Teen/Tween Summer Reading Program: Body Art and Tandem Drawing, McCracken County Public Library, Body Art: 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Tandem Drawing: 2 p.m. to 2:45p.m., free.
Body Art--Wear your shorts and tees for this workshop! Decorate yourself (or a friend) with cosmetic crayons. Limit 10.
Tandem Drawing--Imagine drawing a picture together with someone, at the same time, on opposite sides of a wall of glass. That’s tandem drawing! Session limited to 8 participants.
Monday, July 13
Squire Babcock, Dale Ray Phillips, Lynn Pruett reading; Murray State University; the Clara M. Eagle Art Gallery (N 15th St. & Olive Blvd., Murray, KY); 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14
Mike Hemmelgarn, Comedian and Juggler; McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington Street Paducah); 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.; free. Who better to end our Summer Reading Program than someone who can juggle a bowling ball, a toilet plunger, and an apple! Come join the fun as we wrap up another summer of being creative at the library!
Tuesday, June 14
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, July 14
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, July 14
Ilya Kaminsky reading; Murray State University; the Clara M. Eagle Art Gallery (N 15th St. & Olive Blvd., Murray, KY); 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14
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, July 15
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, July 15
Mike Hemmelgarn, Comedian and Juggler; McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington Street Paducah); 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.; free. Who better to end our Summer Reading Program than someone who can juggle a bowling ball, a toilet plunger, and an apple! Come join the fun as we wrap up another summer of being creative at the library!
Wednesday, July 15
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!
Wednesday, July 15
Presentation and Discussion: "Literary Contests: Behind the Scenes," Murray State University (N 15th St. & Olive Blvd., Murray, KY), in Faculty Hall 208, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday, July 16
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, July 16
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.
Friday, July 17
Twilight Theatre, Ken Bar Lodge (7711 US Highway 641, North Gilbertsville, KY)6:30 pm. Enjoy Off-Broadway Theater in Kentucky! Playing now: The Case of the Crushed Petunias by Tennessee Williams and Ace of Hearts, a world premiere, by Tom Cavanaugh. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., with the show at 8 p.m. For more info, contact Shirley at (270) 436-2399 or by e-mail.
Friday, July 17
Proof (by David Auburn), Playhouse in the Park (701 Gil Hobson Dr., Murray, KY), 7 p.m., $8 to $11.On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father's who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father's madness—or genius—will she inherit? Tickets can be purchased online.
Friday, July 17
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free. Every Friday.
Saturday, July 18
Twilight Theatre, Ken Bar Lodge (7711 US Highway 641, North Gilbertsville, KY)6:30 pm. Enjoy Off-Broadway Theater in Kentucky! Playing now: The Case of the Crushed Petunias by Tennessee Williams and Ace of Hearts, a world premiere, by Tom Cavanaugh. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., with the show at 8 p.m. For more info, contact Shirley at (270) 436-2399 or by e-mail.
Saturday, July 18
Proof (by David Auburn), Playhouse in the Park (701 Gil Hobson Dr., Murray, KY), 7 p.m., $8 to $11. On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father's who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father's madness—or genius—will she inherit? Tickets can be purchased online.
Sunday, July 19
Proof (by David Auburn), Playhouse in the Park (701 Gil Hobson Dr., Murray, KY), 7 p.m., $8 to $11. On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father's who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father's madness—or genius—will she inherit? Tickets can be purchased online.
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 1June 10 through July 15
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.
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.
July 10-18
Murray State University’s Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing Program’s Summer 2009 residency will feature Kentucky literary legend Ed McClanahan, civil rights writer John Egerton, and poet Ilya Kaminsky as visiting writers.
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