Meridian Lauderdale County Public Library

Meridian Lauderdale County Public Library Public library serving the needs of the people of Meridian, Lauderdale County and beyond.

Have you heard of award winning actress Sela Ward or the father of country music Jimmie Rodgers? And let's not forget Hartley Peavey, the founder of Peavey Electronics. All of these and many more famous individuals have called Meridian and Lauderdale County "home." In 1864, General Sherman and his troops destroyed the railroad tracks and burned tons of freight, leaving the General to declare in a

memo to Union Headquarters, "Meridian no longer exists!" Well, he was wrong. Take a peek inside and see what the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library has to offer.

05/28/2026
05/28/2026

πŸ¦–πŸ“š THANK YOU FOR HELPING US β€œUNEARTH A STORY!” πŸ“šπŸ¦–

What an absolutely dino-mite day at the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library! Our Summer Reading Kickoff was filled with laughter, excitement, dinosaurs, books, community, and so many wonderful memories.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make today possible:
πŸ¦– The Dinosaur Crew
🐐 Mrs. Angie Hales Petting Zoo
πŸ“š Our amazing featured authors
🀝 Community organizations and partners
🍧 Fizz and Sipps
🍴 Jabos Eats and Sweets
πŸ’› Our incredible Dusty and Lamar student volunteers
πŸ“– Our hardworking library staff
…and of course, EVERY patron and family who came out to celebrate with us!

From roaring dinosaur shows and visiting the petting zoo to meeting local authors and signing up for Summer Reading, today was a reminder of how special our library community truly is.

Thank you for spending part of your day with us and helping us kick off a summer full of stories, imagination, adventure, and fun. We can’t wait to see everyone throughout the summer! β˜€οΈπŸ“šπŸ¦•

Be sure to keep an eye on our page for upcoming programs and events!

SUMMER MOVIE MONDAYS!!!Join us for an Ice Age Marathon every Monday afternoon at 2:30 pm in June. Bring a friend, eat so...
05/28/2026

SUMMER MOVIE MONDAYS!!!
Join us for an Ice Age Marathon every Monday afternoon at 2:30 pm in June. Bring a friend, eat some popcorn, and laugh out loud!

UPDATE: Good news! Our public computers and printing services are now available again.
05/26/2026

UPDATE: Good news! Our public computers and printing services are now available again.

✨ COMMUNITY RESOURCE ROLL CALL βœ¨πŸ“š At the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library, we believe libraries are more than b...
05/22/2026

✨ COMMUNITY RESOURCE ROLL CALL ✨

πŸ“š At the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library, we believe libraries are more than books; they’re community resource hubs. A strong community happens when people know where to turn for help, support, education, and opportunities.

We would love your help building a community resource thread for our area!

If your organization, group, program, church, nonprofit, or business offers FREE or low-cost resources or services for the community, please share them in the comments below. We are especially looking for resources for ALL ages: children, teens, adults, seniors, families, caregivers, educators, and more.

Please include:
β€’ Organization name
β€’ Contact information
β€’ Ages served
β€’ Services/resources offered
β€’ City and/or county areas served

*Update*Due to the rainy week ahead this event has been cancelled. We will meet at the library instead of the lake for s...
05/19/2026

*Update*
Due to the rainy week ahead this event has been cancelled. We will meet at the library instead of the lake for some indoor fun!!

Calling all Toddlers!! Join some of your favorite librarians at Bonita Lakes Park Playground (to the right of the first pavilion), as we read, blow bubbles, and make new friends. Please bring a blanket or towel to sit on.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am

πŸ¦–β›οΈ Something BIG is stomping its way to the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library!This summer, we’re going back in ...
05/18/2026

πŸ¦–β›οΈ Something BIG is stomping its way to the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library!

This summer, we’re going back in time to UNEARTH A STORY! πŸ“šπŸŒ‹

Whether you’re a tiny Triceratops or a sophisticated Stegosaurus, our Summer Reading Program has something for everyone with exciting programs, crafts, performers, activities, and adventures all summer long!

πŸ“… Our June & July calendars are now available!
πŸ“– Summer Reading registration is OPEN!

Grab your excavation tools (okay… just your library card πŸ˜‰) and get ready to dig into legendary stories and prehistoric fun this summer.

Who: All Ages
How: Online registration or paper registration available at the library

πŸ”— Registration link available in the comments!

Address

2517 7th Street
Meridian, MS
39301

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+16016936771

Website

https://www.youtube.com/@MLCPL-MeridianMs

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