Events for September 14 Through September 20

Monday, September 14
West Kentucky Songwriters Chapter: Nashville Songwriters Association International, Curris Center (Murray State University, Murray, KY), 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Call (270) 293-7252 for more info.

Tuesday, September 15
Story Time: Puppet Picnic Under Great Grandfather Silvertree, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., free.
Join Ms. Retta, Bob Dog, and Ms. Cherri as they share with young and old alike in their special program of stories, puppets, and songs. Each program is designed for preschoolers and their caregivers. Tuesdays.

Tuesday, September 15
Mayfield Writing and Public Speaking Group, Graves County Public Library (601 N. 17th St., Mayfield, KY), 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., free. Every Tuesday.

Thursday, September 17
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 (270) 247-2911 to enroll your child. Every Thursday morning.

Thursday, September 17
Teaching To Kill a Mockingbird, Carson Center (Green Room, 100 Kentucky Ave., Paducah), 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m., free.
Connie Alexander of Teacher Quality Institute of Murray State University will conduct this one hour professional development session. She will help guide teachers in new ways to present material from To Kill a Mockingbird, as well as sharing valuable resources and facilitating writing activities related to the book. She will also provide teachers with details on how to engage students on an exciting writing contest about To Kill a Mockingbird. This event is open to the public. Book club leaders and teachers are encouraged. Door Prizes and refreshments will be available.

Thursday, September 17
"The Houses of Alben Barkley" with Steve Gabany, McCracken County Public Library (library meeting room, 555 Washington St., Paducah), 7 p.m., free.
This interesting discussion led by Gabany, author of the recent 2nd edition Historic Architecture of Paducah & McCracken County, will cover several homes and buildings associated with the Veep. He will trace the rich architectural history of the buildings using computer graphics. Steve Gabany and his wife Carol moved to Paducah three years ago as part of the Artist Relocation Program. They completed the renovation of the "Sebree House", 6th and Madison, which serves as an art studio and bed and breakfast. Copies of his architectural books will be available for purchase & autographing. For more information, contact Bobbie Wrinkle at (270) 442-2510 ext. 19 (toll-free: [866] 829-7532) or at bwrinkle@mclib.net.

Thursday, September 17
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.

Friday, September 18
Molly Harper Book Signing, Market Square Coffee (118 Market House Square),11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free.
Molly Harper's second book, Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men, comes out the end of August and will be available for purchase at Market Square Coffee. Molly will be available to share from, and autograph, her new book. Call (270) 444-0044 for more info.

Friday, September 18
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free. Every Friday.


Ongoing Events
September 1 through December 22
Story Time, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., free.
Join Ms. Retta, Bob Dog, and Ms. Cherri as they share with young and old alike in their special program of stories, puppets, and songs. Each program is designed for preschoolers and their caregivers. Tuesdays.

August 12, 2009 through April 2010
Story Time, Calloway County Public Library (710 Main Street, Murray, KY), various times (check times below), free (but registration required).
Story Times are NOT drop in. Spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To register a child or for more information, contact Sandy Linn, Youth Services Librarian, Monday-Wednesday, 8:00-4:30 or on Saturday, 9:00-4:30, at (270) 753-2288 or email her at sandy.linn@callowaycountylibrary.org.

Library Toddlers #1
Children age 12 months (walkers) through 36 months accompanied by an adult who assists the child with participation as well as listening and sitting skills.
Includes board books, music, and toy time.
Wednesday 9:30-10 a.m.

Library Toddlers #2
Children age 12 months (walkers) through 36 months accompanied by an adult who assists the child with participation as well as listening and sitting skills.
Includes board books, music, and toy time.
Wednesday 10:20-10:50 a.m.

Preschool Story Time
Children age 3 through 5 accompanied by an adult who assists the child with listening and sitting skills, participation and activities. Includes picture books, music, films, and craft activities.
Wednesday 11-11:45 a.m.