Events for May 18 Through May 24

Tuesday, May 19
Mayfield Writing and Public Speaking Group, Graves County Public Library (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., free.
Every Tuesday.

Tuesday, May 19
Open Mic Night, Jeremiah's (225 Broadway St., Paducah), 9 p.m., free.
Every Tuesday.

Thursday, May 21
Graves County Public Library Story Hour (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 10 a.m.-11 a.m., free.
Hear story books, sing silly songs, play games, make nifty crafts and eat goodies! Parents are invited to help children with the crafts and the refreshments. Please call the library at 247-2911 to enroll your child. Every Thursday morning.

Thursday, May 21
Rhythm and Poetry, Club Plush (1200 North 8th St., Paducah), 8 p.m.-11 p.m., free.
Writers, poets, musicians and fans: Head to Club Plush for a great evening of talent and entertainment! For more info, the fabulously talented call Darris Shelby, 556-0639.

Friday, May 22
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free.
Hear some of the area's most talented poets and storytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic–-or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Every Friday.

Saturday, May 23
Paducah Prose Writers Group, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 3-5 p.m., free.
For fiction and non-fiction writers. Bring a few pages of your work to improve. Meets in the second floor conference room.

Ongoing Events
LowerTown Art & Music Festival (Jefferson-Park, 3rd-9th Streets, LowerTown Arts District, Paducah), May 22-May 24: Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free admission.
Not strictly literary, but sure to be inspiring.