MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed)-The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library has a full schedule of activities planned throughout October, including live music, a fall festival, Halloween events, crafts and programs for children, teens and adults.
The library will host a Musician Spotlight featuring Alana Broughton at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12. Broughton, a musician and executive director of the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation, will perform live and share music, stories and Jimmie Rodgers history. The event is being held in collaboration with the Jimmie Rodgers Foundation.
The library’s Fall Festival will follow Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities will include live magic shows, a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting and food trucks. The festival is free and open to the public.
Other October programs include a Mini Pumpkin Craft for kindergarten through fifth-grade students and Career Connections for sixth- through 12th-grade students on Oct. 15.
Adults can attend Ghosts of Meridian’s Past at 11 a.m. Oct. 19, while toddlers and pre-K children can participate in a Puffy Ghost Craft at 10 a.m. Oct. 20.
Spooky Landscapes for kindergarten through fifth grade and Road Ready for sixth through 12th grade are scheduled for Oct. 22. An Internet Safety Training program for adults will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 23.
The library will continue its Halloween-themed activities during the final week of the month. Adults can attend Bingo, Boos & Costumes at 11 a.m. Oct. 26, followed by a Spooky Glow Party for toddlers and pre-K children at 10 a.m. Oct. 27.
The month’s activities will culminate with Halloween Costume Parties for kindergarten through 12th-grade students from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Oct. 29.
The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library is located at 2517 Seventh St. in Meridian.
