Events for October 5 Through October 11

Tuesday, October 6
Story Time: This Old Castle, Starring Lady Dragon, 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, October 6
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.

Wednesday, October 7
Lunch at the Library: Why We Read Mockingbird Today, McCracken County Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 12 p.m.-1 p.m., free.
Join WKCTC English Professor Emeritus Andrew Halford for a special National Endowment for the Arts program, The Big Read, edition of Lunch at the Library. Enjoy your sack lunch and thought provoking discussion of the themes and characters in To Kill A Mockingbird. Open to the public. (This event will be aired on October 13 on Channel 7 at 7 p.m.) A box lunch will be provided by a friend of the Carson Center to the first 20 participants to register by calling Mary Katz at the Carson Center, (270) 443-9932, x250.

Thursday, October 8
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, October 8
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, October 9
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free. Every Friday.

Saturday, October 10
To Kill A Mockingbird: Movie Screening, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 2 p.m., free.
Complement your reading and enjoyment of To Kill A Mockingbird with a free movie at the Library. Every Saturday during the month of October, the Library will show the 1962 version of To Kill A Mockingbird, starring Gregory Peck. Join old or new friends afterward for coffee downtown and a discussion comparing the movie with the book. Part of the National Endowment for the Arts program, The Big Read.

Saturday, October 10
West Kentucky Christian Writers' Group, Concord UMC (brick house/office behind church, 5178 Hinkleville Rd., Paducah), 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., free.
Bring something short to read or just drop in and join the discussion. Meets (generally) on the second Saturday of every month. If you have any questions, e-mail bdickerson @ comcast dot org.

Saturday, October 10
Pam Whinnery Book signing, Judeen's Art Studio & Gallery (720 Harrison St., Paducah), 5 p.m.-7 p.m., free.
Pam Whinnery will be signing her book, Favorite Recipes of Kentucky Celebrities. The book features recipes from famous celebrities with ties to Kentucky and recipes from various historical locations, tourist attractions, and unique Kentucky celebrations. Artist/gallery owner Judeen and Merri Melde (The Equestrian Vagabond), whose recipes are included in the book, will also be available for the signing. For more info., contact Judeen at (270) 444-9525.

Saturday, October 10
MHT River City Ghost Tour: Legends & Lore, Market House Theatre (132 Market House Square, Paducah), 6 p.m., aprox. $14.
Walk through historic Downtown and LowerTown and discover Paducah's haunted past in Market House Theatre's River City Ghost Tour: Legends and Lore. All ticketholders must be ages 6 and up. Tours last approximately 40 minutes and leave on the half hour starting at 6 p.m. and ending at 9 p.m. Tickets on sale beginning September 15. Call the Market House Box Office: (270) 444-6828 or go online.


Ongoing Events
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.