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.

Add Sparkle to Your Style at East Central Public Library’s Teen Nail Polish Pendant Workshop

Hurley, MS _ Teens, get ready to shine! The East Central Public Library invites you to a fun and creative afternoon on Thursday, May 8 at 3:00 p.m. for a special Nail Polish Pendant Workshop just for you.

Looking for a unique way to show off your style? Come design and create your own eye-catching pendants using colorful nail polish and jewelry-making materials. Whether you’re going for glam, bold, or artsy, this is your chance to personalize your look with something totally you.

All materials, and refreshments, will be generously provided by the Friends of the East Central Public Library. No experience needed, just bring your imagination and a love for all things sparkly!  Save the date and bring a friend, Wednesday, May 8 at 3:00 p.m.

East Central Public Library Hosts Craft Event to Help You Find That Missing Match!

Hurley, MS — Got a lonely sock sitting in your laundry basket with no partner in sight? Don’t toss it just yet! The East Central Public Library invites you to a fun and creative event on Thursday, May 8 at 2:00 PM where participants will make custom Lost Sock signs—perfect for holding on to those single socks until their match turns up.

This lighthearted event is open to all ages and is a great way to add a little personality and order to your laundry routine. Whether you’re a sock collector or just tired of mismatched pairs, this program is for you!

All materials will be provided, but space is limited.
Be sure to sign up at the library’s front desk to reserve your spot.

Let’s get crafty, share a few laughs, and maybe even reunite a sock or two with its long-lost mate!

For more information or to register, visit www.jgrls.org or call the East Central Public Library.

East Central Public Library Hosts Unique Upcycling Workshop: Turning Forgotten Books into Treasure

Hurley, MS _ The East Central Public Library invites community members of all ages to experience the beauty of transformation at a special workshop on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Titled “One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure,” this creative session is led by Ms. Rebecca and focuses on turning discarded or forgotten books into stunning decorative art pieces. What was once considered “trash” will be given new life through hands-on creativity and storytelling.

Participants will learn how to upcycle old books, breathing imagination into pages that may have once sat collecting dust. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast, a book lover, or simply curious, this event is sure to spark inspiration and show how a little creativity can transform the ordinary into something extraordinary.

Supplies will be provided while they last. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to see beauty in unexpected places!