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Our Stitch by Stitch workshop is going sew well that we're going to be introducing another sewing program soon! Stay tun...
08/25/2026

Our Stitch by Stitch workshop is going sew well that we're going to be introducing another sewing program soon! Stay tuned!

In honor of Hobbit Day — the shared birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins — we’re inviting all Shirefolk to join us for a ...
08/25/2026

In honor of Hobbit Day — the shared birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins — we’re inviting all Shirefolk to join us for a cozy, creative celebration!

Come design your very own miniature Hobbit Door using wood slices, paint, moss, stones, and other rustic materials. Whether you’re decorating a fairy garden, bookshelf nook, or planning to welcome Gandalf himself, this is the perfect way to honor the spirit of the Shire.

All materials provided!

Do you love telling stories, writing poems, or dreaming up new worlds? Join us each Wednesday at 4 pm for The Write Stuf...
08/19/2026

Do you love telling stories, writing poems, or dreaming up new worlds? Join us each Wednesday at 4 pm for The Write Stuff: Creative Writing Hour, a fun space for kids and teens to explore their imaginations, practice their writing, and share ideas with others.

Whether you’re an experienced writer or just starting out, this is your time to get inspired, put pen to paper, and see where your creativity takes you!

All materials provided.

Join us for a screening of the thought-provoking HBO documentary Alternate Endings: Six New Ways to Die in America. This...
08/19/2026

Join us for a screening of the thought-provoking HBO documentary Alternate Endings: Six New Ways to Die in America. This intimate film follows six individuals and families as they explore modern, non-traditional approaches to honoring loved ones at the end of life, including celebrations of life, green burials, living wakes, and more. Through deeply personal stories, the documentary examines how changing attitudes toward death are reshaping the ways we celebrate, remember, and say goodbye.

Saturday, August 29 | 1PM

Return Date Café is a quarterly event that provides a space to discuss topics related to death and dying in a relaxed social setting.

For more information: 228.436.3095

https://www.facebook.com/events/1056912130243381

Ready to dust off your sewing machine and start stitching?Whether you're a complete beginner or just need a refresher, t...
08/19/2026

Ready to dust off your sewing machine and start stitching?

Whether you're a complete beginner or just need a refresher, this five-week sewing series will help you build confidence one stitch at a time. Learn how to operate your sewing machine, master essential sewing techniques, and complete a simple project each week as you develop your skills. Adults and teens welcome!

📍 Tuesdays | 2:00–4:00 PM
📅 August 11 – September 8

SCHEDULE:

8/25: Hemming; Sewing corners
PROJECT: Drawstring Purse/ Gift Bag

9/1: Bring Your Own Ideas/ Patterns
PROJECT: Desktop “box”/ caddy

9/8: Bring Your Own Fabric
PROJECT: Sling bag purse/ bookbag tutorial

Please bring your own sewing machine.

✂️ Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Reserve your spot: [email protected] or 228.436.3095

https://www.facebook.com/events/1369370571978650

Join us for a fun and creative session making Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) — tiny, original works of art that are made to...
08/19/2026

Join us for a fun and creative session making Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) — tiny, original works of art that are made to collect, trade, or share!

🖌️ We’ll provide the space and inspiration — you bring your imagination!
🎴 Create your own set of 2.5" x 3.5" cards using any materials or styles you love.
🔄 Then swap and share with fellow artists and art lovers!

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to play with some paint, this is a welcoming space to express yourself and connect with others through art.

Come make something small and meaningful!

Join our Pokémon Club every third Thursday for a fun, welcoming space where Trainers of all experience levels can learn ...
08/19/2026

Join our Pokémon Club every third Thursday for a fun, welcoming space where Trainers of all experience levels can learn how to play, trade cards, and connect with fellow Pokémon fans. Whether you’re just starting your journey or already a seasoned Trainer, come battle, trade, and make new friends in the world of Pokémon!

No cards? No problem! We have decks available!

Ages 5-17 welcome! We will also have color sheets and crafts for any littles that join us.

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗔𝗤𝘀𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚?No, the Biloxi libraries are part of the Harrison County Library System, ...
08/13/2026

𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗔𝗤𝘀

𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚?
No, the Biloxi libraries are part of the Harrison County Library System, which is a stand-alone, political subdivision governed by a board of trustees whose members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors.

