Events for August 10 Through August 16

Tuesday, August 11
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, August 11
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.

Wednesday, August 12
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, August 12
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, August 13
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, August 13
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, August 13
Rhythm and Poetry, Club Plush (1200 North 8th St., Paducah), 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., free.
Writers, poets, musicians and fans: Head to Club Plush for a great evening of talent and entertainment! Free! For more info, call the fabulously talented Darris Shelby, at (270) 556-0639. Free.

Friday, August 14
48 Hour Film Project, Maiden Alley Cinema (112 Maiden Alley, Paducah), 6 p.m.
The 48 Hour Film Project is a wild and sleepless weekend in which you and a team write, shoot, edit, and score a movie in just 48 hours. On Friday night, you get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue, and a genre, all to include in your movie. 48 hours later, the movie must be complete. It will show at Maiden Alley Cinema, usually in the next week. The local winner goes on to the national competition. For more info, call Landee at (270) 442-7723, or e-mail her at landee@maidenalleycinema dot org.

Friday, August 14
Looking for Rhett Butler; Purchase Players Performing Arts Center (9th and Water St., Mayfield, KY); 7 p.m.; Adults: $10, Students and Seniors: $8, Children (under 12): $6.
Hilarious comedy penned by local resident Don Johnson--author of such hits as The Gruber Complex and Burbon, Burgoo and Old Dog Ring. Call (270) 251-9035 for more info.

Friday, August 14
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free. Every Friday.

Saturday, August 15
Looking for Rhett Butler; Purchase Players Performing Arts Center (9th and Water St., Mayfield, KY); 7 p.m.; Adults: $10, Students and Seniors: $8, Children (under 12): $6.
Hilarious comedy penned by local resident Don Johnson--author of such hits as The Gruber Complex and Burbon, Burgoo and Old Dog Ring. Call (270) 251-9035 for more info.

Sunday, August 16
Looking for Rhett Butler; Purchase Players Performing Arts Center (9th and Water St., Mayfield, KY); 2 p.m.; Adults: $10, Students and Seniors: $8, Children (under 12): $6.
Hilarious comedy penned by local resident Don Johnson--author of such hits as The Gruber Complex and Burbon, Burgoo and Old Dog Ring. Call (270) 251-9035 for more info.


Ongoing Events
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 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.