Events for June 22 Through June 28

Monday, June 22
Teen/Tween Summer Reading Program: Behind the Puppet Wall, McCracken County Public Library, 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., free.
Join Ms Retta at the Story Time wall! Make your own puppet, write a group skit with others, then have fun behind the puppet wall. Ms Retta will help direct our group’s performance to make it as professional as it can be.

Tuesday, June 23
Be Creative @ Your Library: Reptile Show, ; McCracken County Public Library; shows at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.; free.
Part of the Summer Reading Program. Scott Shupe, Director of Education with Kentucky Reptile Zoo in Slade, KY will bring some of his live reptiles for an amazing show full of information and fun!

Tuesday, June 23
Story Hour, Marshall County Public Library: Calvert City branch (23 Park Road, Calvert City, KY), 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., free.
Children ages 4-6. Your child will enjoy stories and fun with Ms. Kelly & other children. During this hour, your child will read exciting books, play fun games, and make crafts too! Story Hour is a great opportunity for your child to meet new friends and be introduced to the world of books and reading at an early age. We strive to promote life-long readers and library users!

Tuesday, June 23
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, June 23
Open Mic Night, Jeremiah's (225 Broadway St., Paducah), 9 p.m., free. Join in for a night of music, spoken word and artist collaborations on the fly! Call 443-3991 for more info. Every Tuesday.

Wednesday, June 24
Mother Goose Story Time, Marshall County Library: Benton branch (1003 Poplar Street, Benton, KY), 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., free.
A 30-minute program for 3-year-olds. All children should be accompanied by an adult. Mother Goose is a program in which your child will participate in activities geared towards young readers. It will include books, games, and crafts. This is a great way to introduce your child to the world of reading!

Wednesday, June 24
Be Creative @ Your Library: Reptile Show, ; McCracken County Public Library; shows at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.; free.
Part of the Summer Reading Program. Scott Shupe, Director of Education with Kentucky Reptile Zoo in Slade, KY will bring some of his live reptiles for an amazing show full of information and fun!

Wednesday, June 24
Story Hour, Marshall County Public Library: Benton branch (1003 Poplar Street, Benton, KY), 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., free.
Children ages 4-6. Your child will enjoy stories and fun with Ms. Kelly & other children. During this hour, your child will read exciting books, play fun games, and make crafts too! Story Hour is a great opportunity for your child to meet new friends and be introduced to the world of books and reading at an early age. We strive to promote life-long readers and library users!

Thursday, June 25
Story Hour, Marshall County Public Library: Hardin branch (104 2nd Street, Hardin, KY), 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., free.
Children ages 4-6. Your child will enjoy stories and fun with Ms. Kelly & other children. During this hour, your child will read exciting books, play fun games, and make crafts too! Story Hour is a great opportunity for your child to meet new friends and be introduced to the world of books and reading at an early age. We strive to promote life-long readers and library users!

Thursday, June 25
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, June 25
Scrabble Night, McCracken County Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), second floor conference room, 7 p.m., free.
All ages/skill levels welcome. Last Thursdays of the month.

Thursday, June 25
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, June 19
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.

Ongoing Events
June 1 through July 31
Express Yourself: Young Adult Summer Reading Program, Marshall County Library (3 locations: 1003 Poplar Street, Benton, KY; 23 Park Road, Calvert City, KY; and 104 2nd Street, Hardin, KY), free.
For students who are going to be in the 7th through 12th grade this fall. Sign-up at the circulation desk of your favorite branch of the Marshall County Public Library. Then work hard to accumulate points during the months of June & July. Get lots of cool prizes and a chance to win a $150 Night On The Town Gift Card Collection. For more information visit the website.

June 8 through ?
Be Creative @ Your Library, Calloway County Public Library (710 Main Street, Murray, KY), sessions at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., free (but registration is required).
Participants must choose one session and participate in that session for the duration of the program. Participants can NOT switch sessions from week to week. All programs are filled on a first come, first served basis. Registration will continue until sessions are filled. To register please return a completed form to the library. NO registration will be taken over the phone nor by fax.

June 8 through July 27
Teen/Tween Summer Reading Program, McCracken County Public Library, free.
For more information please contact: McCracken County Public Library Youth Services Department (270) 442-2510 ext. 50.

June 9 through July 15
Be Creative @ Your Library: Children's Summer Reading Program; McCracken County Public Library; 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.; free. Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
For more information please contact: McCracken County Public Library Youth Services Department at (270) 442-2510 ext. 22. Please note: There are no Programs on June 30th and July 1st.

June 9 through ?
Library Toddlers, Calloway County Public Library (710 Main Street, Murray, KY), 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., free (but registration required).
The Library Toddlers program introduces group interaction and features a story, music, and toy time.

Library Toddlers Session 1
Age 12-36 months accompanied by an adult.
9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Limit 12 toddlers with their adults.

Library Toddlers Session 2
Age 12-36 months accompanied by an adult.
10:30a.m. to 11 a.m.
Limit 12 toddlers with their adults.

June 10 through July 15
Preschool Story Time, Calloway County Public Library (710 Main Street, Murray, KY), 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., free (but registration required).
The Library Preschoolers program features stories, music activities and crafts. Parents participate with their children as well as assisting their child with listening and sitting skills, activities, and crafts. Age 3-6 years accompanied by an adult. Limit 15 preschoolers with their adults. Meeting dates will be June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, & 15. Registration has begun for the summer story time programs and will continue until all programs are filled.

June 15-July 30
Be Creative @ Your Library, Marshall County Public Library (3 locations: 1003 Poplar Street, Benton, KY; 23 Park Road, Calvert City, KY; and 104 2nd Street, Hardin, KY), free.
For students going into grades 2nd-6th.

Benton:
2nd & 3rd graders, Monday, 2:30-4 p.m.
4th-6th graders, Wednesday, 2:30-4 p.m.

Calvert: Tuesday, 2:30-4 p.m.

Hardin: Thursday, 2:30-4 p.m.