St. Martin Events

St. Martin Public Library Invites Adults to Paint Iconic Shotgun Houses

St. Martin, MS —  St. Martin Public Library invites adults to celebrate the Mardi Gras season with Paint Your Own Shotgun Houses, a guided watercolor painting program on Tuesday, February 10, at 3:00 p.m.

Participants will create their own watercolor masterpiece inspired by the iconic shotgun houses of New Orleans. No prior painting experience is required—this relaxed, step-by-step session is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike.
All supplies will be provided by the Friends of the St. Martin Public Library. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.

This program is intended for adults ages 18 and up.
To register or for more information, call 228-392-3250 or visit St. Martin Public Library, located at 15004 Lemoyne Boulevard.

St. Martin Public Library Hosts “Storytime with a Policeman!”

St. Martin, MS — St. Martin Public Library invites families to a special community event, Storytime with a Policeman!, on Thursday, February 19, at 10:00 a.m.

Children will enjoy stories read by a Jackson County Police Officer, offering a fun opportunity to promote early literacy while building positive community connections. This welcoming program is designed for young children and their caregivers.

Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The event will take place at St. Martin Public Library, 15004 Lemoyne Boulevard. For more information, call 228-392-3250 or visit www.JGRLS.org.

St. Martin Public Library Invites Teens to Join the Teen Advisory Board

St. Martin, MS — St. Martin Public Library invites local teens to take part in its Teen Advisory Board on Saturday, February 21, at 12:00 p.m.The Teen Advisory Board gives young people the opportunity to share ideas, provide feedback, and help shape library programs and services for teens. Participants will collaborate with library staff to discuss activities, collections, and events that matter most to them.

This program is open to teens ages 12–17. Registration is required.

The meeting will be held at St. Martin Public Library, located at 15004 Lemoyne Boulevard. To register or for more information, please call 228-392-3250 or visit www.JGRLS.org.

St. Martin Public Library Launches “Book Talk for Teens”

St. Martin, MS — The St. Martin Public Library is excited to announce Book Talk for Teens, a new book discussion club designed especially for young readers ages 12 to 17. Meetings will be held on December 15, January 27, and February 23 at 4:30 p.m.

This program offers teens a welcoming space to talk about what they’re reading, share recommendations, and discover new titles to add to their TBR (To Be Read) list. Each session will also include a fun, book-related activity to keep the conversation lively and creative.

Book Talk for Teens is sponsored by the Friends of the St. Martin Public Library.  Teens interested in joining are encouraged to call 228-392-3250 to register.

Homeschool Crafternoon

ST. MARTIN, MS __ Join us at the St. Martin Public Library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for our exciting Homeschool Crafternoon event! Bring your family and drop in anytime between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to get creative in the Children’s Library. After the craft session, feel free to stick around and mingle with other homeschoolers. No need to register, but it’s preferable. This program is perfect for elementary-aged children and is made possible by the Friends of the St. Martin Public Library. Remember, children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. We can’t wait to see you there!