𝑺𝒐 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒚?
No, the Harrison County Library System is separate from the county as well. Laws governing the formation, governance, and funding of public libraries can be found under title 39-3-1 through 39-3-25 available on the Secretary of State’s website.

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂 𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎?
The current service contract was signed in 1994 by the county, the cities (Long Beach is not part of the system currently), and the library board of trustees.

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅?
The Biloxi libraries receive funds from the city, the county, the state, and small amounts from grants. The 1994 contract sets out a funding mechanism employing what’s called millage to fund the library. The simplest analogy is that the library was to have received an assigned piece of the revenue “pie.” Not every entity is allowed to receive millage, but the state code permits counties and cities to fund libraries through an assigned percentage. However, this was not put in place.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈?
Due to not having an assigned portion and not being a city or county department, the library is grouped in budget sections such as “donations” in some municipalities or “non-departmental” spending, along with museums, CTA, donations to non-profits, the Boom Boom Committee, social groups, and other groups awarded discretionary spending.

𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓?
Libraries are a city/county service. Lumping them in a miscellaneous category deprioritizes them. Millage funding was established by the state as a way to give libraries a more stable source of funds that grows or shrinks naturally with the prosperity (or lack thereof) of the city or county. For more than a decade library funding remained stagnant. We are grateful for recent growth, but the FY 25-26 is the first year the funding returned to 2004 levels since Katrina.

𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒅𝒐 𝒘𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔? 𝑰𝒔𝒏’𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒘?
Libraries are much more than book warehouses, though we do check out tens of thousands of books each year. We have digital materials for free, while online options often aren’t, and not everyone has access to those resources. More importantly, patrons use library wi-fi or computers and spaces to study, to go online to do work or school, to apply for jobs, and many more tasks. Libraries also hold over 2,000 programs in Harrison County each year. Topics include reading programs for families and children, science presentations, crafts, history programs, and much more. We also go out into the community to provide services to people who can’t get to branches through our mobile outreach vehicle, LUMO. Libraries had over a quarter million visitors in Harrison County last year and checked out over 450,000 items. For most taxpayers, one book checkout gives you a 100% return on your investment.

Ready to dust off your sewing machine and start stitching?Whether you're a complete beginner or just need a refresher, t...
08/10/2026

Ready to dust off your sewing machine and start stitching?

Whether you're a complete beginner or just need a refresher, this five-week sewing series will help you build confidence one stitch at a time. Learn how to operate your sewing machine, master essential sewing techniques, and complete a simple project each week as you develop your skills. Adults and teens welcome!

📍 Tuesdays | 2:00–4:00 PM
📅 August 11 – September 8

SCHEDULE:

8/11: Sewing Machine Basics
PROJECT: Bookmarks

8/18: Sewing Fundamentals (pinning and pressing)
PROJECT: Coasters

8/25: Hemming; Sewing corners
PROJECT: Drawstring Purse/ Gift Bag

9/1: Bring Your Own Ideas/ Patterns
PROJECT: Desktop “box”/ caddy

9/8: Bring Your Own Fabric
PROJECT: Sling bag purse/ bookbag tutorial

Please bring your own sewing machine.

✂️ Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Reserve your spot: [email protected] or 228.436.3095

Hear ye! Hear ye!The Dungeons & Dragons Club is a game for beginners and has sessions on the second and fourth Saturdays...
08/10/2026

Hear ye! Hear ye!

The Dungeons & Dragons Club is a game for beginners and has sessions on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No experience or rulebooks necessary. The campaign is a rules-lite, custom game that emulates classic D&D.

⭐Participants will play a campaign (~6 sessions).

Group A: 2nd Saturdays
Group B: 4th Saturdays — seats available

18+ Program

There are limited seats available. Register to save your seat at the table. If the table is full, your name will be added to the waitlist.
Inquire at the front desk for more details. Dice and snacks will be provided.

For more information: 228.436.3095

https://www.facebook.com/events/2312874632539337/2312876322539168/

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580 Howard Avenue
Biloxi, MS
39530

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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