edition

School’s out, and the battles are on! Join East Central Public Library for Switch Fun Day: Fighter Edition on Thursday, October 9 at 1:00 PM.

Gamers ages 10 and up are invited to spend the afternoon playing popular Nintendo Switch fighting games, including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl, and more. Bring your own controllers if you have them, or grab one at the library and jump into the action.

Whether you’re smashing, brawling, or teaming up with friends, this drop-in event is the perfect chance to test your reflexes and show off your gaming skills!

East Central Public Library Hosts Spooky Skull Painting Event

Get ready to add a little spooky fun this season at East Central Public Library! On Thursday, October 9, starting at 3:00 PM, join us for a creepy skull painting workshop.

All supplies will be provided thanks to the Friends of the East Central Public Library, so just bring your creativity and get ready to craft a uniquely spooky masterpiece. This event is perfect for all ages looking to get into the Halloween spirit!

East Central Public Library Invites Families to Indoor Camp Day

Get ready for a cozy indoor adventure at East Central Public Library on Friday, October 10, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM! No tents required—just bring your imagination.

Kick off the day with campfire dogs at noon, then enjoy a full afternoon of fun:

• Campfire stories
• Campfire songs
• Walking s’mores
• Campfire crafts
• Shadow puppets
• Blanket fort building (bring your favorite stuffed animal and blanket!)

This event is open to all ages—perfect for families looking to share a magical camp experience indoors. Come camp in together with us at the library!

East Central Public Library Welcomes Community Heroes!

HURLEY, MS – East Central Public Library invites families to a special Storytime with local heroes! Join Sheriff Ledbetter, K-9 Officer Lars, and Sergeant Montgomery for a morning of reading, singing, and learning about safety in a fun and interactive way.

This exciting event will take place at East Central Public Library on October 23 at 10:00 AM. Don’t miss this chance to meet your community heroes and snap a photo with them after storytime! It’s the perfect opportunity for kids and families to learn, have fun, and connect with those who keep our community safe.