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Purvis Public Library

122 Shelby Speights Drive Purvis, MS 39475

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106 West Main Avenue Lumberton, MS 39455

Oak Grove Public Library

4958 Old Highway 11 Hattiesburg, MS 39402

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121 Poplar Street Sumrall, MS 39482

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October Calendar for Oak Grove Public Library

Date: October 02, 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Join us for songs, craft and stories! This event is designed for preschool aged children but open to children of all ages.

Children

Date: October 02, 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Fall is in the air and pumpkins are the theme of this week's storytimes. We will have stories, craft and games.

Children

Date: October 02, 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 3:00- 4:00 pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We will be celebrating the release of T.S.'s newest album. Come help us celebrate!

Teens

Date: October 03, 2025 (Friday)

Time: 10:00am

Location: Main Library

Bring a craft to work on while we enjoy good conversation and maybe a little coffee.

Adults

Date: October 03, 2025 (Friday)

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

This month we read "The Nights and Its Moon". Join us for a lively discussion and a few snacks.

Adults

Date: October 03, 2025 (Friday)

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Main Library

We are collecting costumes. Distribution will begin Monday October 6th.

All Ages

Date: October 03, 2025 (Friday)

Time: 3:00- 5:00 pm

Location: Children's Room

Come play with Play-doh! Create anything you can imagine!

Children

Date: October 04, 2025 (Saturday)

Time: 11:00 am

Location: Children's Room

Sigma Tau Delta sorority will be here for a special Saturday story-time. The theme this week will be autumn. We will read some stories and do a craft.

Children

Date: October 06, 2025 (Monday)

Time: 10:00am

Location: Main Library

We have supplies for 50 beaded pens! They will be available for you to make until supplies run out. Pop-in when it is convenient for you.

All Ages

Date: October 07, 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 10:00am

Location: Main Library

We have supplies to make pressed flower bookmarks. Is it too early to think about Christmas gifts? I think it would be a nice gift for an auntie or grandmother or many Mom!

All Ages

Date: October 07, 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Not so spooky black cat story-time will be Tuesday and Thursday. We will read books featuring Pete the Cat and Splat the Cat, two of our favorite black cats! I know we can't have a story-time without a few extras and a craft. Don't miss this one.

Children

Date: October 08, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 10:00am

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We will be discussing "The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife". Brunch will be provided. I believe I shall make a fruit pizza. That sounds delicious!

Adults

Date: October 08, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Main Library

Our Writer's Guild is having fun writing and sharing their writings. Come see what it is all about!

Adults

Date: October 08, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 12:00-4:00PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

What better way to celebrate the master of children's horror than to have a Goosebumps movie marathon? We will have popcorn and cake to honor the writer R.L. Stine.

All Ages

Date: October 09, 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Not so spooky black cat story-time will be Tuesday and Thursday. We will read books featuring Pete the Cat and Splat the Cat, two of our favorite black cats! I know we can't have a story-time without a few extras and a craft. Don't miss this one.

Children

Date: October 09, 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 5:00-6:00 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Ms Autumn has some great anime to share with you. Come watch and enjoy a tasty snack.

Teens

Date: October 10, 2025 (Friday)

Time: 10:30am

Location: Program Room

All Ages

Date: October 11, 2025 (Saturday)

Time: 11:00 am

Location: Children's Room

Students from USM and the Sigma Tau Delta sorority will be here to do a special Saturday story-time. Join us for some Halloween books and craft.

Children

Date: October 13, 2025 (Monday)

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Oak Grove Lawn

Students from USM's French Department will be reading "Little Red Riding-hood". While they read we will enjoy a French picnic with baguettes and cheese.

Children

Date: October 14, 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Teen Area

All ages and all abilities get together for a fun afternoon of competition but nobody takes it too seriously. Come have fun!

All Ages

Date: October 14, 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Our ghost themed story-time will feature books and songs and a craft.

Children

Date: October 15, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 5:30 pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

The Friends of the Oak Grove Library meet quarterly to discuss upcoming programs and budgets. It is a fun look behind the scenes of the library.

Adults

Date: October 15, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 3:30

Location: Children's Room

Our friend, Sunday will be here to listen to our young readers entertain her with stories. Sunday has been waiting to hear what you have to tell her.

Children

Date: October 16, 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Ghost themed story-time will be Thursday with fun stories and craft.

Children

Date: October 17, 2025 (Friday)

Time: 10:00am

Location: Main Library

Bring a craft and we will have fun crafting and laughing. It's a fun time with these patrons.

Adults

Date: October 17, 2025 (Friday)

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Main Library

This is a preregistered event. Space is extremely limited. Call for more information 601-296-1620.

Children

Date: October 18, 2025 (Saturday)

Time: 10am -6pm

Location: Main Library

Hattiesburg tattoo artists will be here! For a $75 donation to our Friends of the Oak Grove Library, you can choose a tattoo from the flash sheets. Please remember to tip your artists. For more information call 601-296-1620.

Adults

Date: October 20, 2025 (Monday)

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We will be using perler beards to make a Halloween cookie craft.

Children

Date: October 21, 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Using wire we will twist it around a crystal making a hanger. Then we will attach it to a necklace.

Adults

Date: October 21, 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Diwali, also called Deepavali or Deepawali, is the Hindu festival of lights. We will be celebrating with our story-time theme with books, songs and a craft.

Children

Date: October 22, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: Main Library

The Oak Grove Library's Writers' Guild will meet Wednesdays at 4PM.

Adults

Date: October 22, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 3:00 pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Did you know that the library has Ancestry for its patrons to use? Rebeca will give us an introduction to this resource and have you searching for your ancestors.

All Ages

Date: October 23, 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

This month we will learn about the Hart Family tragedy. This is not for the faint of heart.

Adults

Date: October 23, 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 5:00-6:00 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

All Ages

Date: October 23, 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Diwali, also called Deepavali or Deepawali, is the Hindu festival of lights and it is this weeks story-time theme. Join us for songs, stories and a craft.

Children

Date: October 25, 2025 (Saturday)

Time: 10:00am

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

This month we are reading and discussing "The Invisible Life of Addie Le Rue."

Adults

Date: October 27, 2025 (Monday)

Time: 3:30

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We will be making fairy gardens.

All Ages

Date: October 28, 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 5:00-6:00 PM

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

We are choosing recipes out of "The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook". On 10/28 we will sample all the delicious goodies.

Adults

Date: October 28, 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Join us for songs, craft, stories and maybe a treat or two.

Children

Date: October 29, 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 3:00 pm

Location: Program Room at Oak Grove library

Using paper doilies we will cut out ghosts and adhere them to old record albums for a cool new Halloween decor idea.

All Ages

Date: October 30, 2025 (Thursday)

Time: 10:30 am

Location: Children's Room

Join us for songs, craft, stories and maybe a treat or two.

Children


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