Monday, September 21
To Kill A Mockingbird Discussion, Market Square Coffee (118 Market House Square, Paducah), 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., free.
Join the Market Square Book Club (meets 3rd Monday of every month at 1 p.m.) for a delicious brew and a lively discussion of To Kill A Mockingbird. Copies will be distributed at the September 21 meeting and the group will reconvene on October 19 to share their insights and impressions of one of the greatest novels of our time. Part of the National Endowment for the Arts program, The Big Read.
Tuesday, September 22
Story Time: Father Time Rocks Around the Clock, 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 22
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 24
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 24
Scrabble Night, McCracken County Public Library (2nd floor Conference Room, 555 Washington St., Paducah), 7 p.m., free.
Come play Scrabble! All ages/skill levels welcome. Last Thursdays of the month.
Thursday, September 24
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! For more info., call the fabulously talented Darris Shelby, at (270) 556-0639.
Friday, September 25
Hal Holbrook: Mark Twain Tonight!, Carson Center (100 Kentucky Ave., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., $27.50 to $47.50 per person.
Hal Holbrook's one-man tour-de-force perfectly merges man and material. Given the author's rich vein of humor, Holbrook uses Twain's own words to comment with wry wit on the contemporary American scene. Currently available as part of the Carson Broadway Series Subscription package. Single tickets on sale later. When you purchase MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! tickets, you have the option of purchasing tickets for a pre-show restaurant-quality, gourmet dinner catered by Artisan Kitchen and served in the Myre River Room.
Friday, September 25
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free. Every Friday.
Saturday, September 26
Big Read Kick Off: To Kill a Mockingbird, Carson Center Lawn (100 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah), 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free.
The Carson Center and partner McCracken County Public Library are thrilled to celebrate the Big Read on the Carson Center Lawn. Join the celebration and meet Mary Badham, the actress who played Scout, opposite Gregory Peck in the 1962 movie version of To Kill A Mockingbird. Relax on the lawn as we enjoy the Southern folk/bluegrass music of Bawn in the Mash. Enjoy Dippin' Dots and receive a free copy of To Kill A Mockingbird. Hang around like Jem and Scout on a hot summer day or mosey on over to Paducah's Annual Barbecue on the River for more Southern fun. For more info., contact Mary Katz at (270) 443-9932, x250.
Saturday, September 26
Rivertown Reading Series: Novelist Squire Babcock, Yesier Art Center (200 Broadway, Paducah), 8 p.m., free.
Squire Babcock, novelist and associate professor of English at Murray State University, will be reading from his new novel The King of Gaheena. Infused with its wealth of symbolism, Babcock's novel is a compelling tale that contrasts normalcy, whatever that may be, against paradoxes revealed in nature and humanity. Call (270) 442-2453 for more info.
Ongoing Events
September 20 through September 26
TV Turn-Off Week, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah).
Monday, Sept. 21
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing, library parking lot, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., free.
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Story Time, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., free.
Wednesday, Sept. 23
Play "Magic: The Gathering," Library Conference Room, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., free. Bring your own decks or use cards provided.
Thursday, Sept. 24
Scrabble Night, Library Conference Room, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., free.
Friday, Sept. 25
Read a good book!, Library Meeting Room, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., free.
Hang out and read new 2009 titles, now available to check out and take home.
Saturday, Sept. 26
The Big Read Kick-Off Party, Carson Center lawn, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free.
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.
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